Friends of The Moravian Church of Downey

01/08/2024

Dear Moravian Family.

It is with a broken heart that I share the passing of Bishop Hopeton Clennon. He was surrounded by family and friends who gathered to embrace Hopeton and play some of his favorite hymns.
Hopeton was the pastor of Downey Moravian Church from 1999 to 2008. He was not just a pastor, but became like family to many of us.

We are all beyond shocked by this news, but we hold the memories we had with him close to us.

Please keep the Clennon family in your prayers. Cards of condolences may be sent to:
2455 Woodstock Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18017

02/08/2023

It is with great sadness that I share the passing of Debbie Powell. Debbie passed away Saturday, January 21 at home with family by her side. Debbie was a longtime member of Downey Moravan, having grown up in the church and remained very active until the church closed. The time and place for her service are in the photos posted here.
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to cancer research or the Cancer Society.

11/20/2022

Dear Moravian Family,

It is with a great deal of sadness that I share the passing of Jay and Laurie Anderson. They were involved in a fatal car accident yesterday in Arizona. Laurie, daughter of Larry and Madelyn DeTilla and sister to Paul and Cheryle, was raised in the Downey Moravian Church. Please remember Jay and Laurie’s families at this devastating time.

07/11/2022

Dear Moravian Family,

It is with great sadness that I share the passing of Elizabeth Wilson. She passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning at the age of 96. Elizabeth was a faithful member of the Downey congregation for many years, sharing her incredible musical talents, attending the adult Sunday School class faithfully, and tending to the "protein" table at Food Bank. She was well loved by everyone - one of our Food Bank attendees even crocheted her a cape to keep her warm while handing out food.
Elizabeth's final resting place will be Rose Hills, next to her husband Lou. This will be a private, family only occasion, with a celebration of life memorial service planned for September, time and place to be announced.

11/30/2020

https://fb.watch/240KQZ5SO4/

Hosanna!!!

04/11/2020

04/09/2020

Hi friends, I know it's already Wednesday, but here's a link for Holy Week readings and for the Easter service this Sunday.

Come back here Monday-Wednesday & Friday (April 6-8, 10, 8:00PM EDT) for online Holy Week Reading Services. At those times, click here to join live.

04/05/2020

Join in tomorrow for worship.

03/22/2020

This may be our new norm for the next few weeks and months. Thank you to the brothers and sisters who are putting this together.
https://www.moravian.org/2020/03/onlineworship2020/?fbclid=IwAR0gxI7a8Lsn0obzhCRP4NA4YlnLGpF80SsMmtLQR3mn_DyhYpCvGfcH92Y

12/31/2019

Let the light of Jesus shine on us.

12/25/2019

Morning Star, O Cheering Sight.