Adult Enrichment and Faith Formation

Adult Faith Formation/Enrichment Groups and Leaders: For specific programs, read the weekend News to Note or contact Pat Hendricks, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation and Vital Aging at bppat127@gmail.com or (763) 221-8149

Drawing Closer to God through Education and Faith Formation:

Vital Aging: Nativity values its senior members. Many of the enrichment opportunities are during the day to accommodate retirement or semi-retirement schedules. Contact Pat Hendricks at bppat127@gmail.com or (763) 221-8149.

Spiritual Coaching: A one to one ministry with a trained spiritual director with the purpose of questioning and growing in faith while balancing the challenges of life.  Contact Pat Hendricks at bppat127@gmail.com  or (763) 221-8149.

Studying God’s Word through Bible Studies

Wednesday Morning Bible Study: Every Wednesday 10:00-11:30am. A study of the scriptures, including historical context and ways they apply today. Pat Hendricks, bppat127@gmail.com C: 763-221-8149.

Learning How God Enters Life through Book Studies

Thursday Morning Book Study: Every Thursday, 9:30-11:00am. A study of contemporary books on topics that challenge and inform our life as followers of Jesus.  Julie Bonde, madjules@gmail.com, C: 612-716-5538.

Saturday at Nine Book Group: Every Saturday, 8:30-10:00 am via Zoom. A study of contemporary books on topics that challenge and inform our life as Christians. The group is a forum for growing deeper in one’s faith through hearing others’ stories. Contact Jerry Hoffman, jerjo.hoffman@gmail.com, (612) 788-1300.

Social Justice Book Club: Each Tuesday 9:30-10:30 am via Zoom. To learn more or get the Zoom link, contact Paula Biessener at paulabgolfer@icloud.com.

Suggest a Book

Summer Bible Study: Denominations of the Christian Family

June 26-Aug. 28 (No meeting on July 3rd) Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 am | Commons & Zoom “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” – Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin Summertime, traditionally, […]

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. […]

News

  • Weekend Prayers – July 13-14, 2024
    PRAY… Below are the names of those we pray for this week. If you have a prayer request, please fill out the form here: www.nativitychurch.org/prayer-request/, or call (612) 781-2766. The following names were correct as of July 12, 2024: Prayers of Healing for: Sonna Larsen, Linda Waalin, Becky Schmalke, Alyssa, Kaley, Steve Hanson, Todd Benson, Sandy Sevre, Jenny Carlson, P. ...
  • Summer Family Faith Formation – July 2024
    Spring Family Faith Formation – July 2024 Join us this for a summer of “Wonders & Miracles,” exploring 10 miracles of the Bible! Pick from watching our Welcome Videos, Worship Together, Reading the Bible, Talk About It, Family Activities, Pray Together and Bless Each Other – or do them all! Worship Together Share in some faith practices of worship ...
  • 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 ...
  • Thank You for Supporting Our Youth!
    This month is travel season for Nativity’s youth! On July 7, the middle schoolers and chaperones left for their Service & Learning Trip in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The youth have been working hard serving at various sites across the city, including Alice’s Community Garden, the Feeding America food warehouse for regional food shelves, as well as ...
  • Join Nativity in the VillageFest Parade!
    August 2 | 5:30-8:30 pm Let’s celebrate our community in the Saint Anthony Village Fest Parade! There’s a place for everyone as we enjoy a local tradition and a beautiful summer evening together. Can’t join us that night? Support Nativity by donating bite-sized candy that participants will distribute along the parade ...
  • 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 ...
  • Join the FPNP Team for a Neighborhood Walk!
    July 22, 7:00 pm | Nativity’s Silver Lake Rd. Parking Lot The Faith Practices and Neighboring Practices team is hosting a second evening walk around Nativity’s neighborhood! Slow down and take a look at our community with new eyes. Maybe say hello to someone you haven’t met before. At the end, we’ll meet up for ...
  • Concrete Mixers to Make a Difference!
    August 4-6 Beat the heat and support a good cause with a Concrete Mixer! During the fundraiser dates at the Saint Anthony Culver’s location, a dollar from every Concrete Mixer will go to Nativity Mental Health Connect. Nativity’s Mental Health Connect works to provide community-based resources, support, and education to improve access to mental health ...
  • Summer Bible Study: Denominations of the Christian Family
    June 26-Aug. 28 (No meeting on July 3rd) Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 am | Commons & Zoom “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” – Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin Summertime, traditionally, is more relaxed for the Wednesday AM Bible Study. This summer, we’ll study various denominations and how they’re both similar and different from the ELCA. We’ll look at ...
  • 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 ...