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…What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?  -Micah 6:8

In the 16th century, Moravians became a pilgrim people, on the move, seeking those places where its unique expressions of a simple community of faith could be practiced freely, never losing sight of their potential to once again bear fruit as a “hidden seed” for establishing God’s Kingdom. Eventually, Moravians launched themselves outward, first into Europe, then beyond, across the world as the first organized Protestant mission movement. The Moravian Church continues in that spirit.  It is our very reason for being a church. 

Our mission spirit manifests itself in many ways, both locally and on a global basis.  First Moravian is actively involved in the following efforts:

Feeding the Hungry

First Moravian has a long history of helping to meet the needs of hungry people in our community.  We sponsor and host the Fishes & Loaves food pantry, which provides emergency, supplemental food to those in need. 

Helping the Victims of AIDS

Our congregation has “adopted” a village in Tanzania called Sikonge, specifically to provide care for children who are orphaned by AIDS.  We help supply food, bedding, school uniforms, schooling and basic medical care

Opening our Doors to the Community

We strive to be good stewards of our facilities.  Several community organizations use Hahly Hall, our multi-purpose building, on a regular basis.  We host scouts, blood drives and other neighborhood groups. 

For more than a decade, we have shared our space with the Assembleia de Deus, a congregation that reaches out to the Brazilian population of Riverside and the surrounding communities with a message of hope and salvation.

To find out more about Moravian mission efforts worldwide, go to www.moravianmission.org