Fairfield Moravian Church

Fairfield Moravian Church was established on January 15, 1826, in Spur Tree, Manchester. It emerged during a period of increased religious outreach with the use of missionaries to the enslaved population. This mission formed part of a wider Moravian Church movement that began its outreach in 1754 and was supported by William and Joseph Foster. Their aim was not only to convert the enslaved population, but also to create a religious space that encouraged personal autonomy.

The Church is composed of local stone covered with zinc and a cupola atop the building. Its interior features include a large organ, a balcony, and a pulpit. Beside the church is a graveyard commonly known as “God’s Acre.”

The church is still being used as a foundation for social and educational growth for the people of the Spur Tree Community.