Friedland Moravian Church
250th Anniversary
1775 – 2025
Pastor John Writes:
Friedland is very blessed to have our 250th anniversary right around the corner. We have multiple activities planned throughout this year in celebration of this wonderful event. Please join us as you are able for the following activities to help us celebrate.
Sunday, April 6 – Laurel Ridge Sunday
Wear your Laurel Ridge shirts! This worship service will include camp songs and focus on the ongoing ministry of Laurel Ridge, our Moravian camp, conference, and retreat center. Join us at 10:00 am in the fellowship hall as we welcome Tres Fordham, Laurel Ridge Director, to speak about what’s new on the mountain!
Sunday, April 27 – The Rev. Matthew Allen, guest speaker
We will open the Friedland time capsule! Following worship, the CE Committee will host a spaghetti lunch fundraiser for our youth attending Convo this summer, and items from the time capsule will be on display in the fellowship hall. The items will be transferred to the Friedland Archives and displayed there.
Sunday, May 4 – 250th Anniversary Lovefeast & Picnic
The Rev. Steve Craver, guest speaker
Everyone will receive a special Friedland 250th Anniversary mug, and we will sing a new hymn commissioned for this service. All are invited to a picnic after worship.
Sunday, May 11 – The Rev. Angélica Regalado-Cieza, guest speaker
Sunday, May 18 – The Rev. Wally Yarbrough, guest speaker
We look forward to these and more activities as the year progresses to make our 250th anniversary a very special occasion for our members and visitors.
In Christ,
The Rev. John G. Rights
