We are excited to welcome two new members to MMFA’s Grant Advisory Committee: David Whittle and Jane Gehler. David Whittle David Whittle is a member of Faith Moravian Church in Washington D.C. During his twenty plus years there, he has served on the Board of Trustees and is currently the Financial Comptroller, as well as…
By Gray Styers Last year, First Moravian Church on South Elam Avenue in Greensboro received a grant from the Moravian Ministries Foundation in America to establish a community garden to address food insecurity. This week, after numerous challenges, The Rev. Barbara Styers delivered the first fruits from the new garden to the food pantry at…
Debt forgiveness is one of the oldest requirements of God’s people (see Deuteronomy 15:1-2). And if you have contributed to the Moravian Healing & Health Field of Interest Fund, you have honored and participated in this act of mercy. In 2022 Trinity Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, NC received a grant for $2,500 from this Healing…
If you’re serving on the Joint Board of a Moravian congregation, or are a past, present, or future Trustee, Tools for Trustees is for you! This one-hour online class is an introduction to the resources available to congregations through the Moravian Ministries Foundation in America. You’ll learn how our tools can: Develop and support stewardship…
For over forty years Sunnyside Ministry’s food pantry has been living Matthew 25:35. “For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat.” The pantry is a source of food security for many in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC. It’s open five days a week and often provides food to as many as…
We are excited to welcome two new members to MMFA’s Grant Advisory Committee: Caroline Averitt and Pam Streich. Caroline Averitt Caroline is a North Carolina native, nonprofit champion, and lifelong Moravian. After attending UNC Chapel Hill, Caroline began graduate studies in Nonprofit Management at UNC Greensboro. She joined Americorps VISTA with placements at the Boys…
As Rev. Greg and Amy Behrend reflect on You Belong’s first year of ministry, they see God at work, “weaving together a beautiful tapestry in this developing faith family.” You Belong’s Wonderfully Made program continues to be at the center of that work. The growing group has now welcomed 62 people to all kinds of…
For almost 15 years On Wings Like a Dove has been providing tools and resources to encourage families, prodigals, and those in prison to walk in the light. Through mentoring, Bible study correspondence courses, and more, On Wings Like a Dove works to transform lives through the grace we all receive as followers of our…
“Do not remember the former thing, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” Isaiah 43:18-19 Let’s get right to it. Change can be hard and trying something new can be scary. Especially for the church. But 2022 further accelerated…
As fall rapidly approaches, many communities of faith are making plans for “a stewardship campaign” (CRINGE!). If you’re one of them, here are four important areas to consider before you go any further: Current trends Be aware of inflation’s impact on everyone. If the current rate holds, giving will need to increase by 9% for…