The Moravian Church in Costa Rica

Apdo. Postal 2140-1002
Paseo Estudiantes
San Jose, Costa Rica
Central America

Office / FAX: 506-227-1542

Origins

Current Scope Of Ministry

There are presently seven Moravian groups in Costa Rica. Many are Creole and Miskitu people who have migrated from neighboring Nicaragua. The province has purchased land for a youth camp and plans to make youth ministry a priority of its service in the future. Some North American congregations have taken an interest in partnering with Costa Rica in this important ministry.

Leadership

The chair of the Provincial Board is Dr. Leopold Pixley. The Moravian Church in Nicaragua is the Unity-recognized primary affiliated province with the Moravian Church in Costa Rica.

Role of Board of World Mission

The Board of World Mission is most directly involved in the Costa Rica province through the cooperative support for Samuel and Alvina Downs. The Downs, Nicaraguans who relocated to Costa Rica, began service at the Moravian Theological College (MOTHECO) in Mbeya, Tanzania, in February 2001. They are serving there under terms of a partnership of Costa Rica, Moravian Church in Western Tanzania (MCWT) and the Board of World Mission (BWM).