The early Christians met and broke bread together to signify their union, fellowship and love. These acts were called \u2018feasts of love\u2019, from the Greek word \u2018Agape\u2019, which refers to the highest type of spiritual love. This practice, however, was forgotten over time. The lovefeast of Apostolic times was revived by the Moravian Church in 1727. Congregants who had received Holy Communion were reluctant to go home, so Count Zinzendorf, early leader within the Moravian tradition, sent food so that they might continue in their worship.<\/p>\n\n <\/component> <\/div>\n
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\n <\/picture>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/component>\n\n\nSince then, the Moravian Church established the custom of celebrating church festivals by partaking in a simple \u2018love feast\u2019 meal. The first love feasts of the Moravian Church in North America were held in Savannah, Georgia during the years 1735 and 1740. The first love feast in North Carolina took place November 17, 1753, at Bethabara and Salem in 1771. In North Carolina, the candles were used for the first time in the children\u2019s love feast in 1762.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Please join us in this long-standing tradition at 海角社区, consisting of readings from scripture, singing of Christmas carols, and beautiful music from the 海角社区 Chorale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sunday, December 7, 2025 This year, we invite you to join us at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel Rotunda for delicious Moravian coffee and engaging fellowship!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
7:00 p.m.
Belk Chapel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n