Religion briefs Nov 20, 2009
a minister in the Moravian Church of America, and has led the Minnesota council for the last 14 years. The National Council of Churches promotes ecumenical cooperation among Christians in the United States. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Marquardt Village to celebrate 40th anniversary Sunday Sep 24, 2009
On the basis of that survey the western district of the Moravian Church authorized a study on the feasibility of operating a nursing home in Watertown. The positive results of that study were quickly followed by a gift of land from Dr. Milton Ochs, son of Anna Sophia Marquardt Ochs, who had owned much of the land on which Marquardt is now located. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Virgin Islands researchers unveil slavery records Jul 17, 2009
Among the most useful pieces are interviews conducted by the Moravian church, which, upon converting Africans, recorded their place of origin, Tyson said. The collection has more than 700,000 records. (Anchorage Daily News)
Obituaries for Thursday May 14, 2009 May 14, 2009
Memorial services will be offered at 11 a.m. Friday at Berea Moravian Church north of St. Charles. Burial in the church cemetery. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Obituaries for Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Apr 1, 2009
He was baptized and confirmed at Norton Lutheran Church and later joined Our Savior s Moravian Church with his family ... The funeral service for Willis will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Our Savior s Moravian Church in Altura, with the Rev. David Sobek officiating ... Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Our Savior s Moravian Church and also one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. (Winona Daily News, MN)
An eye-opening experience in Nicaragua Apr 1, 2009
I had the opportunity to work with the Moravian church which is celebrating 160 years in Nicaragua ... The Moravian Church has several ministries that are scattered throughout Bluefields which include: A medical clinic, a small school, a comedor, and an orphanage for girls ... The Moravian Church purchased land to begin constructing a boy's orphanage down the street from the girl's orphanage. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Old Salem buys assets of Moravian shop Mar 10, 2009
Old Salem Museums & Gardens in Winston-Salem has agreed to buy the assets of the Moravian Book and Gift Shop from the Moravian Church of America, Southern Province. Old Salem plans to retain the name of the Moravian shop and will continue to operation and interpretation area regarding the modern Moravian Church, Old Salem said ... The Salem Congregation of the Moravian Church will continue to own the building. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Church will welcome new pastors on Feb. 22 Feb 18, 2009
The Rev. Hannelore Nalesnik is an ordained minister in the Moravian Church of North America, while the Rev. Tom Nalesnik is ordained in the United Church of Christ. Both the Moravian Church and the United Church of Christ are mainline Protestant denominations, sharing a number of similar customs and traditions, as well as common religious understandings of the Christian faith. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Hometown Mission Fund is busy Feb 13, 2009
Assistance is provided by the Watertown Moravian Church, Watertown Women's Fellowship, Christ United Methodist Church and the Watertown Clergy Roundtable. Peterson said St. Henry's parish has agreed to send discretionary funds to the program. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
