Bethania Moravian Church

Bethania Moravian Church Loving and serving God and God's children since 1759!

2026 Bethania Watchword:

“Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. By 1790, Bethania had 215 members.

I know my own, and my own know me.””
– John 10:14 Bethania has the distinction of being the first planned community of Wachovia. It was in the midst of the French and Indian War when Bishop August Gottlieb Spangenburg arrived in Wachovia complete with orders to begin a new community and a name for it: Bethania.

On June 12, 1759, he and others rode out to Black Walnut Bottom three miles northwest of Bethabara, and chose a site for the new town. Eight Moravian families were selected to move to the new community, and because they expressed such a love for the Moravian Church, eight families of war refugees living at the Bethabara mill were permitted to settle in Bethania, also. Before leaving Wachovia for the last time, Dr. Spangenberg formally organized the Bethania congregation on April 13,1760. In 1771, a large two-story Gemeinhaus was consecrated to replace the hastily-erected 1760 building. A large brick church was erected and consecrated in 1809 (it burned in 1942 but was rebuilt). In 1822 Bethanians began buying the land on which their houses sat (35 years before Salem began doing the same thing). A fire company was formed, a militia company was organized (before Salem), an academy was opened. Most important, for the Moravian Church as a whole, the Bethania congregation has been very active in outreach. Bethania A.M.E, Olivet, Mizpah, King, and Rural Hall all trace their heritage to the Bethania church "family" and Bethania has been especially strong in mission endeavor, with the World Mission Shop being only one token of its service. Bethania Moravian Church is located in the center of the village of Bethania northwest of Winston Salem, NC, which is the county seat for Forsyth County. It is a Protestant church called by Christ to serve Him by living and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world.

Bell tower tour!
09/04/2026

Bell tower tour!

Well, the Women's Fellowship is at it again! They are making their delicious chicken pies just for YOU! They will be sol...
09/02/2026

Well, the Women's Fellowship is at it again! They are making their delicious chicken pies just for YOU! They will be sold at the upcoming Bethania Moravian Community and Arts Festival on Saturday, September 19th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. We recommend you are here for yours at 10:00 at the latest, as these typically go in just minutes! 😲 Bring your cooler with ice, get your frozen pies, and do some shopping from the many vendors who will be present!

$15 per pie. Limit of 4 pies per person. We apologize that we are unable to accept pre-orders, or hold or reserve pies.

"Where two or more are gathered, I am in the midst of them."Come "gather" with us and meet our Lord.ALL are welcome here...
09/02/2026

"Where two or more are gathered, I am in the midst of them."

Come "gather" with us and meet our Lord.

ALL are welcome here!

Completely unrelated to anything "Bethania", but our very own Pastor Linda took these pictures of this Bull Elk as she w...
08/30/2026

Completely unrelated to anything "Bethania", but our very own Pastor Linda took these pictures of this Bull Elk as she was on a much deserved vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains! We thought you'd enjoy seeing such a beautiful creature created by our very own God, just as YOU are!

08/30/2026

Today kicks off the Music Fund Campaign at Bethania Moravian Church! We have had a gracious benefactor offer to match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500! This fund will help us to bolster the growing music program at Bethania Moravian Church in various different facets of its outreach and ministry. If you feel so led to donate, please make sure that you earmark your donation as "Music Fund". Your donation will help us in our growth and all donations will be used for the glory of God.

Below, the Bethania Moravian Choir offers a fun gospel-y number in worship to help us kick off our campaign!

Video courtesy of Sr. Kimberlee Swaim.

Looking to sell your goods? Find the perfect Christmas gift? Just peruse on a lazy Saturday afternoon? Then join us for ...
08/29/2026

Looking to sell your goods? Find the perfect Christmas gift? Just peruse on a lazy Saturday afternoon? Then join us for the 2nd annual Art and Community Festival at Bethania Moravian Church!

If you'd like to rent a spot, please contact us at [email protected].

Note: Please do not respond to any spam messages on this post or any post pertaining to "space/booth rentals" at Bethania Moravian Church. If the comment is not made directly from the church, it is spam and should not be engaged. Thank you!

Join us for fellowship and FUN!!! All Are welcome!
08/29/2026

Join us for fellowship and FUN!!! All Are welcome!

Hear ye! Hear ye! Read all about it! The September 2026 issue of the Bethania Gazette is hot off the press!
08/27/2026

Hear ye! Hear ye! Read all about it! The September 2026 issue of the Bethania Gazette is hot off the press!

Join us this Sunday as we praise God through the psalms, through music, and through thr liturgy. There will be a special...
08/26/2026

Join us this Sunday as we praise God through the psalms, through music, and through thr liturgy. There will be a special announcement, as well!

ALL are welcome here!

The Cruise In was a success even with the iffy weather!
08/22/2026

The Cruise In was a success even with the iffy weather!

Address

5545 Main Street (Mailing Address: PO Box 170 )
Bethania, NC
27010

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+13369221284

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