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LEST WE FORGET: MORAVIAN MEMORIAL DAYS

March 1 – The founding of the Unitas Fratrum at Lititz, Bohemia, 1457

March 26 – The election of the first Minister of the Unitas Fratrum, 1467

May 12 – The signing of the Brotherly Agreement which marked the Renewal of the Unitas Fratrum at Herrnhut, Saxony, 1727

June 17 – The founding of Herrnhut, 1722

July 6 – The Martyrdom of John Hus, 1415

August 13 – The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit at Herrnhut, 1727

August 17 – The Revival among the children at Herrnhut, 1727

August 21 – The departure of the first Moravian Missionaries from Herrnhut, 1732

September 16 – The experience of the Headship of Christ, 1741. This date is observed as Ministers’ Covenant Day for renewal of their covenant with God and with one another.

November 13 – The Proclamation of the Headship of Christ, 1741 (Christ as Chief Elder of the Moravian Church).

December 9 – The beginning of the Moravian Missions in Jamaica, 1754

Vision Statement

“Through the power of God, by the year 2022, we will be a most caring, vibrant and effective Church, attracting and transforming lives and communities.”

Motto

Our Lamb Has Conquered, Let Us Follow Him

Mission Statement

“The Moravian Church is called by God to actively and enthusiastically spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the effective stewardship of our human, financial and material resources.”

THIS MONTH: JUNE

01- CDC/WDC VBS Workshop
01- MMA Executive Meeting
01- Finance Committee Meeting
02- SDC & EDC Pulpit Exchange
08- Young Adult Conference
09- CDC Pulpit Exchange
10- Ministers’ Council Meeting
12-13- PEC Retreat
16-21- Crusade @ Four Paths
22- MMA Awards Banquet
28- Youth Leadership Workshop
29- M.D. Classes
29- WDC Family Fun Day & Concert
29- SD Conference @ Portmore

COMING UP: JULY

01 – CDC Executive Meeting
06 – MMA Executive Meeting
8-12 – M.D. Classes
11 – PEC Meeting
12-18 – Senior Camp
14 – MWF Fellowship Day – 77th Anniversary
18-24 – Junior Camp
20 – CDC Lay Leaders/Liturgists Training
24- 31 – Super Senior
26 – EDC Fundraiser