Beacon Bring It Home Week of Action

04
Mar

Beacon Bring It Home Week of Action

The Nativity Homeless and REJM teams took part in this month’s Week of Action to support the Bring it Home, MN bill. Nativity members met with State Senators and Representatives, including State Senator Mary Kunesh on February 15. They discussed homelessness in Minnesota and shared how the Bring it Home, MN bill would assure families […]

04
Mar

Mental Health Connect: Addiction & the Opioid Epidemic

There’s not a single place in our country that isn’t affected by addiction and the opioid epidemic. One in three households is impacted by addiction directly or indirectly. Our special guest speaker for this week can speak to this crisis. Colleen Ronnei, Executive Director of Change the Outcome, has been a steadfast advocate on multiple […]

04
Mar

March Is Hunger Outreach Month

Nativity’s Hunger Community Outreach recognizes and responds to the reality that many people are unable to acquire sufficient food to meet basic nutritional needs. We increase awareness and understanding of hunger and food security in our community. Pantry Ministry As Nativity begins our March 2022 food drive, we look back at Nativity’s support for local […]

01
Mar

Ash Wednesday for Families

Ash Wednesdays for Families – March 2 Join us for an interactive way to observe the tradition of Ash Wednesday as a family! Worship Together Share in some faith practices of worship together! Sing Together:  Jesus Loves Me (camp version and/or traditional) Read the Bible Together Read this week’s God’s Great Story in the children’s […]

28
Feb

Online Prayer Service for Ukraine

Jesus loves all people. As followers of Christ, our hearts go out to the Ukrainian people and all who suffer. Please join us in prayer. As a sign of global solidarity with the people and churches of Ukraine, four Christian World Communions, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), the […]

26
Feb

Winter Family Faith Formation – Feb 27

Winter Family Faith Formation – Feb 27 Join us each week as a family to celebrate all God has for us in the New Year! 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! Welcome Videos Start […]

26
Feb

Weekend Prayers – February 26-27, 2022

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 February 25th, 2022: Prayers of Healing for: Beth Kraling, Barb Bray, Hannah Dalanger, Esther Schwalbe, Maya O., Curt Carlson, Merodie […]

25
Feb

2022 Lenten Theme and Ash Wednesday Worship

Lent is a time in the church year when we dive a bit deeper into our spirituality. This year, using some new and ancient contemplative practices, we will reflect on the habits of Jesus. Reflecting on Jesus’ habits will provide greater awareness of who we are spiritually. It will also challenge us toward new questions […]

25
Feb

News Release Regarding the Death of Amir Locke

The Nativity Community grieves the death of Amir Locke. We stand with his grieving family and community. Amir Locke, a 22-year-old Black man was killed by police as they entered an apartment. His tragic death was preventable. Dangerous policing policy and procedures need to be examined and changed to prevent future deaths. You are invited […]

24
Feb

Summer Camps and Job Openings at Luther Park

Spend summer with Luther Park! Nativity week at Luther Park is targeted for June 26-July 1, 2022. Campers who have completed grades 1-12 can participate in this week of camp. Elementary aged campers will be at the cabins and middle/high school campers will be at the Treehouses. And there are limited spots left for completed […]