The Candle Tea has been First Moravian’s Christmas gift to the Greensboro community for over 70 years. This year, we are excited to once again offer an in-person event after our pandemic pause. Our 2022 Candle Tea will take place on Friday, December 2nd, from 2:00-9:00pm.

Join us for live music in the Sanctuary, refreshments in the Tavern, Moravian craft demonstrations (star-making, beeswax candle-making, pottery, instrument-making and more), the Putz, and an opportunity to purchase your favorite holiday goodies, including chicken pies, lighted Advent stars, and Moravian baked goods.

Can’t make the Candle Tea event in December? During the month of November, our online store will offer Candle Tea goodies for pre-order. Pre-paid online orders will be available for pick-up on Saturday, December 3rd, from 1:00-3:00pm in the church parking lot.

If chicken pies remain after the Candle Tea event on December 2nd, they will be available during our pick-up window on Saturday, December 3rd, on a first-come, first-served basis and then in our online store. (Please note that we offer local pick-up only and are unable to ship.)

We hope to see you at this year's 2022 Candle Tea!

Christmas Eve Lovefeasts: Saturday, December 24th (3:00pm & 7:00pm)

Christ is born! Celebrate the birth of our Savior by joining us for one of our Christmas Eve Candlelight Lovefeast services on Saturday, December 24th. Our 3:00pm Children's Lovefeast is a favorite among families; our 7:00pm Traditional Lovefeast will mirror our former 5:30 and 8:00pm services.

Seating will be limited at both services; please plan to arrive early. Both services will be livestreamed via Zoom (ID: 205 454 336) and Facebook Live (@fmcgreensboro).

Sunday School Begins September 18th

Age-leveled Sunday School classes will begin on September 18th from 9:45-10:45am. Classes will meet as follows:

     Moravian Class (Adults): Conference Room

     Good News Class (Adults): Library

     Middle High/Senior High: Youth Room

     Elementary: Children's Church Room

Join us in OFH for coffee from 9:30-9:45am and after worship for Coffee Hour from 12:00-12:30pm.

FMC Adopts Non-Discrimination Policy

At their monthly meeting on September 11, 2022, the Joint Board reviewed the previously proposed draft resolution entitled “Statement of Nondiscrimination and Inclusion.” The draft resolution was emailed to the congregation in a separate email on September 2 and later as part of the Moravian Minutes. After considering the questions and comments received from the congregation, the Joint Board unanimously voted to adopt the "Statement of Nondiscrimination and Inclusion" without changes. The final version may be viewed here.

The Joint Board appreciates the thoughtful comments and questions that were submitted, as well as your prayerful consideration of the resolution. If you have questions about the policy or the process, please contact a member of the Joint Board or Rev. Styers.

In the face of COVID-19, First Moravian continues to incur expenses for our staffing, our campus, its utilities, and on-going ministries. Your gifts are much needed and appreciated! Many of us are blessed that we can continue our giving and we ask you to prayerfully consider continuing giving your pledges during this time. You may still mail your checks to the Church Office (304 South Elam Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403), or give securely to FMC online through the Moravian Giving Portal:

FMC Moravian Giving Portal

You may also use the Giving Portal to make other contributions to FMC using your credit card; simply make sure to designate the group or ministry to which you are contributing.