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I noticed him walking slowly next to his dad, holding his carefully crafted edible caterpillar in front of him. “Wow,” I commented, “a caterpillar made out of grapes.” “Yeah,” the little boy responded with great enthusiasm. “And you can eat it too!” I knelt to take a closer look. “His name is Squiggles,” explained the […]
Nov. 29th, 5:30-6:30 pm | Fellowship Hall Community is built around shared tables and shared wisdom, so we’re inviting YOU to join us for a meal that feeds more than just our bodies. On Nov. 29th. we’re gathering for our Community Meal, a time of togetherness, reflection, and hope. We’ll be exploring the themes of […]
Monday, Nov. 27th, 6:00-7:00 pm We’ve been journeying together through the deeply moving pages of “Braiding Sweetgrass” for a month. Now, it’s time to gather around our virtual campfire and share our insights, reflections, and the many ways this book has enriched our lives. Join us on for an immersive Zoom discussion. Register in advance […]
November 1-19 LSS Circle is once again coordinating the effort to support youth experiencing homelessness who are served by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. As we have the last three years, we are asking for financial gifts only for this outreach fundraiser. Initially chosen as a safety measure during the pandemic, this approach has been […]
Throughout November, the Homelessness and Housing Outreach Team will be hosting panel conversations, guest speakers, tables in the Commons, and more. It’s a chance for our community to better understand critical issues around housing and ways we can work to address them. Please join us! All Month Long: Homelessness and Housing Outreach Teams and community […]
Week 5: Burning Sweetgrass – A Reflection on the Final Week Throughout the past month, we have journeyed together through the pages of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass. Now, as we reach the final week, we are invited to reflect on the theme of “Burning Sweetgrass.” This week’s readings lead us on a path of […]
Week 4: Embracing Sustainable Living Through Braiding Sweetgrass The fourth week of reading Braiding Sweetgrass focuses on the theme of the book – Braiding Sweetgrass. The stories shared in this section are not only educational but also thought-provoking. It takes us on a journey inspired by the natural world. This week’s reading helps us understand […]
Week 3: Exploring the Honorable Harvest and Indigenous Connection to the Land in Braiding Sweetgrass Welcome back to our discussion on the book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This week, we delve into week three with the theme of Picking Sweetgrass. We begin on a journey through the author’s personal experiences and insights on […]
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 November 10, 2023: Prayers of Healing for: Duane Jones, Bonnie Morris, Emily Odde, Jim Norquist, Bob, Pat & Mary […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS. Saturday, November 11, 11:00 am -12:00 pm | Nativity Take a tour of ancient Chinese culture with traditional instruments and folklore. Rhonda brings the dramatic characters to life through storytelling, while Zhang Ying adds musical accompaniment with bamboo, clay, and bone flutes. Listen to the unique sounds […]