A Brief History of
Christ Moravian Church

Christ Church began in 1893 as a Sunday School serving the growing community of West Salem and was formally organized as a local congregation on October 25, 1896 with the cornerstone for Christ Moravian Church being laid July 21, 1895. The structure was consecrated July 18, 1896 and the consecration sermon was based on I Kings 8:29. Construction on the current west wing or church school building began in 1919. The Fellowship Building was completed in 1948. The church parsonage is located just across the street from the church.

Christ Moravian Church celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1996. The congregation is grateful to God for his many blessings and guidance in the past. As we go forward into a second century, the members of Christ Moravian Church look forward to greater service in his kingdom here in West Salem and in the larger community.

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The Salem Congregation, consisting now of 13 Moravian churches within the city of Winston-Salem, sponsors the annual Easter Sunrise Service in Salem; maintains "God's Acre," where member churches have burial privileges; coordinates an Anniversary Lovefeast each year in a member congregation; and schedules the Watchnight Service on New Year's Eve at the Home Moravian Church.