Welcome to our virtual Mother's Lovefeast!

Today, as an all-school community, we will celebrate the many mothers and mother-figures who have given so much over the course of the past year, but particularly in these last few months. Normally, we would have come together on the Downtown Campus to visit with our students in class and share in the joy of the Lovefeast in Central Moravian Church. We have tried to distill the most important components of the Lovefeast for us to enjoy today as we honor the treasured mothers and caregivers in our lives.

Below you will find a range of activities for mothers and caregivers to engage in both with and without their children. Some of these activities are live Zoom events you can join today at a scheduled time. Other events are pre-recorded videos you can enjoy at a time that works best for you and your family. We are also offering a few events just for kids in order to give their moms a bit of a break today! Finally, we offer some project ideas that students, their moms, and/or the whole family can do today as an S day project, or on a day that is most convenient for them. Many of these projects are service-minded in nature, an ideal which is at the very heart of the Moravian tradition.

To all of our mothers and caregivers, we honor you and thank you for being the heart of our community!

Live Events:

10:00-11:00 am - Sip 'N Sew with Karen Washington & Erica D'Agostino: Bring a project you are currently working on and/or your morning beverage of choice, and chat with fellow members of the MA community. 

12:00-12:30 pm - Lunch Buddies with Upper Schoolers

12:30- 1:00 pm - Lunch Buddies with Upper Schoolers

1:00-1:30 pm- Lunch Buddies with Upper Schoolers

Lower & Middle School students are encouraged to pull up a chair, eat lunch, and enjoy some time with students from the Upper School. Students should bring paper and something to color with, just in case there is time for a drawing game! Moms - feel free to grab a moment for yourselves.

12:30-1:30 pm - Family Matters: Coping with COVID-19: Zoom Presentation by Dr. Howie Levin. (Moms only, please.)

2:30-3:00 pm - Origami with Mr. Brian Elstein: Find plain white or origami paper, scissors, pencil/pen/sharpie, and crayons or markers for coloring and join Mr. Elstein for some origami fun! (Primer - K students will need assistance with this activity.)

Recorded Events for Mothers:

A Mindful Moment with Kristi Johnson: If you need a mindful moment with or without your children, then this is the session for you! As caregivers, our minds are pulled in so many directions and our scattered thoughts and emotions can leave us feeling stressed and anxious. This session will provide you with some much needed calm amidst a busy day. 

Beginner-Friendly All-Levels Yoga Class with Amanda Jackson: Find a room where you can close the door and enjoy an all-levels yoga class designed for movement and restoration.

Fun Projects for Mothers and Children (or the whole family):

Dino Yoga with Amanda Jackson: A short yoga-based activity to do with your littles (ages 2-8 or any dino lover!)

Earth Explorations with JoAnne Daniels: Science projects for kids, mom, or the whole family to do at home.

Tortillas, Sopes, Pupusas, and more! with Veronica Guevara: Learn how to make quick and easy snacks and dinners with Maseca Flour, one of the only flours still on the grocery shelf.

Salsa Lesson with Marc Yerrington: Take your dance moves to the next level and add the Salsa to your dance repertoire! Grab a dance partner and learn from the Yerringtons.

Handprint Flower Wreath: Make this beautiful handprint flower wreath with your kids for Mother’s Lovefeast,

Service Projects for Students of All Ages (and their families): You will find a variety of service projects for students of any age that would serve as ideal S-day or summer projects that also serve the broader community.