Today's photo is of the First Moravian Church of Greensboro, located at 304 South Elam Avenue. The photo was taken at the intersection of Elam and Sylvan Road. It looks so serene against the backdrop of the sky at dusk. Efforts to start a Moravian church in Greensboro date back to the early 20th century with meetings on East Lee Street (now Gate City Boulevard). However, the above land on Elam was purchased in 1937 and a temporary "hut" was built and used until 1949, when the above building was built and dedicated on April 3rd.* Read the words below, copied from their website, about what all the church offers to the community. This is quite an impressive list for a relatively small congregation.
"Although First Moravian Church is relatively small in size, our congregation is home to two adult choirs, children's ensembles, handbells, a brass band, a contemporary praise and worship band, and other musical groups. Our local outreach ministries include preparing and serving meals for the Greensboro Urban Ministry Night Shelter, delivering Mobile Meals, food collection for One Step Further Food Bank, supporting families at Pathways Center (transitional housing), sponsoring relocated refugees through NC African Services Coalition, and partnering with Mustard Seed Community Health Clinic. We provide meeting space for Narcotics Anonymous and Oxford House, and send work teams and monetary support to provide relief during national disasters. Additionally, we participate in the greater outreach and mission activities of the Moravian Church, Southern Province."**
For a long time after taking this photo on Friday, we sat in the car just admiring this view. It could have only been more perfect had one of their choirs been singing "Silent Night." As we approach the longest night of the year this Tuesday, it is helpful to embrace the darkest and find the beauty therein.
Lovely at night.
Posted by: William Kendall | Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 04:55 PM