Their consciencious objection made Georgia less than the secure new home land they had sought. This resulted in another relocation for the Moravians to Pennsylvaniawhere they established the communities of Nazareth and Bethlehem. This status allowed them to settle in the British colonies. Rising persecution in Germany resulted in increasing numbersof Moravians taking advantage of the opportunity to settle in North America. Bishop Spangenberg surveyed land in North Carolina in 1752, and in 1776 Moravian settlers moved to North Carolina and established a permanent settlement in Salem.
Pietism preaches the saving power of the gospel instead of dogmatic principles.
This leads one to a more personal faith and away from intellectualism. The positive effects of Pietism lead to Bible reading, prayer, outwardly speaking about one's faith, and a turn from worldly activities. Its weaknesses include subjectivity due to the deemphasis of intellectualism and an attitude of self-righteousness. The Pietist influence developed many traditions in the Moravian Church. This ritual consists of a light meal, singing, and a talk which together comprise an informal service that centers on communion.