Calvary Moravian Church

Calvary Moravian Church Calvary Moravian Church is a congregation of the Moravian Church in America, South. A handsome brick chapel was constructed, and dedicated on December 10, 1889.

“West” Winston was mostly wooded but growing fast in the 1880’s, and a number of Moravians were settling there. But they soon found that Salem’s Home Church was too far away to attend services regularly. The need for a new church was there, and Calvary was begun to fill that need, thus becoming the first Moravian church in Winston. Less than four years later, on April 20, 1893, Calvary was formall

y organized as a branch of Salem Congregation in the Southern Province. A parsonage was constructed the next year. Calvary’s chapel was quite large, comparable in size to some of the churches of other denominations in Winston and able to seat 350. But soon it wasn’t large enough for fast growing Calvary. Construction began in 1923 on a magnificent structure with a distinctly Moravian design, crowned with a tower to house Winston’s former town clock. On January 25, 1931, the last Sunday of his life, Bishop Edward Rondthaler presided at the dedication of Calvary’s fine new church building. It still serves today as Calvary’s place of worship. Construction of the church came early in the pastorate of Edmund Schwarze, who served Calvary for 34 years, from 1916 to 1950. Shortly after Schwarze’s arrival, Calvary members helped him purchase a “machine,” a new Dodge automobile, to help his visitations to the large
and scattered membership. Mission work was supported with the adoption in 1919 of Kenneth G. Hamilton as Calvary’s “missionary pastor” to Nicaragua. In the early 1920’s Calvary assisted in the beginning of another suburban Moravian church — Ardmore. After Bishop Schwarze’s retirement, Calvary continued its progress. A new parsonage was acquired in 1958, and in 1962 a large addition was built to the Christian education building. In 1977 Calvary made history when Carol Foltz was installed as associate pastor, becoming the first woman ordained into the ministry in the Southern Province. Calvary’s 100th anniversary was celebrated with a year of services, culminating in November 1993 with the burial of a time capsule to be opened in another century. Moravian Archives, 2002

06/04/2026

We are very excited about the line-up of summer concerts for Sounds of the Summer 2026 AND for a week of thrilling POE Concerts, also free and open to the public. Check out our poster with the full line-up!

This summer, we’re pausing nursery care on Sunday mornings due to summer travel schedules and typically lower nursery pa...
06/03/2026

This summer, we’re pausing nursery care on Sunday mornings due to summer travel schedules and typically lower nursery participation during this season. This decision was made after conversations with church leadership and the Christian Education Committee.

We’re so grateful for everyone who helps support nursery care throughout the year, and we look forward to resuming nursery care for our youngest members in the fall. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Kayla Stewart.

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the wil...
06/02/2026

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2)

The 2026 Synod of the Moravian Church Southern Province begins tomorrow, June 3, 2026 with Opening Worship at 1:15 PM. Please pray for our delegates and staff members attending! Opening Worship will be live streamed (https://www.facebook.com/MoravianCCD/live_videos) and local folks are welcome to join in praise and prayer with all the delegates as the Synod begins.

Synod is the highest governing body of the province and discerns vision and direction for the next four years. Synod Delegates from congregations and agencies will gather, inspired by Romans 12 and the invitation towards transformation and renewal. Delegates have been preparing through prayer, discussion and the reviewing of reports and proposals submitted for consideration.

This Sunday, June 7th, at 9:45 AM, we will have our monthly time of coffee & fellowship in the Parlor. Please join us!
06/01/2026

This Sunday, June 7th, at 9:45 AM, we will have our monthly time of coffee & fellowship in the Parlor. Please join us!

The watchword for the week
05/31/2026

The watchword for the week

05/30/2026
05/28/2026
Last Sunday's sermon is now available to listen to on our Pulpit Podcast at the link below!thepulpit.simplecast.com/epis...
05/26/2026

Last Sunday's sermon is now available to listen to on our Pulpit Podcast at the link below!
thepulpit.simplecast.com/episodes/may-24th-2026-being-moved

Save the Date!Sisters, mark Saturday, September 19th in your calendar. You are invited to attend a special day just for-...
05/26/2026

Save the Date!

Sisters, mark Saturday, September 19th in your calendar. You are invited to attend a special day just for-you! We will discuss ways to anchor to community, church and even ourselves. Enjoy a fantastic lunch (vegetarian, and gluten-free options will be provided), engage in a speaker lead discussion and small group conversation, and participate in a service project benefiting those most vulnerable in our community. Last year’s event proved to be so beneficial for all involved. Please join us and not only may you leave more anchored to God, you will feel more anchored to your sisters in Christ. More information & registration will be provided this summer. Want to invite another special woman in your life? Please do! Fellows, want to help? There will be opportunities. Thank you!

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600 Holly Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC
27101

Telephone

+13367223703

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