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

The IDI and JustMove Return to Nativity!

Series Begins March 16, 11:30-12:30 | Fellowship Hall In March 2023, over 80 people gathered to hear JustMove share our collective results for the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) after more […]

Lenten Book Read & Discussion

In-Person: Sundays 10:30 am 3/15, 3/22, 4/5 | Fellowship Hall Online: Thursdays 7:00-8:15 pm 3/13, 3/27, 4/10 | Zoom Link to Join To correspond with this year’s Lenten theme of […]

News

  • April is Environment & Sustainability Month
    Join us for environmentally focused events this month and learn how you can contribute! Finding the Hope in Climate Action April 6, 9:00-10:00 am | Fellowship Hall Join us in the Fellowship Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to learn what actions you can take to positively address Climate Change. Hear what others are doing in their ...
  • Weekend Prayers – March 22-23, 2025
    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 March 21, 2025: Prayers of Healing for: Willie Richie, David Young, Cheryl Blaske, Sarah Kaufman, Lorna Jones, Sonya Gee Calgren, Earl Sorenson, Jennifer Harrell, ...
  • Welcoming Nativity’s New Co-Pastor: Angela LaMoore
    On the weekend of March 8-9, the congregation voted to call Pastor Angela LaMoore to serve as Co-Pastor alongside Pastor Glenn Seefeldt. The vote of 187 yes and 3 no is a very strong vote of confidence in Pastor Angela’s abilities. Pastor Angela will begin as Co-Pastor on March 15. As Pastor Angela begins her ministry ...
  • Making a Difference: Hunger & Food Outreach Month
    March is Hunger and Food Outreach Month at Nativity! It’s also National Hunger Awareness Month. In 2024, the Nativity community donated over 1200 pounds of food to our local community in partnership with local area food shelves. Considering the record numbers of people seeking food and support from our local area food shelves now, let’s ...
  • Our Holy Week & Easter Schedule
    Whether you physically come to in-person worship or participate virtually, we are asking the Nativity community to intentionally commit to journeying through the Holy Week story and experience together. The worship services build upon one another all the way to Jesus’ death on the cross, making the celebration of the good news of his resurrection ...
  • Palm Weekend Means Pancakes!
    Saturday, April 12, 6:30-7:30 pm Sunday, April 13, 8:30-Noon The annual pancake dinner/breakfast is a fun annual tradition and an intergenerational invitation from the youth to the whole congregation. We appreciate our young people’s service and leadership! All proceeds from the event will go toward travel for this summer’s Youth Service & Learning Trips. Tickets will be available ...
  • Get Ready for Spring with the Youth Plant Sale!
    It’s time to get your green thumb ready! The youth of Nativity are hosting their Annual Plant and Flower Sale. Proceeds will support travel for the Middle School and High School Service & Learning Trips this summer. Orders can be placed until Sunday, April 13. Plants will be available for pickup on Saturday, May 10. We ...
  • Celebrating the Journey!
    Wednesday, April 2, 11:45 am Worship All Nativity elders and guests are invited to participate in a time of worship and to enjoy fellowship and lunch afterward The Lenten worship will include special music, an inspiring message, and communion. There is no cost to attend the worship and lunch. If you need a ride, please contact Jan ...
  • Join Us for Weekly Online Meditation
    Lenten Wednesdays 12:30-1:00 pm | Click HERE to Join via Zoom  Lent is traditionally a time of preparation for Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and resurrection. This preparation readies us to claim all the benefits of new life come Easter. Part of the preparation process is to deepen our relationship with the divine over Lent. It just so ...
  • Racial Equity & Justice Movies Are Back!
    Saturday, March 15, 6:45 pm | Fellowship Hall Sunday, March 23, 11:45 pm | Fellowship Hall Our March film, The Long Game, depicts the true story of the San Felipe High School “Mustangs” golf team, a Mexican American golf team that overcame segregation and discrimination to win the Texas state high school golf championship in 1957. A ...