Moravians and
Home Moravian Church

Home Moravian Church was established in 1771.  While it is located in the historical district, it is an active congregation, with members engaged in learning, fellowship and worship here in Salem and involved in outreach programs throughout the community.  The Moravian Church is a Protestant church that has been in existence for over 550 years, with roots in the Czech Republic and Germany. Moravians first came to North Carolina from Pennsylvania and established the village of Salem in 1766.  We are distinguished from other denominations by some of our customs, such as the lovefeast service and the Easter Sunrise service.

If you are interested in learning more about Moravians, please explore the websites of Home Moravian Church or The Moravian Church in North America. You are also welcome to join us during our weekly Sunday morning worship service held at 10:00 a.m.

The lovefeast is a service in which a common meal is shared by the congregation to commemorate a special occasion. Near the end of the Christmas lovefeast service each worshiper is given a lighted beeswax candle which is held high as the final hymn is sung to remind us that Jesus is the Light of the world.