What are some unique Moravian customs and practices?
Holy Communion – While Moravians share open Communion with all Christians who believe that Christ is somehow present in the sacrament, our practice of it is slightly different than many other Christian churches. Our understanding of exactly what occurs within The Lord’s Supper is defined not by Church interpretation or decree, but simply by Jesus’ words. In addition, the distribution of the bread and cup is by the pastor (or elders) bringing the elements to the people in the pews; then we all eat or drink together as a family of equal believers. Lovefeast – Lovefeast is a community celebration of unity and fellowship marked by food and drink within worship. It serves as a reminder of our history: 1) the mealtime fellowship of the early believers in Acts 2:46, 2) the Aug 13, 1727 revival of the Moravian Church by the Holy Spirit in which personal and doctrinal disputes were set aside for fellowship, and 3) our modern day emphasis on living the Gospel through fellowship. Moravian Daily T
