Moravian Church Settlements - Bethlehem

02/25/2026

💎 Upcoming Event! 💎
The 1792 Lehigh Bridge as a Turning Point in Bethlehem’s History
Lecture by Dr. Kate Carté / March 24, 2026 / 12pm / online

Register here --> https://tinyurl.com/bddtumfc

In late 18th century Bethlehem, leading citizens were divided over a bridge project proposed over the Lehigh River. The project, completed in 1792, was seen by some as a harbinger of further decline for the troubled town while others saw it as an opportunity to increase connections and commerce. These struggles provide a window into this unique moment in Bethlehem’s history, poised between Moravian enclave and economic engine.

02/25/2026

Happy 275th Anniversary to Central Moravian Church's 1751 Old Chapel ... part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Looking forward to honoring this special and sacred space with you this evening and beyond.

Does this look like the front wall of the Old Chapel? Learn more about the history and evolution of 275 years of worship space and more in today's Mid-Week Lenten Program at Central - Feb. 25. We share together in a meal of fellowship at 6 p.m. in the CE building (40 W. Church St) and then at 7 p.m - enjoy a short worship and devotional time followed by the begining of a focus on the 275th Anniversary of the Old Chapel. At Central, our history informs our present and future worship and ministry to the greater community - and we invite you to a living heritage of Moravian faith today! Zoom with us at 7 p.m. here.: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84564287979

02/05/2026

Main Street Bethlehem and the Second Single Brethren's House, then and now. In 1815, the Brethren's House was renovated and became the Moravian Seminary for Young Ladies.

Aerial photos by Ryan Humm for Moravian University

Learn more about our UNESCO World Heritage site at https://moravianchurchsettlements.org

01/28/2026

DISCOVER THE STORY OF MORAVIAN WOMEN IN AMERICA

PBS39 presents Moravian Women In Early America — a compelling journey through three centuries of faith, leadership, and resilience.

From the church's founding in 1722 to the settlement of Bethlehem in 1741, through the American Revolution and into today, Moravian women have shaped history in extraordinary ways.

This powerful documentary reveals their unique roles, contributions, and enduring legacy in one of America's most historic communities.

Featuring narration by:
• Rev. Janel Rice, Senior Pastor, Central Moravian Church

With interviews from:
• Dr. Katie Faull, Bethlehem World Heritage Site Manager
• Dr. Scott Gordon, Lehigh University
• Susan Ellis, Executive Director, Moravian Historical Society

Experience the remarkable heritage that still stands proudly in Bethlehem's UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/xE78KiKsNwA?si=xXBfoAp2VSZlcfkr

"Moravian Women In Early America" tells the story of women’s unique roles in the Moravian Church from its founding in 1722, through its settlement of Bethleh...