West Salem Moravian Church

09/09/2026

The Board of World Mission is seeking applicants to fill the position of Director of Mission Outreach. This is a full-time, remote position with frequent travel required. Applications will be accepted by BWM Executive Director Justin Rabbach via email – [email protected]. Please include your resume, a cover letter, and a list of three references with contact information.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning October 15th, 2026.

Position Summary: The Director of Mission Outreach (DMO) serves as the Board of World Mission’s (BWM’s) point person for its global mission partnerships and is the lead staff person guiding the Moravian Church in North America’s response to human migration. This is a full-time position reporting to the executive director of the BWM and working in close coordination with BWM staff and the Provincial Elders’ Conferences (PECs) of both Northern and Southern Provinces. Mission Outreach is a core part of the work of the BWM — the intentional focus of our effort to be faithful to the Great Commission and to the scriptural mandate to welcome the stranger (Matthew 25:35). Human migration has become one of the defining humanitarian and missional realities of our time, and these global patterns are increasingly present in Moravian congregations across North America. At the same time, the worldwide Moravian Unity continues to grow, with new and emerging partnerships requiring dedicated staff capacity to nurture them well. The DMO carries both callings: leading the Church’s faithful response to human migration and accompanying the BWM’s global partners.

Learn more and find the complete job description at https://www.moravian.org/mission/2026/09/08/hiring-dmo/.

09/04/2026

Congratulations to one of our own!

Albion Medical Inc has presented its first ever medical scholarship to Olivia Rotramel. Olivia is a 2019 graduate of Edwards County High School and is in her final year of study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO studying to be an Audiologist. In her final year of training, she is participating in an externship with Easterseals Rehabilitation Center and Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Olivia’s goals include being able to use her training and expertise to serve the community that she grew up in and loves, Albion.
Olivia is married to Andrew Rotramel, a native of West Salem and a current student of Logan University studying chiropractic medicine. She is the daughter of Gayla Hallam of Albion.
Albion Medical Inc was formed in 1974 with the purpose of securing medical care in the Edwards County area.
In early 2026, the Albion Medical Inc Scholarship was established, offering financial assistance to an Edwards County home-school graduate or a graduate of the Edwards County School District who has been accepted in a medical program and in their second year or above of that program.

Colton Speir, board member awarding the check to Olivia Rotramel.

09/01/2026

Reminder that registration for Convo 2027 is OPEN and the deadline is October 1st! This event is first-come, first-served, with space for 40 participants. Additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot opens. Learn more and register here: https://www.moravian.org/mission/convo/.

When: June 27 – July 6, 2027
Where: England and Ireland
Who: Moravians aged 18-25 at the time of the Convo
Cost: $3,900 – This cost includes all flights and other travel costs, lodging and food, and tickets to group experiences.

Join us for a 10-day journey “Across the Isles” through England and Ireland visiting the British Province of the Moravian Church and following the witness of Moravian communities that have shaped our faith for nearly 300 years. From London to Leeds and the historic settlement at Fulneck, to Belfast and Sunday worship at Gracehill, we’ll explore the places where Moravian community took root and sent its witness into the world. Together, we’ll worship, learn, and build community in real time — asking what it means to be a Moravian community today: across aisles, across seas, across the centuries.

08/28/2026

In recent days, a catastrophic flash flood struck a remote, mountainous region of northern Nepal, devastating communities across the affected area. As of this writing, authorities report significant loss of life and widespread need in the area.

We are grateful to report that this event did not directly impact the Moravian community in Nepal. The main Moravian presence in the country is centered in and around Kathmandu, a considerable distance from the flood-affected region, and our Moravian contacts there have confirmed that they are safe and that no Moravian members or properties were directly affected.

While Moravians were spared the direct impact of this flooding, our Moravian contacts in Nepal have communicated that communities in the affected areas have suffered greatly. The most up-to-date information comes from ecumenical partners, who have shared that a number of churches have sustained damage, and many pastors, members, and others in these communities are reported missing or among those who have lost their lives. An ecumenical call for aid has been raised in the area to help provide food, shelter, and other essential support to grieving and displaced families.

As the situation continues to develop, the Board of World Mission is in close contact with our Moravian partners at the British Mission Board, who will be coordinating the global Moravian response to this disaster. We stand ready to collaborate as the needs become clearer. In the meantime, we ask that you hold the people of Nepal in your prayers—especially those who have lost loved ones, homes, and places of worship—during this difficult time.

Support Moravian Disaster Response
100% of donations received for our MDR Fund go directly to providing relief in times of disaster. You can support our disaster response efforts by giving online here: https://mmfa.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1251. Please designate your gift to "MDR."

Please make checks payable to Board of World Mission.
Mailing Address for U.S. Donors: Board of World Mission, 1021 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Mailing Address for Canadian Donors: Moravian Church in Canada, 51244 Range Rd 220, Sherwood Park, AB T8E 1G8. Interac e-Transfer donations may be sent to [email protected]. Include your name and address in the comments section of the transfer to receive tax receipts.

08/22/2026

08/18/2026

Parents, Warriors For Christ will start back up tomorrow morning at 7:45 in Mr.Glovers classroom.

08/15/2026

Mens Trip!!

Four guys from Southern Illinois headed down to Appalachia for a few days of riding, and what a trip it was!

We rented a cabin for three nights at Hollow Ground and spent our days riding the trails at Ride Royal Blue. We saw some absolutely beautiful country, tackled some rough terrain, saw a little wildlife, and had plenty of laughs along the way. Of course, there were also a few frustrations, because if everything goes perfectly on a trail ride, you probably aren't having enough fun! 😂

Three nights of good riding, good scenery, good friends, and plenty of memories made.

And you can't make a trip through Tennessee without stopping at Buc-ee's on the way home! 😂

Great trip with a great group of guys from the church. 🏔️🏁

08/14/2026

The Ahuas Spotlight Summer 2026 is here! Read about the Clinic's 80th anniversary celebration, needed solar updates, recent flooding in La Moskitia, and more! Click here: https://www.moravian.org/mission/2026/08/14/ahuas-spotlight-summer-2026/.

08/11/2026

Desserts are needed for the West Salem Chowder food line. Please deliver to the firestation by 9 am this Saturday in a disposable container or one clearly marked. Thank you!