We all have questions when we visit a new place for the first time. Below are answers to some of the questions you might have. If you have any others, contact us.
What is a Moravian?
A Moravian is a Christian belonging to the Moravian Church. Learn more about the history and the beliefs of Moravians.
Do I have to belong to the church to attend?
Nope. Guests are absolutely welcome.
How do I become a member of the church?
That’s a conversation that you and the pastor need to have. New Members Classes are offered, which inform new members about the church’s history, beliefs, composition, and expectations of members. After the classes, those that still wish to become members are formally accepted into the church by the Board of Elders and welcomed by the congregation during a worship service.
How should I dress?
We have people coming in wearing ties and dresses, and jeans, polos, and t-shirts – and everything in between. Come as you are!
How long is a worship service?
Our worship services last about an hour.
Where is the main entrance?
Most people enter into the sanctuary for worship through the black doors (right side of the picture below). There are stairs to get up to the sanctuary from this entrance. If you are in need of an elevator, there’s an entrance just around the corner from the main entrance (not visible in picture below).
Where do I park?
We do have a small parking lot (shown in above picture). There is also plenty of street parking next to the church.
Do you have childcare?
Children are always welcome and encouraged to attend worship. Having said that, we do have two rooms downstairs with books and toys if your children need them. At this time, child care itself is not provided. (See pictures below to find where these rooms are located.)
What opportunities are there for my children at the church?
We offer a variety of children’s programs including Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, summer camp programs, fellowship events, and other exciting events.
Where are the restrooms?
If you’re in the sanctuary, head downstairs through the side door or the rear door (see picture below). If you need an elevator, use the rear door.
Once you’re downstairs, you’re almost there.
What are the worship services like?
Most services have multiple hymns and songs, responsive prayers and liturgies, a children’s message, an opportunity for everyone to share prayer concerns if they choose, a collection of an offering (sometimes a second collection is collected by the children and goes toward supporting special ministry causes), and a message from the pastor.
Different seasons call for other things to occur during worship such as lovefeasts, sacraments, guest speakers, presentations, and youth events. Worship music will vary. We have an organ and piano, an adult choir and a children’s choir, and a guitar group called The Edge Band. Learn more about our worship.
Who goes to your church? (also, how many?)
We have about 330 total members with an additional 80 attendees that come to us from around the Lehigh Valley, mostly the extended Bethlehem community and Edgeboro neighborhood. We have members in all stages of life – from children to elders. Some of our members are new to the church while others have been attending for nearly their entire life.
Can a visitor take Communion?
Yes. As a rule of thumb, if you take Communion at any other church, you can take Communion here.
How is Edgeboro involved in the community?
Learn more about how to get involved and what’s going on here by visiting our Opportunities and Community Outreach pages.
Want to know more? Contact us!