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Moravian Church, British Province

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Overview

The Moravian Church, British Province is the British expression of the historic Moravian or Unitas Fratrum tradition.

History

Moravian roots reach to the fifteenth-century Czech Reformation and were renewed in the eighteenth century, influencing the wider evangelical revival.

Beliefs and emphases

It combines Protestant faith, ecumenical openness, mission, community, and a Christ-centred devotional tradition.

Worship and practice

Worship is liturgical and congregational, with hymnody, Scripture, preaching, prayer, and sacramental life.

Organisation and life

The British Province is organised through congregations and provincial structures within the worldwide Moravian Unity.

Relationships

Broader traditions