Reaching out to our Community
Our Outreach and Evangelism Committee sponsors many ways to share the spiritual experience of Central Church with others in our community. Through open house events, participation in the greater Moravian community's Moravian Days, beeswax candle distribution to designated outreach neighborhoods, continued promotion of concerts, special worship service and Vangie Sweitzer's book "Christmas in Bethlehem: A Moravian Heritage;" and other projects, this committee welcomes you to help us spread the word about Central Church. Contact George Hall through the church office for more information on the Outreach and Evangelism committee.
Below are two books written by Vangie Sweitzer about the Moravian Christmas in Bethlehem and the Moravian Bethlehem Trombone Choir. For more information and to purchase your copy please call the church office at 610-866-5661.
We also encourage our members, friends and visitors to take advantage of the many opportunities that the great city of Bethlehem offers.
If you are interested in history, fascinating lectures and presentations, world-class entertainment and shopping, and many others opportunities for the entire family, below is just the beginning to what you can discover in downtown historic Bethlehem, just a short walk from Central Church.
Check out http://bethlehem.info/ for information about the city of Bethlehem. Also be sure to visit our wonderful local partnerships below:
MORAVIAN CHURCH ARCHIVES
The Archives for the Northern Province of the Moravian Church is just up the street from Central! Over 1,000,000 pages written in 18th century German script, large amounts of English-language documents, over 20,000 printed volumes and thousands of pamphlets, paintings, prints, maps, and photographs as well as selected personal papers are contained in the archives. In addition many historical and Moravian paintings are on display.
Moravian Seminary and Moravian College
Our Moravian Church's seminary and Moravian College is also located just up the street from Central. The Seminary offers several theological and counseling degrees, as well as many opportunities for auditors and other lectures. Consult the continuing education link of the Moravian Seminary's website for more information on many interesting lectures and presentations.
MORAVIAN ACADEMY
We have been proud to share a campus with Moravian Academy since 1742. Our sanctuary, Old Chapel and Christian Education building provide places of learning and worship for the students at the Moravian Academy Lower School (Kindergarten -- 6th grade).
Moravian Village
A continuing care retirement facility just east of Central's campus, we have on-going relationship with many residents and staff. Central runs the gift shop at Moravian Village, Sadie's Boutique, where visitors and residents can find Moravian stars, candles, jewelry, snacks and magazines, and unique gifts.
Hours: 1-4 pm., Mon- Sat., (Thurs also open 6-8 p.m.), Sunday 2 - 4 p.m.
ARTSQUEST
ArtsQuest is a non-profit organization in Bethlehem dedicated to celebrating the arts and culture in our area. They are responsible for several large events in our area, notably Musikfest and Christkindlmarkt. We are proud to partner with them for Musikfest concerts in the Old Chapel and church sanctuary as well as work with them for tours of our putz.