The Moravian Church grew out of the small Herrnhut community in Germany, founded in 1722 by Protestant refugees from Bohemia and Moravia on the estate of the Pietist Count Nicholas von Zinzendorf. It sent out its first missionaries in 1732 to the West Indies and came to North America in 1742. It is noted for its traditions of music, worship, and community life. Churches (21) Education (2) History (6) Traditions (3) 1. Moravian Church Western District - Association of congregations in the Upper Midwest, plus Arizona and California. Newsletter, district church listings, events, officers. 2. The Moravian Board of World Mission - Mission work around the world since 1732. Background and links. 3. The Moravian Book Shop - The oldest continuously run bookstore in the United States, possibly in the whole world. Founded in 1745 to sell church publications, with profits going to the retirement fund for Moravian pastors. 4. The Moravian Church in Great Britain and Ireland - Details of congregations, organisations, and devotional material. 5. The Moravian Church in North America - One of the first Protestant denominations with roots going back to the 15th Century reformer John Hus, Moravians worldwide have long focused on faithful living in community, education for all, musical expression, and Christian unity. 6. The Religious Movements Page: The Moravian Church - Profile of this group's history and beliefs from an outside perspective. 7. The Unity of the Brethren in Texas - Texas churches closely affiliated with the Moravians. Includes history, details of organizations, beliefs, and activities. 8. Moravian Church Eastern District - Admistrative links, places of interest in Bethlehem, PA, traditions. 9. Moravian Church in Canada - Includes congregations in Alberta and in Toronto, also the Labrador mission. Provides background information, beliefs, and contacts. 10. Moravian Church Northern Province Home Page - Links to official information and organizations and church districts. 11. Moravian Church Southern Province Home Page - News, calendar, beliefs, resources, sermons. 12. Moravian Forum - The Moravian Church - A collection of documents, letters and articles about current issues. Includes postings, discussions and a links and a directory of churches. 13. Moravian Open Door - A 40 bed New York City homeless shelter. Includes the shelter's history, events and program details, also a list of needed donations.

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