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Sunday, October 05, 2025, 3:00 pm in Hanes Auditorium:
Join Salem Band as we explore the galaxy! Music from all three eras of Star Wars films, as well as Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Dr. Who. Classics Also Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss and Jupiter from Holst’s The Planets. And for the kids (of all ages), Giraffes in Space! Salem Band Saxophone Quartet pre-concert music at 2:15 pm.
FREE in Hanes Auditorium on the campus of Salem Academy & College – donations gratefully accepted.
Eileen Young, Music Director.
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All concerts are free and open to the public. Contact musicdirector@salemband.org for more info.
About Salem Band
Established in 1771, Salem Band is the oldest, continuous mixed wind ensemble in the nation, celebrating 250 years in 2021-2022. Eileen Young, Music Director. More information at www.salemband.org
Upcoming opportunities for the Band:
- Sunday, October 5, 9:30 am: World Communion Sunday.
- Sunday, November 9, 9:30 am: Festival of the Chief Eldership of Christ prelude.
- Sunday, November 16, 9:30 am: Anniversary Lovefeast prelude.
Find the Home Church Band on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HomeMoravianChurchBand).
If you would like to be added to the email notification list, please contact Art Sorensen (asorensen1959@gmail.com).
Comenius Music Academy
All are welcome to our busy fall season of educational opportunities with the Moravian Music Foundation! MMF offers a variety of free music theory and history classes for adults and youth. Easy sign-up is required for our planning and to receive the Zoom link.
Courses listed below are either in-person or online via Zoom. “Faith-Singing“ is hybrid and offers both options.
- Sept 2 – 23 – Introduction to Reading Music [online] 4 classes, Tuesdays at 12:00pm(EDT) (Christopher Ogburn)
- Sept 3 – Nov 19 – Faith-Singing Through Moravian History – Curriculum for Adults
Hybrid: In-person and/or Online. One session per week for 12 weeks; Wednesdays at 12:00pm. - Sept 4 – 18 – Deep Dive: Haydn String Quartet, Thursdays (1:00pm) 3 weeks; 3 classes (Christopher Ogburn) In-person, Archie K. Davis Center, Winston-Salem
- Sept 17 – Oct 15 – The Romantic Period [online] 5 classes, Wednesdays at 12:00pm(EDT) (Christopher Ogburn)
- Sept 26 – Realizing Figured Bass (Kyle Johnston) [online] Friday at 12:00pm.
- Oct 7 – 28 – Introduction to Forms and Analysis, Tuesdays (1:00pm) 4 weeks; 4 classes (Christopher Ogburn) In-person, Archie K. Davis Center, Winston-Salem
- Oct 9 – 23 – Deep Dive: Schubert Mass No. 3, Thursdays (1:00pm) 3 weeks; 3 classes (Christopher Ogburn) In-person, Archie K. Davis Center, Winston-Salem
- October 24 – How to Use Music Notation Software (A MuseScore Tutorial) (Kyle Johnston) [online] Friday at 12:00pm.
- November 21 – Hymn-writing Masterclass (Kyle Johnston) [online] Friday at 12:00pm.
Stotzer Family Fund Scholars:
Fall Internship Opportunities for Students!
Your Moravian Music Foundation is offering a limited number of paid FALL internships. Our Stotzer Family Fund Summer Scholars did a tremendous job, but alas, the summer internships are ending. If you are 18 or older with some musical knowledge, please apply! You do not need to be Moravian or affiliated with the Moravian church to apply.
Join women of Home Church this fall for fellowship and a little fitness through our monthly walk series. We typically walk 2 to 3 miles and finish either at a nearby coffee shop or with a parking lot tailgate. Ready to sign up? Click here. You will receive more details about each walk the week before it takes place; if the weather necessitates that the walk be cancelled, you’ll be notified via email. Need more information? Contact Laura Watson (sidesofla@aol.com). We’re looking forward to covering a few miles together over the months ahead!
2025 Fall Walk Schedule:
- Saturday, September 6, 8:30 am Salem Lake:
- We’ll meet in the parking lot by the playground. This trail is unpaved (some sections dirt, some packed gravel) and mostly shaded. There are basic facilities at the start. Post-walk tailgating.
- Saturday, October 18, 8:30 am:
- We’ll meet in the Old Salem Visitor’s Center parking lot and take the Strollway to the Salem Creek Greenway and head east. This walk is paved, flat, and mostly sun. Post-walk coffee and sweets at Bobby Boy’s on Poplar Street.
- Saturday, November 22, 8:30 am Bethabara:
- We’ll meet at the Visitor’s Center and take advantage of the city greenway and/or Bethabara trails, depending on whether it has rained recently. This walk is some sun, some shade, mostly flat, and a mix of paved and gravel/dirt trail. Post-walk tailgate.
- Saturday, December 20, 8:30 am Reynolda Gardens:
- We’ll meet in front of the greenhouse. This walk is paved, partially shaded, and has a few hills. There’s a restroom at the start. Post-walk coffee and sweets at Dough Joe’s.
Women of Home Church:
Register Now for this Year’s Retreat!
Faith like a Child:
Reclaiming theological play as faithful practice
Living into Luke 18: 15-17
Somewhere along the path to adulthood, we lose bits and pieces of our childlike curiosity and creativity. During this retreat, we will spend time reclaiming some of the playfulness and multi-sensory engagement that can enrich our faith journey and awaken theological play we may have forgotten.
We will revisit familiar childhood scripture stories and engage them with movement, art, picture books, and more, to cultivate the excitement with which we heard the stories for the first time. In doing so, these stories can better grow with us for a lifetime of faith formation. Come and play in this adult “praygound” space and learn to embrace faith like a child.
- Be Curious Like a Child: A willingness to ask “Why?” even when we drive the adults crazy!
- Engage Our Senses Like a Child: Once we are adults, people think we suddenly stop learning through play and multi-sensory input. Let’s reclaim playfulness and movement as part of our spiritual practice.
- Creative Reflection and Expression: Get dirty and create something that calls us into a practice of contemplative prayer.
What: 2025 Women’s Retreat
When: September 19-21, 2025
Where: Higgins Lodge, Laurel Ridge Moravian Camp
Cost: $225 (double), $350 (single). Includes room, six meals (Friday dinner-Sunday lunch) and retreat leadership.
Financial assistance for the retreat is available; please contact Katrina Bodford for more information.
We are excited to welcome Jami Vandock, Director of Faith Formation at Raleigh Moravian Church, as our retreat leader.
Registration is now open! Register online here or visit the church office to get a print form.
For more information contact Katrina Bodford at 336-924-4039 or ksbodford@gmail.com.
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