Moravian Brethren

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Christian_denomination
gptkbp:celebrates Christmas Eve service
Lovefeast
gptkbp:doctrine Social justice advocacy
Environmental stewardship
Ecumenism
Caring for the poor
Celebration of diversity
Peace and reconciliation
Role of the Holy Spirit
Sacramental theology
Salvation through faith
Importance of community
Advocacy for peace
Support for education
Unity of believers
Focus on spiritual growth
Encouragement of lay ministry
Scripture as authority
Promotion of music in worship
Missionary calling
Respect for creation
Commitment to global mission
Emphasis_on_personal_relationship_with_Jesus
gptkbp:founded 1457
gptkbp:founder gptkb:John_Huss
gptkbp:global_presence Worldwide
gptkbp:hasAwards Education
Music
Community
Missionary work
gptkbp:headquarters Herrnhut
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:John_Amos_Comenius
gptkb:David_Nitschmann
August Gottlieb Spangenberg
Zinzendorf
gptkbp:historical_significance First Protestant denomination to send missionaries to the Americas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Moravian Brethren
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Pietism
Evangelicalism
Methodism
gptkbp:language German
gptkbp:localGovernment Episcopal polity
gptkbp:membership Approx. 800,000
gptkbp:movement Unity of the Brethren
gptkbp:notable_artist gptkb:Jesus,_Thy_Blood_and_Righteousness
gptkbp:notable_event First Moravian settlement in America
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Winston-Salem,_North_Carolina
gptkb:Bethlehem,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:notableFigures Count_Nikolaus_Ludwig_von_Zinzendorf
gptkbp:philanthropy Yes
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Protestantism
gptkbp:sacraments Baptism
Holy Communion
gptkbp:worship_style Liturgical