The Moravian Church in America, Southern Province held a synod in May 2018. There they approved homosexual clergy to marry within it’s Church. This is not generally known to the public, but this surprising but not unexpected action should be understood from the standpoint of God’s Word. God’s Word is very clear. And the Christian Church for 2,000 years has held the position that marriage is only between male and female.
Well folks, marrying the same gender was approved in a Moravian Province! This deception is infiltrating the Northern Province in America. And this deception may spread unless watchman cry out! Moravian’s everywhere must begin to pray for biblical truth to prevail and healing.
In the “Gay Clergy Marrying Resolution” that was passed by the Southern Province, literally what happened is that the Moravian Church is going against God’s Word for the sake of Unity! The following is their statement: “The synod, the church’s governing body, affirmed that “our unity in Christ is far greater than our differing views and understanding about homosexuality,” Guthrie (their Church spokesman) said. “We can be welcoming, respectful and loving toward one another in our differences.”
In 2016 the United Alaska Moravian Ministry (UAMM) delegation was known for standing against a similar Gay Marriage Resolution the Moravian Church in America, Northern Province was introducing. UAMM in a written letter made it clear to the Presidents of the Moravian Unity it could not be part of this. Because of UAMM’s strong stand for God’s Word, we believe that’s the main reason (politically in the background) why we were removed from the Moravian Unity unjustly in August 2016.
We can still welcome, be respectful and loving toward one another! We believe in the truth of the entire counsel of God’s Word! Therefore, we in Christ – love the sinner, but hate the sin like God does and like Jesus did. The Gospel of Accommodation is a false Gospel which is touching it seems the majority of the Churches in America, and now sadly the Moravian Church. According to Paul those who preach a false Gospel are accursed.
Another quote from an Archpriest of the Russian Orthodox Church I read recently – “A person may struggle with sinful attractions, but their sin is not their identity. No one has to self-identify as homosexual or practice such behavior. Some Protestant churches, where pastors self-identify as ‘gay’ and use ‘gender-neutral’ language, are losing all semblance of traditional Christianity.”
I agree with the above assessment. If your church has gay clergy you are free to move to a church that is bible teaching and preaching and Christ uplifting! Our goal is to be part of a Living Church that Lives Out the Full Counsel of God’s Word. And to be a Church that disciples, empowers, and sends workers out into the world. Main reason is to fulfill the Great Commission by winning lost souls before Christ comes back in glory!
Note: Below is the internet link to read the Moravian Church in America, Southern Province May 2018 report –
Moravian synod will let gay clergy marry
Click on this word : Report