Welcome to First Moravian Church!

Moravians are the oldest continuously practicing Protestant denomination in the world today. We welcome all to join us as we worship our Lord and Savior,  Jesus Christ.

Join us Sundays at 11:00am for worship in person or via Zoom (Meeting ID: 205-454-336) or Facebook Live (@fmcgreensboro).

Our offices are open Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm.

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Opportunities & Events: 

Fall Congregational Retreat: Friday, November 8th - Sunday, November 10th

Breaking News: Laurel Ridge continues with clean-up and repair from Hurricane Helene, but is ready to host FMC for our Fall Retreat! Contact Meredith Cohoon ASAP to make your reservation.

Join your First Moravian family on the mountain this fall for fun, fellowship, and spiritual refreshment at our annual congregational retreat! Relax on the porch, fish in the lake, enjoy a nature walk/hike, play a round of frisbee golf, or knit and chat by the fire surrounded by friends and God’s magnificent creation. Visit the cheese factory in West Jefferson. There will be ample time for fellowship over puzzles, board games, and even some special craft/activity sessions led by church members.

Higgins Lodge check-in will open at 4:00pm on Friday, November 8th, and scheduled retreat activities will begin with supper at 6:00pm. Our retreat will conclude with morning worship at Mountain Laurel Moravian Fellowship on Sunday, November 10th. For those able to attend one night (Saturday) only, special room pricing is available. An additional night’s stay can also be added. For full details and pricing, see the retreat registration brochure.

 

Candle Tea 2024: Friday, December 6th & Saturday, December 7th

Since 1962, the Candle Tea has been First Moravian's Christmas gift to the Greensboro community. Join us this December for live music in the Sanctuary, refreshments in the Tavern, Moravian craft demonstrations (star making, beeswax candle pouring, pottery throwing, and more), the Putz, and an opportunity to purchase your favorite holiday goodies––including chicken pies, lighted Advent stars, and Moravian baked goods such as sugarcake, ginger cookies, stollen, gingerbread, and apple dumplings.

Our 2024 Candle Tea will be held Friday, December 6th (2:00-8:00pm) and Saturday, December 7th (10:00am-1:00pm).

For complete information, including music schedule, visit our Candle Tea 2024 info page.

Can't make it to this year's Candle Tea? During the month of November, many items are available for pre-order in our online store. Drive-thru pick-up will be available on Sunday, December 7th (2:00-3:00pm) in our parking lot, following the Candle Tea event. Pre-orders may also be picked up from our church office the week of December 8th-12th (9:30am-12:30pm).

   

 New On Our Website: Order Sanctuary Flowers Online!

Help beautify our chancel and worship space on Sunday mornings by contributing Sanctuary flowers throughout the year. Flower arrangements are frequently placed as an offering of thanksgiving to honor and recognize family milestones (birthdays, anniversaries, accomplishments) or in memory of loved ones. Your special dedication will appear in that Sunday's bulletin.

One or two arrangements may be placed each Sunday; the cost is $38.00 per arrangement. Checks may be made out to FMC with "Sanctuary Flowers" in the memo line.

We have recently discontinued the use of our "paper & pen" flower calendar in the Narthex; however, you can now sign up to place flowers online. A permanent link has been added to the "Links" list at the bottom of this page. There, you will find full details and the sign-up form. You may also call the church office to order.

If you do not wish to take your flowers home after worship, please notify the church office on Monday so that they may be shared with our friends that are at home or in hospital.

  

 Shine a Light! Support First Moravian Ministries Through The Moravian Giving Portal

Looking for ways to help support the ministries of First Moravian Church with your financial gift? You may now use the Moravian Ministries Foundation's Giving Portal to make contributions directly to FMC and give securely online using your credit card; simply be sure to designate the FMC group or ministry to which you are contributing.

FMC Moravian Giving Portal

 

You may also mail checks to the First Moravian Church Office at:

304 South Elam Avenue, Greensboro, NC, 27403