Due to Moravians’ commitment to “unity in essentials, liberty in non-essentials, love in all things,” there is room for diversity of identity and thought. Furthermore, Moravians strongly believe in protecting minority rights. So, non-discrimination is written into the Ground of the Unity. Therefore, Moravians are known for their expansive welcome of all people. The form in which Holy Communion is served in the Moravian Church differs from that of other denominations. It is based upon practices that began in the 15th century. The bread and the cup are brought to the congregants by the pastor, symbolically reminding us that God, through Jesus Christ, comes to each one of us where we are. Baptism is the sacrament of Christian initiation. Through baptism believers and their children are embodied in the covenant of grace and become a part of the fellowship of the church.

Adults are baptized upon profession of faith after instruction. Children of Christian parents are baptized upon the basis of “the faith of parents and of the church” (Moravian Book of Worship, Liturgy for Baptism, p. 165). Moravians appreciate the significance of both kinds of baptism: The baptism of an adult who has newly become a Christian reminds us that faith is required of all who are baptized. The baptism of a child – particularly the baptism of an infant – reminds us that God’s love precedes any act of faith on our part. Moravians see a community of FAITH where all are welcome to join in Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry and Evangelism. We see people on a faith journey, actively living a Christian life in our world and providing support for all those in need both at home and in mission.

Moravians see a community of HOPE where people are encouraged and equipped to develop their spiritual gifts and to use them in the service of the Risen Lord. They see a congregation where all are involved in a rich variety of opportunities to serve and be empowered to follow God's calling. Moravians will at all times be ready cheerfully to witness to our faith (1 Peter 3:15,16) and if need be, to suffer reproach for Christ's sake (Luke 6:22,23). Being aware that our witness is made by both what we do and what we avoid doing, we will endeavor to let our manner of life “be worthy of the gospel of Christ” (Philippians 1:27), “not being conformed to this world” (Romans 12:2). But in our yearning for the redemption of the whole creation, we will seek to meet the needs of the world in self-giving love, and as true yokefellows of Jesus Christ, willingly share in the fellowship of his sufferings, walking in his strength, by whom all things “are given us that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3).