A trifecta of World Heritage Sites in Pennsylvania By Zabeth Teelucksinghfor Global Philadelphia JANUARY 27, 2025 — As of July 2024, Pennsylvania is home to a tenth of the United States’ World Heritage Sites as determined by UNESCO. Becoming a…
Bethlehem leaders Curtis “Hank” Barnette and Stephanie Augello were recently featured on Astound TV’s “Community Spotlight” to share exciting updates about the Moravian Church Settlements in Bethlehem, Denmark, Germany, and Northern Ireland and its prestigious recognition as a UNESCO World…
From the Liberty Bell to architectural wonders, a getaway to this bustling state offers a journey through the history of the nation THE TELEGRAPH, JANUARY 27, 2025 — In 1776, the Liberty Bell rang in the place where America began.…
What makes Bethlehem’s Moravian Church settlement so unique? PBS NewsHour explored this question in our community, featuring insights from Rev. Janel Rice and Charlene Donchez Mowers.
A journey through history: Discover Bethlehem’s Moravian treasures Discover the rich history and cultural significance of the Moravian Church Settlements — Bethlehem with our new Visitor Guide. This convenient companion provides insights into the World Heritage-designated locations, the story of Bethlehem’s…
Moravian Church Settlements – Bethlehem: Our newest World Heritage Site On July 26, 2024, the United States celebrated its 26th UNESCO World Heritage Site with the inscription of the historic Moravian Church Settlement in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania —alongside settlements in Herrnhut,…
By Rev. Janel RiceSenior Pastor, Central Moravian Church Published Sept. 7, 2024 in The Morning Call In the mid-1700s a Welsh woman named Mary Penry was accepted into the Moravian Community of Bethlehem, and more specifically as a member of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Conference scheduled for 10 a.m. (EDT) Wednesday, August 7 BETHLEHEM, PA, August 2, 2024 — On Friday, July 26, 2024 in New Delhi, India, it was announced that the Moravian Church Settlements — Bethlehem, along with Gracehill,…
BY CRAIG LARIMERMoravian Church Settlements — Bethlehem Since Moravian Church Settlements — Bethlehem has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you may soon see these “Patrimonio Mundial” logos popping up around town. As a designer who’s always interested in the creative…