EDITORIAL: Spirit of Central Moravian Church has made Bethlehem a better place.(Editorial)

From: The Morning Call (Allentown, PA) | Date: May 21, 2006 | Copyright information

May 21--Bethlehem's Central Moravian Church located at Main and Church streets is more than one of the most impressive and well-known landmarks downtown. In many ways, it represents the living, historic heart of the city, a link to the past and a beacon for the future.

Today, Bethlehem's Moravian Community commemorates the church's bicentennial, and it isn't only a celebration, it's also an opportunity to reflect on where the city has been and where it's going.

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