IN MEMORY

Moravian bishop, Percival Henkelmann ’51 died on July 14, 2007. During his ministry that spanned over five decades, he served Moravian churches in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and Downey, California; and as director of the Board of World Missions in Bethlehem.

Don Cottom ‘65 died on February 7, 2008, an ordained Moravian pastor he served congregations in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

William Myers ’76 died on April 15, 2007, during his 31 year ministry he served Moravian congregations in Wisconsin and Michigan; as a hospital chaplain in Wisconsin; and most recently as a pastor to a United Methodist congregation in Battle Hill, Michigan.

Retired United Methodist pastor, Joanne Joseph Baker ‘91, died on May 7, 2007. During her ministry she served three Lehigh Valley area, UMC congregations — Neola, Glendon, and Wadesville.

ALUMNI CONNECTIONS

Second Issue of The Journal of Moravian History Published

The second issue of The Journal of Moravian History was recently published and is available for purchase through the Moravian Archives, www.moravianchurcharchives.org/jmh.php or 610-866-3255. Articles by several alumni and faculty appear in this issue: “Distant Garden: Moravian Missions and the Culture Of Slavery in the Danish West Indies, 1732-1848” by Helen Richards ‘03; “A 250-Year-Old Mystery: the Disappearance of J. C. Erhardt in Labrador” by former dean and professor of Church History, David A. Schattschneider; and “Catechism of the Bohemian Brethren” translated and edited from the 1523 German version by Craig Atwood ‘87.

Craig Atwood Participates in International Colloquium in Rome

Wake Forest University Divinity School professor, Craig Atwood ‘87, participated in an international colloquium at the Waldensian Seminary in Rome, in January 2008, where he presented a paper on the ecumenical vision of Comenius. While the colloquium was in session Italian public television aired a documentary on the Moravians in the U.S., which featured an interview with Craig. Thanks to the generosity of MTS alumnus, Gerald Stover ‘84, the Waldensian Seminary library was presented with copies of both the German and English versions of “An Ecumenical Theology of the Heart,” a major work on the theology of Nicolas von Zinzendorf written by retired MTS professor, Arthur Freeman ‘52.

Dorothy Burcaw receives Matthew K Morris Friend of Hall Square Award

Dorothy Burcaw ‘85, ‘91, (on left) chaplain of Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, Pa., received the Matthew K. Morris Friend of Hall Square Award during the employee awards ceremony held in January, 2007. The annual award recognizes a staff member for outstanding leadership. When presenting the award, Sue Drabic, CEO of Moravian Hall Square, (on right) praised Dotty’s flexibility, integrity, her gift of listening and compassion, and leadership among the staff and residents. Dotty has served as chaplain of Moravian Hall Square since 2004.