Moravian Church in South Africa
GPTKB entity
Properties (121)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Christian_denomination
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| gptkbp:affiliatedWith |
gptkb:Moravian_Mission_Society
gptkb:Moravian_Women’s_Association Moravian Men’s Brotherhood Moravian_Youth |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Moravian_Church
|
| gptkbp:artwork |
Religious art
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
Christmas
Easter Moravian Day |
| gptkbp:charityWork |
Community development
Education initiatives Health initiatives |
| gptkbp:community |
Diverse congregations
|
| gptkbp:community_outreach |
Evangelism
Missionary work |
| gptkbp:community_service |
Counseling services
Disability support services Advocacy for social justice Crisis intervention services Disaster relief efforts Educational programs Family support services Job training programs Environmental initiatives Cultural exchange programs Cultural preservation initiatives Community development programs Support for local farmers Legal aid services Health care initiatives Community health education Community gardening projects Community clean-up initiatives Support for the elderly Support for the homeless Mental health awareness campaigns Support for local artisans Community safety programs Women empowerment programs Youth mentorship programs Promotion of local businesses Sports and recreation activities Substance abuse programs Support for refugees and migrants Support for victims of domestic violence Promotion of healthy lifestyles Social outreach programs Support for single parents Interfaith dialogue initiatives Support for orphans and vulnerable children Support for youth leadership development Food security projects Promotion of peace and reconciliation. Crisis counseling hotlines Health screenings and check-ups |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Art and crafts
Festivals and celebrations Music and hymns |
| gptkbp:denomination |
Protestant
|
| gptkbp:doctrine |
gptkb:Christianity
Evangelical Unity in Christ |
| gptkbp:education |
Theological training
Moravian_Schools |
| gptkbp:festivals |
Moravian Day
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1732
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:John_Amos_Comenius
|
| gptkbp:governance |
Synod
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Cape_Town
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First Protestant church in South Africa
First Protestant mission in South Africa |
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
Disaster relief efforts
Advocacy for human rights Environmental stewardship Community health initiatives Cultural exchanges Support for refugees Crisis response initiatives Cultural preservation efforts Support for local artists Establishment of schools International partnerships Ecumenical relations Advancement of women's rights Youth empowerment programs Support for the elderly Promotion of literacy programs Promotion of peace and reconciliation Interfaith dialogue initiatives Involvement in the anti-apartheid movement Growth in membership Promotion of health awareness Response to social issues Involvement in anti-apartheid movement Establishment of congregations Establishment of the first mission station First mission station Formation of the South African Province Formation of the church structure |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Moravian Church in South Africa
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Cultural heritage
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
Bishop
Bishops and elders |
| gptkbp:membership |
Approximately 30,000
approximately 10,000 |
| gptkbp:mission |
Evangelism
|
| gptkbp:notableFigures |
gptkb:Bishop_J._H._M._van_der_Merwe
gptkb:John_Amos_Comenius Count_Nikolaus_Ludwig_von_Zinzendorf |
| gptkbp:partnerships |
Local communities
|
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
Yes
|
| gptkbp:region |
Africa
|
| gptkbp:sacraments |
Baptism
Holy Communion |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
Congregational singing
|
| gptkbp:traditions |
Liturgical worship
|
| gptkbp:worship_style |
Liturgical
Sunday services |
| gptkbp:youth_development |
Youth ministry
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