First Moravian Church Greensboro

First Moravian Church Greensboro Sunday Services Schedule

9:45am – Sunday School
11:00am – Worship But now came our first endeavor in another major city. The congregation needed a true renewal.

In the early 1900’s the Moravian Church had established congregations in Salem and Winston and in the surrounding countryside. By 1906 a number of Moravians had moved to Greensboro to work and live, and they expressed “much interest” in having a Moravian church there. Percy Kerner of Kernersville and Henry Snyder of Home Church raised even more interest. They “walked the streets evening after even

ing” to encourage the forming of a congregation. Their efforts bore fruit, for in 1908 the Province purchased the former Grace Methodist Church on East Lee Street, and on October 5 the Greensboro Moravian Church was formally organized by Bishop Edward Rondthaler. In 1918 the congregation started a Sunday school on West Lee Street about a mile from the church on East Lee. A year later The Wachovia Moravian , the Province’s magazine, began to call the congregation the “First Moravian Church of Greensboro.” But bright prospects of growth turned dim when it was realized that the area surrounding First Moravian was “over-churched.” The congregation stagnated, then began to dwindle. Financial difficulties arose, and PEC doubted First Moravian’s future. And that’s exactly what it got under two pastors. First Donald Conrad (1929-34) re-inspired the congregation with a number of new members. Then George Higgins (1934-41) shepherded it to a new site on Elam Avenue in western Greensboro. The property was purchased in 1937, and a “hut” was built. The “hut” was supposed to be only a temporary place of worship for the congregation, but it was more than 10 years before ground was broken for the new sanctuary. Finally on April 3, 1949, First Moravian dedicated its new church. More progress followed. Six Sunday school rooms were added in 1951. A large Christian education and fellowship building was built in 1960. The sanctuary was enlarged by about 100 seats in the 1985.

04/26/2026

Fourth Sunday of Easter

04/19/2026

Third Sunday of Easter

04/12/2026

Second Sunday of Easter

Join us this Sunday, March 22, for a special hour of worship at 11:00am featuring our chancel choir and praise band!
03/17/2026

Join us this Sunday, March 22, for a special hour of worship at 11:00am featuring our chancel choir and praise band!

02/24/2026

The Board of World Mission is excited to invite up to six young adult members and/or friends of the Northern and Southern Provinces of the Moravian Church (ages 18–21) to apply for a unique international camper exchange experience in Herrnhaag, Germany, from July 30 to August 10, 2026.

This trip brings together Moravian young adults from across Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, and North America for a week of community, faith, cultural exchange, and exploration of Moravian history in one of its historic centers. Participants should be ready for an active, relationship-centered camp experience and open to cross-cultural connections.

The total participant cost is $800. Interested young adults are encouraged to review the trip details and submit an application by March 15. Learn more: https://www.moravian.org/mission/2026/02/23/germany-exchange/

Ash Wednesday (2/18) Prayer & Worship Opportunities:Our Sanctuary will be open from 7:00-9:00am, 11:00am-1:00pm, and 5:0...
02/18/2026

Ash Wednesday (2/18) Prayer & Worship Opportunities:

Our Sanctuary will be open from 7:00-9:00am, 11:00am-1:00pm, and 5:00-6:00pm for the imposition of ashes and personal prayer. At 6:30pm, a brief Ash Wednesday worship service—which will include liturgy, hymns, and the imposition of ashes—will be held in the Sanctuary.

You are also welcome to join the Prime-Timers as we visit the first Provincial “Day of Prayer” Service at Home Moravian Church on Ash Wednesday. We will meet and depart from the FMC parking lot at 9:00am, returning around 12:45pm.

02/05/2026

Great Sabbath Singers Wanted !
Under the direction of Amanda Schumpert, with Mary Louise Kapp Peeples as organist, the Great Sabbath Chorus will present a Great Sabbath Service of Music and Worship on Saturday, April 4. Chorus rehearsals begin on Sunday, February 22 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Home Moravian Church. Sunday afternoon rehearsals will continue on March 1, 8, 15, and 22 and on Friday, March 27, at 7:00 pm. Singers from all Moravian churches are encouraged to sing. Community and non-Moravian singers are also invited. The music this year will include Great Sabbath anthems and hymns. Interested singers should email Ted Leinbach at [email protected]. Great Sabbath Committee

Join us Sunday, February 1, at 11:00am for Zoom Worship as you stay safe and cozy at home! ❄️☃️ Zoom Meeting ID: 205 454...
01/31/2026

Join us Sunday, February 1, at 11:00am for Zoom Worship as you stay safe and cozy at home! ❄️☃️

Zoom Meeting ID: 205 454 336
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/205454336

01/28/2026

Our parking lot remains slick and treacherous. Wednesday evening activities (choir/praise band) are cancelled. Stay safe and warm!

Address

304 S Elam Avenue
Greensboro, NC
27403

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+13362722196

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