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SEPTEMBER NEWS

Salem Congregation is still working on updating information on the Salem Moravian Graveyard Page, by entering more data in an ongoing project to make the current records as complete as possible. Please be aware that information may periodically be updated.

CHECK OUT OUR FACELIFT!!!

Cedar Avenue, which runs along the west side of the Salem Moravian Graveyard, has a new look. The avenue is lined on each side with beautiful cedar trees (thus the name) that were planted in 1989. These trees have been allowed to grow naturally and have come to the point of needing some grooming. The Central Board of Trustees of Salem Congregation decided it was time for a trim and contracted with Tommy's Tree and Stump Removal to work their magic. The lower limbs, from the ground up to about eight feet, have been removed. Upper branches that were hovering over the avenue were trimmed back to give the area a clean, finished look. The area is now much more open and inviting to visitors and those out for their morning walk. View our picture above!

FOR SALE: Salem Congregation has one property for sale, the former Immanuel Moravian Church Building at 2009 Peachtree Street, Winston Salem, 27127. If interested, please contact Michael Gwyn at Meridian Realty 336-722-1986.

SALEM CONGREGATION APPROVES MEMBERSHIP OF HISTORICALLY BLACK CONGREGATION

On April 22, 2010, the Central Board of the Salem Congregation unanimously approved a proposal to admit St. Philips Moravian Church, 3002 Bon Air Avenue, Winston-Salem, to membership in Salem Congregation. It was felt that extending member status was an opportunity for restorative justice, reconciliation and healing. The St. Philips members have a history of joint mission projects with Salem Congregation churches and there are many positive relationships due to the mission endeavors.

St. Philips was originally formed as a mission congregation in 1822, first in a log building and then in a brick worship house on Church Street that is still owned by Salem Congregation. The log building has been reconstructed and is part of the Old Salem tour. The grounds of the old St. Philips still contain the burial grounds of deceased members. St. Philips' members worshiped in the brick church as children. The recent renovations and programs by Old Salem, Inc. have renewed the congregation's profound ties to their history. The congregation now meets at the Historic Brick Church on 5th Sundays and anniversaries.