Union Cross Moravian Church

10/11/2026

Let us praise Him.

10/10/2026

Rev. Don Griffin. Well remembered and loved. Peace and prayers to all his family and friends.

View Rev. Donald "Don" Wayne Griffin's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

10/10/2026

Happiest wishes to our members celebrating October birthdays!

10/04/2026

Do This In Remembrance of Me -
World Communion Sunday 2026

09/27/2026

He is so faithful!

09/20/2026

He is our salvation and strength.

09/19/2026

09/16/2026

Best wishes to our members with September birthdays!

09/16/2026

In 2018, Dan Johnson, a Union Cross Moravian Church board member with a background in operations, asked a question many would rather avoid: “Where is the money actually going?” He found that the congregation’s energy costs ranked second only to staff salaries—a number that was hard to ignore.

The team explored two paths toward expense reduction. The first was minimizing energy loss through insulation and LED lighting. But these upgrades wouldn’t result in any significant savings for many years.

The second option was for Union Cross to begin generating their own power. They partnered with a company that not only installed solar panels but also maintained them, removing the burden of technical upkeep from volunteer leadership in the congregation. Within five years, the system had paid for itself, and it is projected to last up to 25 years. It now produces enough electricity that the church occasionally sells power back to the grid rather than buying it.

The initial goal was simply to balance the budget, but Union Cross didn’t anticipate what would happen once energy bills stopped draining their finances. With that pressure relieved, the congregation found themselves with room to fund capital improvements, invest in preventive maintenance, and sustain their thrift store ministry. That thrift store ministry, in turn, has been able to provide grants to the church in times of need as well as support congregational mission efforts.

Union Cross Moravian Church is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.