Friedland Moravian Church

Friedland Moravian Church Pastor: Rev. John G Rights If it hadn’t been for bad weather and a bad business deal, Friedland would not exist. They determined to move — but where?

In the 1740’s and 50’s a number of Germans came to the New World and settled in Broadbay in what is now the state of Maine. But the New England climate was too harsh for some of them, and questions arose over ownership of the land. It so happened that their pastor was George Soelle, a Moravian minister, and he knew that his church had recently bought Wachovia, consisting of 100,000 acres of land

in North Carolina. So the families set sail, and enduring shipwreck, seasickness, and fever, they arrived in Wachovia in two waves in November 1769 and autumn 1770. This time the Broadbayers found a place where they could stay. The Moravian Church set aside about 2,000 acres of land for them, and each family took up 200 acres, with 30 acres in the middle reserved for the church. The settlement was organized into a society of the Moravian Church on July 21, 1771, and the name Friedland (Land of Peace) was given to it. Work on a meeting house went slowly, but on February 18, 1775, the society welcomed Tycho Nissen as its first pastor and the building was consecrated with a lovefeast. Friedland was formally organized as a congregation of the Moravian Church on September 3, 1780. Through shifting currents of Methodism, rising tides of Baptists, loss from migration westward, frequent inability to support their pastor, and sometimes Provincial neglect, the Friedland congregation has quietly progressed. The first meeting house served Friedland for almost three-quarters of a century, until it was removed to make way for the second church, which was consecrated on October 31, 1847. The second church served Friedland for more than a century, and when the new brick sanctuary was opened for worship on December 21, 1952, the service began in the old building and progressed into the new. The new church was dedicated on December 18, 1953. Now once again Friedland is building, starting with a new drive-up entrance and elevator, then classrooms and kitchen, and in the long-range plans a large family life center to add to its complex of sanctuary, Sunday school rooms, and fellowship hall.

Here is the link to our August 30 worship service:
08/30/2026

Here is the link to our August 30 worship service:

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08/29/2026

Here is the online bulletin with the order of worship for our service for Sunday, August 30, at 11:00 am:
https://tinyurl.com/FMC-8-30-26

If you would like to send in your offering online, you can do so at the following link:
https://mmfa.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1290

We continue to livestream our worship services on YouTube.

When the service starts at 11:00 am you will be able to access it at the following link by finding the video with the current date of broadcast:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAbCI0FuElXZxm5PrkdzeQ

If you are unable to watch the service live at 11:00 am you will be able to watch all services after they have aired live at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAbCI0FuElXZxm5PrkdzeQ/videos

We will continue to livestream our services on YouTube while also sharing a link to these services on our page.

See you Sunday!

08/29/2026
Here is the link to our August 23 worship service:
08/24/2026

Here is the link to our August 23 worship service:

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Friedland will have a church-wide picnic on Saturday, August 29, from 4:00-7:00 pm. Hot dogs, fixings, and drinks will b...
08/22/2026

Friedland will have a church-wide picnic on Saturday, August 29, from 4:00-7:00 pm. Hot dogs, fixings, and drinks will be provided. Everyone is asked to bring a dessert or a side dish to share. We will have a bounce house, bingo, co****le, and much more! Make plans to join us for a time of fun and fellowship!

08/22/2026

This Sunday's service will be on the front lawn, weather permitting, so plan to dress comfortably. Chairs will be provided, but feel free to bring your own lawn chair. We will record the service and upload it to YouTube and Facebook afterwards. We will return to YouTube livestreaming next week.

Here is the online bulletin with the order of worship for our service for Sunday, August 23, at 11:00 am:
https://tinyurl.com/FMC-8-23-26

The insert with the hymns, scriptures, and responsive reading is here:
https://tinyurl.com/FMC-8-23-26-insert

If you would like to send in your offering online, you can do so at the following link: https://mmfa.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1290

See you Sunday!

Friedland will have an outdoor worship service on Sunday, August 23, weather permitting. Chairs will be provided, but fe...
08/21/2026

Friedland will have an outdoor worship service on Sunday, August 23, weather permitting. Chairs will be provided, but feel free to bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Come on out!

The Friedland Moravian Childcare Center is now enrolling for the 2026-27 school year! Call 336-788-8433 to enroll or if ...
08/17/2026

The Friedland Moravian Childcare Center is now enrolling for the 2026-27 school year! Call 336-788-8433 to enroll or if you have any questions.

Here is the link to our August 16 worship service:
08/17/2026

Here is the link to our August 16 worship service:

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Address

2750 Friedland Church Road
Winston-Salem, NC
27107

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 9:45am - 12:30pm

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+13367882652

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