Give Thanks for 2nd Sunday Cinema

The Thanksgiving edition of 2nd Sunday Cinema will center on food, family, love, and cultural challenges when we view the 2014 film The 100 Foot Journey. Journey over to Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church to view this charming film and let it inspire the faith conversation afterwards. The discussion is always warm and kind. Please join us! We will gather at 6:00 p.m. this coming Sunday, Nobember 12. Please use the lower parking lot and the door to Fellowship Hall. 

Looking for a Garage Sale This Weekend?

Friday, June 23

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 24

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cash Lunch Stand

both days!

Schoenbrunn Community

Moravian Church

2200 E. High Avenue

New Philadelphia

Strawberry Festival

Folks at Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church have an excellent reputation for serving up the classic flavors of summer at their Annual Strawberry Festival! Don't miss out on the wonders of sun-ripened, hand-picked berries dished up with shortcake, ice cream and plenty of other fixings.Sandwiches and other savory fare will be available, too. All of this can be yours for the cost of your generous donation.

Strawberry Festival

Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church

2200 E. High Avenue in New Philadelphia

Saturday, June 10

4-7 p.m.

2nd Sunday Cinema Moves to 3rd Sunday

During May ONLY, 2nd Sunday Cinema will move to the 3rd Sunday of the month to avoid infringing on Mother's Day celebrations.

Come on Sunday, May 21 from 6-9 p.m. to watch an inspiring movie and then stay a bit longer to talk about it from a faith perspective. We meet at Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church, 2200 E. High Avenue in New Philadelphia.
Please use the lower parking lot and the Fellowship Hall entrance.

While licensing regulations prevent us from publishing the name of the movie, you'll recognize this recent Academy Award nominee as...

... the incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)-brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

                                                                                                                                                                              ~Rotten Tomatoes

Adults and older teens are welcomed to participate. Bring friends! The movie is rated PG for thematic elements and some language. 

2nd Sunday Cinema is among the many Shared Ministry projects offered through the Moravian Churches in Tuscarawas County and supported by the Ohio Moravian Ministries Commission (OMMC).

Family Movie Night TONIGHT!

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Family Movie Night
TONIGHT!

Everyone is welcomed to gather at

Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church,
2200 E. High Avenue in New Philadelphia,
from 7-9 p.m.

We'll watch a family-friendly film, eat popcorn, sip root beer floats,

and have LOTS OF FUN!

You don't have to have children with you to attend. With or without, all are invited!

Folding chairs will be available, but feel free to bring your own camp chairs, quilts, pillows, or whatever else will help you to get comfy!

There is no cost to this event which is being hosted by Forever Family, 

part of the Ohio Moravian Ministries Commission.

  

2nd Sunday Cinema: Special Edition

Tomorrow will bring us to the 2nd Sunday of April and the monthly gathering known as 2nd Sunday Cinema where we come together to watch and discuss movies from a faith perspective. Tomorrow will also be Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. To accommodate all the significant observances that will be taking place in our congregations, 2nd Sunday Cinema will meet at a special time   --2:00 p.m. 

Join us for the screening of a film that reminds us of the impact of Jesus' death and resurrection. Told through the fictionalized perspective of Clavius, a Roman soldier and his aide, Lucius, the two are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.* It is an intriguing approach to the Easter Story. (Warning: There are violent scenes in the film. It is rated PG-13.)

2nd Sunday Cinema takes place at Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church, 2200 E. High Avenue in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Please use the parking lot behind the building and enter through the door to Fellowship Hall. Part of the Shared Ministry effort of the Moravian Churches in Tuscarawas County, this event is open to any older teens and adults who would like to participate.

*Licensing rules prevent us from publicizing the name of the movie on this page.

Spring Craft Show

Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church will host a

Spring Craft Show on Saturday, 

April 1, 

from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. 

Easter and Mother's Day items will be especially featured. Food will be available for purchase, and door prizes will be awarded.

Second Sunday Cinema

The second Sunday of the month is coming around again! Join us for an uplifting movie followed by a spiritual conversation when we gather for 2nd Sunday Cinema on March 12 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
We'll be showing and discussing*...

a charming film from 2006...








which reminds us that when we discover our unique gifts and talents...

we have the potential to thrive.

All of our 2nd Sunday Cinema gathering are open to mature teens and adults. Please park in the back parking lot and use the Fellowship Hall entrance to the church. This program is part of the Shared Ministry initiative which serves ALL of the Moravian Churches of Tuscarawas County. Join us!


*Licensing restrictions prevent us from publicizing movie titles. Sorry.

2nd Sunday Cinema

I know, I know. For movie people, this coming Sunday night is already a Big Deal. But don't let a little scheduling conflict get in the way! Set your DVR to capture the Academy Awards, and then come to Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church where we'll share in fellowship and faith conversations around a terrific film from 2015.

Copyright restrictions prevent us from naming the movie, but here's a description:

This inspirational sports drama tells the story of a high school football coach who begins a new job in McFarland, California, an agricultural community where many of the immigrant students double as field laborers before school and on weekends. While football doesn't go especially well, Coach White recognizes innate qualities of strength, perseverance, and speed among his athletes. Thinking outside the box, Coach White introduces a new way to build on their abilities and help them succeed as cross country runners. Along the way, cultural and racial misgivings arise but dissipate as relationships develop. 

Join us from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on February 12 (and EVERY 2nd Sunday). Please park in the lower lot and use the back door.

All are welcome! This is a shared ministry venture of all Tuscarawas County Moravian Churches. 

Fun & Games

·        

   Shake off the January gloom and come out for

      Game Night at 

     Schoenbrunn Community 

    Moravian Church

   (2200 E. High Ave, 

New Philadelphia)

   Friday, January 20, 

from 6 – 9 p.m. 

Bring along a favorite game to play and a pizza or other food to share. Drinks will be provided. All are welcomed! This event is hosted by the congregation's Christian Education Committee. 

New Year; New Movies!

Welcome to a New Year! May it be filled with blessings. And may we all RECOGNIZE those blessings!

The Moravian Churches of Tuscarawas County will continue to offer shared ministry opportunities throughout 2017. For starters, there's 2nd Sunday Cinema. Cleverly, we meet on the second Sunday of each month at Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Together we watch feature films and discuss them from a faith perspective. (Recent conversations have focused on Second Hand Lions, St. Vincent, and Miracles from Heaven.) This is a faith development option designed for adults and older teens.

Join us this Sunday, January 8, for our first showing of 2017. Please park in the lower lot and use the church's back door.There is no cost to participate, and snacks are available (free will donations are accepted). 

To be in-the-know about upcoming movie titles and the like, contact Chris Johnson through Facebook and ask to be added to the 2nd Sunday Cinema Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/c.sobaniajohnson (Copyright rules/ license requirements prevent us from publicly publicizing movie titles and details.) 

On the Second Sunday, Come to the Cinema

Copyright restrictions prevent us from publicizing the name of the movie we'll be showing and discussing at 

2nd Sunday Cinema on 

December 11 from 6 - 9 p.m.,

but feel free to guess the title of a recent release starring Jennifer Gardner as the mother of a critically ill child. A heart-warming, faith-first kind of movie, this little miracle of a film is appropriate for all audiences. 

Shown on the Big Screen at Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church, the movie will provide the catalyst for a faith-based discussion to follow. Refreshments (probably Christmas cookies!) will be available. Folding chairs are provided, but feel free to bring a lawn chair of your own if you'll be more comfortable.

2nd Sunday Cinema is part of the Shared Ministry Opportunities offered among the 6 Moravian congregations in Tuscarawas County. All are welcomed! Check back for more events in 2017.

Second Sunday Cinema

Join us for Second Sunday Cinema this coming Sunday evening, November 13, from 6-9 p.m. We will meet downstairs at Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church where we will turn our attention to The Big Screen and watch a movie together. Afterwards, we'll talk about the themes of faith and spirituality the film introduces.

Licensing restrictions prevent us from publicizing titles, but we can tell you that Sunday night's selection is from 2014 and features Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy in "a heart-affecting cinematic parable about the saints among us who enable us to come alive in new ways." It is rated PG-13 and tackles mature themes.

Snacks will be available for the cost of  your donation. Folding chairs are
provided, but feel free to bring your own lawn chair or chaise lounge if it will add to your comfort.

Bring a friend or 2 or 10! Second Sunday Cinema is part of the Shared Ministry Opportunities being offered cooperatively through the Moravian Churches of Tuscarawas County. All are welcomed. For further information, please speak with your congregation's OMMC representative, or call The Rev. Christine Johnson at 484-894-9077.

Praying for Peace on September 11

Join us for a simple prayer service as we solemnly remember and purposefully move forward.

Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church
Sunday Evening, September 11
6:00 p.m.

Pastors Rebecca Sisley, Darrell Johnson and Christine Johnson will guide the service of scripture reading, singing and praying.

It's Strawberry Festival Time!

Schoenbrunn Community 
Moravian Church's

Annual Strawberry Festival

will get underway tomorrow,

June 11, from 4-7 p.m.

Enjoy sandwiches, baked beans, macaroni salad, drinks, and, OF COURSE, STRAWBERRIES. Get 'em with shortcake or get 'em with ice cream. It's all good, and it's all for a terrific price: your donation.

The church is located at 2200 E. High Avenue in New Philadelphia.

All Ohio Moravian Children's Lovefeast

August 9, 2015

Fry's Valley Moravian Church

594 Fry's Valley Road SW
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(for anyone using a GPS);

1 mile off SR 416 near Gnadenhutten
(for more carefree drivers)

Commemorating the Moravian children’s
spiritual renewal in Herrnhut on August 17, 1727, we will gather for a special afternoon of activities designed especially for kids and their families (although EVERYONE is welcomed to come out for a pleasant afternoon in the country).


12:00 –1:00 – Bring a picnic for your family and eat in the Pavilion at Fry’s Valley prior to activities
1:00 – 2:00 – Activities/Crafts for children pre-school – grade 5
2:00 – 3:00 – Children’s Lovefeast Service in Sanctuary

• This event is for all families and friends
• A special offering will be received to support “Sole Purpose” -- providing shoes for children in Tuscarawas County
• Each child attending will receive a special memento
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In case of bad weather, the festivities will take place at Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church, 2200 E. High Avenue in New Philadelphia. If you're unsure about the weather, verify the location by calling 330-401-1212.

This event is sponsored by the Ohio Moravian Ministries Commission.

This Week in the World of Ohio Moravians...

TODAY, June 22

Join us from noon until 1:30 p.m. at Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia for Brown Bags & Big Ideas: A Possibility Exchange. We've been meeting informally for several weeks now, and folks have been reporting that it's a very positive thing. There is no particular agenda, so feel free to bring conversation topics as well as your own lunch. (The park's concession stand will be open in case you need to grab a quick bite.)

Can't find us in the park? Call or text Chris Johnson at 484-894-9077.

THURSDAY,  June 25

It's "Moravian Night" at Trumpet in the Land! Everyone is invited to come to the Trumpet Amphitheater (http://www.trumpetintheland.com/directions.php) beginning at 6:00 p.m. for a POTLUCK PICNIC in the pavilion at 6:30 p.m. Please bring something delicious to eat in a quantity large enough to share. (Plates and utensils and napkins and all that kind of stuff will be provided.) Then...

At 7:15 p.m. we will be treated to a lovely, charming HANDBELL concert given by The Morning Star Ringers, a youth handbell choir from Olivet Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, NC. It will be a fun, interactive, family-friendly happening.

Finally, you will want to attend the 8:30 p.m. performance of Trumpet in the Land, the "thrilling and compassionate story of a peaceful people's influence on the war and the tragic events that encircled the founding of Ohio's first settlement, Schoenbrunn." Who were those peaceful people? The Moravian missionaries and the Native American community they worked among! The Trumpet story is an integral chapter in the Moravian story, and a timely one even as we work through current concerns of how to live together harmoniously in a multi-cultural, sometimes violent world.

Tickets for the Trumpet performance may be purchased at the box office. $15, adults/$8, children.

FRIDAY, June 26

The "I AMs" (In-between Adult Ministries) will be gathering at the home of Christin and James Fouts at 7:00 p.m. for a hotdog roast and family gathering. Everyone in the 20-30Something range is invited for food, fun, fellowship and faith! Please bring a side dish or dessert to share with the group. The "I AMs" is organized through Sharon Moravian Church. To RSVP and to learn the address of the hosts, please call the Sharon Church office (940-92205507), or send a text to Rev. Rebecca Sisley (330-340-8701). This is an event for the whole family; children are included.

FRIDAY, June 26 and Saturday, June 27

·       Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church, 2200 East High Avenue in New Philadelphia, will hold a Garage Sale. On Friday, the sale will go from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and on Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

      SATURDAY, June 27

     

         Dover Moravian Church and its youth-led ministry Sole Purpose invite you to the 4^th Annual Kickin’ Chicken Barbecue from noon until 6 p.m. Each $8 ticket provides you with a BBQ chicken breast, apple sauce, baked beans, roll, dessert and beverage. Dine in or take-out. To pre-order tickets, contact the church at 330-364-8831. The church is located at 319 N. Walnut Street in Dover. Sole Purpose raises funds to put shoes on the feet of local kids in need. 

A Few Reminders....

Here are a few reminders of upcoming and ongoing events in the Ohio Moravian Church world. Scroll through previous posts or click on the label index (on the left) to find out any details you may have missed. And come back often to stay up to date. If you would like to receive notifications whenever new blog entries are posted, please sign up by using the "Follow By Email" box (also on the left).

• Ohio Moravian T-shirts are on sale from now through June 14. You know you'd like one!

• Every summer Monday, from noon until 1:30 p.m., we're convening "Brown Bags & Big Ideas: A Possibility Exchange" at a picnic table in Tuscora Park. Bring your lunch (or purchase one at the park's concession stand) and join us for the free-for-all conversation and great fellowship.

• "Moravian Night at Trumpet in the Land" will take place on June 25. Join us for a potluck picnic and an informal concert by our special guests, the Morning Star Ringers Youth Handbell Choir of Olivet Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, NC. By all means, stay to attend that evening's performance of "Trumpet." Festivities get underway at 6:00 p.m.

• Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church (2200 East High Avenue in New Philadelphia) will hold a scrumptious Strawberry Festival next Saturday, June 13, from 4-7 p.m. Sandwiches, macaroni salad, baked beans, shortcake, strawberries and ice cream will all be available for the cost of your free will donation. 

• Sharon Moravian Church continues to celebrate 2 centuries of ministry with many special events and opportunities, including a magnificent trombone concert on June 14, and a 200th Anniversary Chicken BBQ Extravaganza with activities and live music in addition to fabulous food on June 20.