The Moravian Church in Tanzania – Eastern Province (MCT-EP) has joined forces with Tanzania Mwangaza (TAM) to launch a new pilot project in the field of mental health and psychosocial support. At an initial meeting in Chamazi, representatives of the church leadership and staff from TAM came together to discuss the programme’s objectives and next steps. It was important to incorporate the experiences and needs of local people from the very beginning. The planned project aims to raise awareness of mental health, break down prejudices and provide better support for people in difficult life situations. At the same time, it aims to empower communities to create spaces for companionship, listening and mutual support. This joint dialogue now forms the basis for the programme’s further development.

The Star Mountain Rehabilitation Centre SMRC located near Ramallah in the West Bank, recently posted on Facebook: "We are delighted to share with you the joyful atmosphere that the children in our nursery and school programmes were able to experience last May. A volunteer specialising in education led a special activity. This was all about making biscuits to mark the annual Festival of Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), the most important festival in Islam, which takes place every year on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Dhū l-Hijjah. The children participated wholeheartedly and with great enthusiasm in every stage of the biscuit-making process. They had smiles on their faces throughout. The activity, which ended with the children eating the biscuits, strengthened their sense of togetherness and willingness to work as a team. At the same time, it offered an opportunity to further develop practical life skills and social skills through playful learning and positive interaction." Lots of photos here.

Arngeir Langås, General Secretary of the Brødremenighedens Danske Mission (BDM) in Christiansfeld, Denmark, commented in an article in BDM nyt (issue 2-2026) on a potential new role for mission societies in Denmark. Following the entry into force of a new State Church Act on 1 January 2026, he sees a new opportunity to utilise the expertise of mission societies in supporting church development. The new law states: “The parish council is responsible for the work of the Danish (State) Church in the parish and must create a good framework for the proclamation of the Gospel, church services, church activities, teaching, diaconal work and mission.” This is about mission, says Arngeir Langås. The relationship between the church and mission has changed in recent years. Mission societies such as BDM could support the Danish State Church in its tasks. Since 1870, BDM has sent out over a thousand missionaries from Denmark, mainly to Africa and Asia. They are experts when it comes to mission. BDM’s successes are impressive. More here (pp. 12–13).

Susanne Bach-Jensen and Christina Nielsen from the hospital in Holbæk on Zealand, Denmark’s largest island, travelled to Tanzania as early as 2025 to share their expertise with staff at the Sikonge Mission Hospital run by the Moravian Church in Tanzania (Western Province). This was announced by the Brødremenighedens Danske Mission (BDM) in Christiansfeld on 5 June 2026. A longer article by Svend Løbner here. Both women otherwise work in the A&E department at Holbæk Hospital. Their experience and guidance proved helpful for the historic mission hospital. Christina Nielsen had already worked as a nurse in Greenland on several occasions, so being outside the country’s borders was nothing new to her. For Susanne Bach-Jensen, however, such a mission was a new experience. The women had prepared themselves particularly well for the treatment of severe burns, which are common in rural Africa because the population cooks over open fires. The volunteers were given an extremely warm welcome and celebrated in Sikonge. Grateful and deeply moved by the disparity in poverty between Denmark and Tanzania, they returned home.

On 16 June 2026, the Clínica Evangélica Morava in Ahuas, in the Honduran Mosquitia, will celebrate its 80th anniversary. What once began as a small mission outpost has developed into a medical centre offering a wide range of services to support tens of thousands of patients. Four recent photos here. Dr Dominga was able to complete her medical studies thanks to a scholarship from the Board of World Mission (BWM) of the Moravian Church in North America and is now an indispensable member of the medical team – a striking testament to the importance of long-standing relationships. A nurse from Ahuas is currently studying medicine with the help of a similar scholarship. Construction work is underway on a new medical centre to house the clinic’s growing team. The nutrition programme for young children, which feeds dozens of children in and around Ahuas every day, remains indispensable.

The 2025 Annual Report of the Board of World Mission (BWM) in North America is published in English on pages 13 to 39 of the quarterly magazine of the Moravian Church North America, The Moravian (Issue 2-2026). See here. The report is entitled: What we have built together. It introduces the Board of Directors. It then provides a detailed account of the BWM’s support for the Moravian Church in Honduras in the Mosquitia region. There are also short articles on aid for Ukraine, disaster relief and the BWM’s youth work. The report also mentions the newly emerging Moravian Church in Brazil. It looks back on the so-called Panama Process, a term referring to the closer cooperation between the Moravian Churches in Latin America, as well as the BWM’s commitment to debt relief for heavily indebted countries, particularly in the Global South. Naturally, the usual information on the BWM’s finances for the year 2025 is also included.

In 2026, potential future leaders will once again have the opportunity to undertake a summer internship with the Board of World Mission (BWM) of the Moravian Church in North America. Katie, Tenna and Wil will have the chance to prove themselves through mission work, summer camps and a visit to the Moravian Church in Peru. At home, they will help BWM to write global partnership stories. Behind the scenes, they will work to develop missionary resources within the congregations. Katie Owens grew up at the Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem, PA. She is studying genetics and developmental biology. Tennessee Derenne grew up at the West Side Moravian Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where the Moravian Church was a cornerstone of her life. She is studying fisheries and wildlife management. Wilberth Weiß grew up in Managua, Nicaragua. He later moved to Miami, Florida. The Moravian Church shaped his path in both places. He is studying computer science at Florida International University.

On 1 June 2026, Medische Zending – Primary Health Care Suriname raised awareness among the people of Goejaba, a village in the rainforest in the district of Sipaliwini, about the dangers of high blood pressure. A medical information session at the polyclinic attracted considerable interest in the village deep in the south of Suriname, as there is generally little health education provided there. Twenty-eight residents of Goejaba now have a thorough understanding of the causes, risks and prevention options regarding high blood pressure, as well as the importance of regular blood pressure checks. The Medical Mission in Suriname writes: “Our thanks go to our colleagues Marijke Pomba and Mariska Baino, who have taken on this task with great dedication and expertise. Time and again, we work in Suriname to promote healthier communities through education, prevention and a healthcare system accessible to all.” Two photos here.

Anyone wishing to transport goods into the tropical interior of Suriname, where there are hardly any roads, faces major logistical challenges. This is illustrated by a report published on 3 June 2026 by Medische Zending – Primary Health Care on the transport of medical equipment from Paramaribo to the health post in Stoelmanseiland, Sipaliwini District. See here. The goods, some of which were delicate, were first transported by road to Papatam in Albina, where they were transferred from motor vehicles onto korjale boats for the onward journey across the Marowijne River into the interior. Careful stowage on the narrow boats was essential to ensure a safe river journey. The journey continued towards Langatabbetje and finally to Stoelmanseiland. This operation highlights just how important a functioning logistics chain is in the healthcare sector, particularly in the interior of the country. Thanks to teamwork, the operation was a success.

One of the most remote settlements in the world, home to a Moravian Church school and a Medische Zending clinic, is Drietabbetje on the Marowijne River, deep in the tropical rainforest of Suriname. Yet even here, children’s dental health is a key concern. On 5 June 2026, pupils in Years 1 to 3 therefore took part in a lesson on dental health followed by a dental check-up, carried out by healthcare assistants from the Medische Zending in Suriname at the local polyclinic. Proper toothbrushing and a healthy diet for children were also key topics. Many abstract, unfamiliar-sounding concepts such as oral hygiene and dental prophylaxis were taught to the children in a playful way. This activity was part of the national school health programme, which aims to identify and treat health problems in children across all regions of the country at an early stage. More information and photos here.

The Zeister Zendingsgenootschap (ZZg) in the Netherlands reported on Facebook on 3 June 2026: "In 2024, we supported the Moravian Theological Centre in Cape Town-Heideveld with a donation of 10,000 euros. Thanks to this support, students were able to continue their education, sit exams and prepare for their work in the church. A remarkable result: three theology students – Rosy Engel, Fundiswa Ngubo and Verona Turner-Solomons – have completed their Bachelor’s degrees in Theology and are now serving in various Moravian congregations across South Africa. The ZZg’s support not only makes their studies possible, but also contributes towards accommodation, medical care, consultation fees and travel costs. The Moravian Theological Centre would like to thank the ZZg donors on behalf of all the students who have benefited from this support!". Some photos here.

The Moravian Church in Burundi recently announced the following on Facebook: "On Sunday 31 May, a baptismal service was held in the Kanyange congregation in the Karusi church district for those who wished to become new creations. Ten people became children of God, including two adults and eight minors. Two Christians who wished to join the Moravian Church from other congregations were also publicly welcomed. All those gathered praised God on this day, particularly because the last baptisms, especially for children, had taken place several years ago. The whole congregation was filled with joy." Some pictures here. At the same time, the list was displayed on this Sunday, indicating which congregation member is due to lead the prayer service on which calendar day in the run-up to the next Provincial Synod, beginning on 19 July 2026 – in 45 days’ time. See the list here.

The Moravian Church Cuba mourns the passing of one of its most prominent members: with the death of Luis Felipe Franco Laffitte (Franco de Jagüey) on 7 June 2026, the community has lost not only a great artist, but also a compassionate man and a pillar of the Jagüey Grande community. For more than fifty years, he devoted his talent and his heart to art and culture in Cuba. His artistic legacy can be seen throughout Jagüey Grande, ranging from murals and sculptures to portraits. He generously donated many of his beautiful paintings to be sold by the Cuba Foundation of the Moravian Church (Armando Rusindo Mission Foundation) in the USA. Within the community, he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to helping those in need and providing life-saving resources such as medicines, wheelchairs, blood donations and other essential relief supplies to people in his local area. Rest in peace, Franco. A picture of Franco here.

Every three years, staff from the church and administrative offices in Bad Boll, Herrnhut and Zeist (Netherlands) come together for a joint gathering. This includes staff from Herrnhuter Missionshilfe in Bad Boll. This year, the meeting took place in Herrnhut. After a joint barbecue to kick things off, a varied programme awaited the participants. In addition to a visit to the Vogtshof and a joint outdoor devotional, the programme included fascinating insights into the production of Herrnhut stars and a tour of the historic sisters’ houses in Kleinwelka. Alongside the visits and programme items, the focus was above all on personal exchange, meeting one another and shared experiences. These days once again highlighted just how valuable the connections between the various locations are and how important it remains to journey together within the European Moravian Church.

The Inuit in Nain, Nunatsiavut (formerly Labrador), still remember the Moravian missionary Benjamin Kohlmeister (1756–1844), who joined the Moravian Church in Dresden; he can be described as the first missionary of the Dresden Moravian Church (biography here, from page 255). He served – including a brief holiday at home – for 34 years in Labrador, primarily at the stations of Hopedale, Nain and Okak. Together with his colleague Georg Kmoch (1770–1857), he spent months in the second half of 1811 exploring the Labrador coast and the interior under the guidance of the Inuit Uttakiyok, with the aim of finding suitable locations for new mission stations. A detailed and highly fascinating account of this expedition, Journal of a voyage from Okak, on the coast of Labrador, to Ugava Bay, was recently presented to the public by the Arctic historian Kenn Harper in the Nunatsiaq News. See here (Part I) and here (Part II). The Okak parish register here.

A network comprising towns in Oberlausitz, the Moravian Church and other partners, including international ones, aims to raise public awareness of the Moravian Church’s heritage. Their first joint appearance is planned for 5–7 November 2026 at Europe's leading trade fair for culturalheritage and monument conservation in Leipzig Following this, staff from the National Museum in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, will visit key sites of the Moravian Church in Germany for the first time, travelling to Bautzen, Kleinwelka, Niesky, Herrnhut and Silesia to gain a first-hand impression of the heritage sites, as the participating partners explained in a joint statement. The Greenlandic National Museum preserves and researches 4,500 years of Arctic history, which also includes the Moravian missionary history in Greenland. As early as December 2025, several partners came together for a networking meeting in Herrnhut. More here.

From 10 May to 25 October 2026, a new special exhibition will be on display at the Local History Museum in Herrnhut. The exhibition’s curator, Konrad Fischer, has given it the title: Go West! The Herrnhuters in the New World – A Search for Traces in North America. The exhibition marks the 250th anniversary of US independence. Added to this is the fact that the German national football team will be based in Winston-Salem for the World Cup – a town founded by the Moravinas in the mid-18th century. The exhibition explores the question: “What do the USA and its history have to do with us in Germany, and specifically with the Moravian Church?” It is certainly more than one might think. In fact, this small church, which was itself still in its formative stages in Europe at the time, left a significant mark on North America. This is particularly true of the period before the founding of the USA in 1776, which is why the exhibition focuses on this era. Alongside well-known names such as Zinzendorf, Spangenberg and Zeisberger, the exhibition also introduces lesser-known figures from the Moravian Church, who have equally fascinating life stories and legacies. These include, for example, the guitar maker Christian Friedrich Martin, the mycologist Lewis David de Schweinitz and the architect Benjamin Latrobe. Many will surely still remember Chingachgook, the Great Snake, the most popular GDR film about Native Americans. What is less well known is that the character of Chingachgook is based on a real person. In fact, this Mohican was called Tschop and was baptised by Moravian missionaries in 1742. His story is also told in the exhibition. More here.