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• Help at Safe House
  July 27, 8:00-Noon | Safe House—Carpool from Nativity Join us for yard work at Safe House on Saturday, July 27. We’ll be weeding, trimming, and clearing out the flower garden. Bring whatever yard tools you have (e.g., knee boards, trimmers, gloves, etc.). Water and snacks will be provided. Safe House is a Lutheran Social Service Shelter for ...
• REJM & IDI Update
  Last year the Racial Equity & Justice Ministry (REJM), with the support and collaboration of our community partner, the Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement (CLNE), hosted over 100 Nativity members in taking the IDI Assessment and over 80 Nativity members for a dynamic presentation of our collective results with Joe Davis and Dave Scherer ...
• Celebrating an Amazing Extravaganza!
  (Thank you to Nativity member Steve Campbell for serving as photographer of the event and to Linda Hausmann and Kyle Soderberg for sharing their photos.) This past Wednesday Nativity hosted its fourth Neighborhood Extravaganza in collaboration with Windom Park, and it was our biggest crowd yet! More than 350 people from the surrounding neighborhoods came together ...
• All Are Welcome to Join the Discussion!
  Saturdays 8:30-10:00 am | Zoom On July 13, the Saturday book group will begin discussing Jim Wallis’ The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy. We welcome others to join the conversation about this important and timely book. Please contact Jerjo.hoffman@gmail.com for the Zoom link, or call 763-443-3353 for more information. Peder ...
• March Is Hunger Outreach Month
  This month we highlight our Hunger & Food Outreach Ministries at Nativity. March is also Minnesota Food Share Month. Learn more at gmcc.org/minnesota-foodshare. March Donation Drives Throughout the month, our Hunger & Food Outreach Ministries will be coordinating drives to support hunger relief in our local area. Food Donate fresh and non-perishable foods by the Welcome Desk. Funds Consider making a ...
• THIS WEEKEND: Bread for the World Letter Writing Campaign
  March 16-17, before & after all worship hours | Nativity Commons Bread for the World encourages congregations in the regular “offering of letters” to end hunger. This weekend all are invited to participate in a Bread for the World Letter Writing Campaign for our Hunger Outreach Month. Please take time to write a letter to your ...
• Rainbow Connections Group Meeting
  March 7, 6:30-8:00 pm | Room 218 Rainbow Connections is a group at Nativity for those supporting LGBTQ+ family members or friends. We’re a peer group sharing resources, faith, stories, and emotions within a confidential and non-judgmental space so that we can, in turn, better support our LGBTQ+ loved ones. The group meets the first Thursday ...
• February Is REJM Outreach Month!
  This month we also highlight our Racial Equity and Justice Ministries at Nativity. We’ll share a variety of in-house and outside activities to build awareness and celebrate REJM initiatives in February and beyond! Coordinate all-church book reads and discussions Host REJM-sponsored movie nights for everyone Organize immersion experiences outside of Nativity Bring REJM-related guests and programs to Nativity Focus on ...
• Join Us for a Feed My Starving Children Packing Event!
  Saturday, March 2, 5:00-6:30 pm | Coon Rapids FMSC Facility: 401 93rd Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Turn hunger into hope by packing nutritious meals! Feed My Starving Children partners with other relief organizations around the world to alleviate hunger. Join Nativity members and friends to pack meals at the FMSC facility in Coon Rapids. ...
• It’s Not Too Late for Good Gifts!
  There’s still time to give gifts that make a difference! Give in honor of friends and family members and help support people in need. How to Participate: 1. Select an ornament from the Advent Tree in the Commons, and make a donation in the amount on the ornament. Each ornament represents a gift item, such as $10 ...