An Advent Concert with Jeanne Cotter

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Nov

An Advent Concert with Jeanne Cotter

Enjoy an Advent evening of story, song, and prayer with Nativity’s own Jeanne Cotter, along with Tony Alonso, at the Historic Paramount Theatre in Austin, Minnesota. The performance will be held on Saturday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. Jeanne Cotter is a very talented and active singer-songwriter and […]

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Nov

Sermon on the Mount Children’s Spring Musical

Sermon on the Mount Children’s Spring Musical Are you missing baseball season? Never fear! The kids of Nativity would like to share the baseball themed, “Sermon on the Mount” with you! Last spring the kids choir worked quickly to prepare a musical to be shared outdoors with their families. This video is a mix of […]

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Nov

Support the Start Anew Community Holiday Campaign

Through our partnership with the Center for Leadership & Neighborhood Engagement (CLNE), we can have an impact on underprivileged families and ‘the unhoused’ in our community. Start Anew is a non-profit that works with people and families impacted by the criminal justice system. Start Anew is hosting a children’s holiday shopping event December 17-18. Children […]

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Nov

Global Outreach: Focus on Madagascar

An informational meeting will be held on December 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Learn about programs designed to help female students in Madagascar and to promote community health education there. We’ll also share future service opportunities with a focus on Madagascar (e.g. making female hygiene kits and packing a shipping container). FYI: This […]

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Nov

Joy to the World: A Celebration of Christmas Carols 

All are welcome to attend an enjoyable two-part event celebrating the songs of the Advent/Christmas season on December 8 and 15.   Wednesday, December 8, 10:00-11:30 am, in the Commons: This session will reveal the sometimes quirky origins and little-known facts about our beloved Christmas carols. Meet in the Commons or participate via Zoom, 10:00-11:30 am. If you’re new […]

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Nov

ELCA Good Gifts: A Christmas Gift to Support World Hunger

The average American spends more than $700 on Christmas gifts each year. Rethink traditional gift-giving this holiday with ELCA Good Gifts. Give in honor of friends and family members and help support people in need. Hunger Outreach and Global Outreach are jointly organizing this holiday fundraising initiative. How to Participate: 1. Select an ornament from […]

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Nov

Celebrating Advent and Christmas – “Emmanuel: God with us”

Our Advent and Christmas theme this year at Nativity is “Emmanuel: God with us.” The name Emmanuel first shows up in the book of Isaiah, and again, centuries later, in the Gospel of Matthew, where we read that it means “God is with us.” In this four-week season of Advent, we’ll discern how the message, “God with us,” gives us hope, peace, joy, […]

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Nov

Congregational Meeting for Election of Council and Approval of 2022 Budget

A Congregational Meeting will be held December 4-5, 2021. We will meet in person after each worship hour and will offer a Zoom option at 11:45 am on December 5. You can join at https://zoom.us with Meeting ID: 854 5221 2807 and Passcode: 703636, or you may use the direct link offered below. The purpose […]

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Nov

Thanksgiving for Young Families – Nov 24

Thanksgiving for Families – Nov 24 Join us for an interactive way to observe the tradition of Thanksgiving Worship as a family! Worship Together Share in some faith practices of worship together! Sing Together: It’s Good To Give Thanks To the Lord Read the Bible Together Read this week’s God’s Great Story in the children’s Bible […]

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Nov

Fall Family Faith Formation – Nov 21

Fall Family Faith Formation – Nov 21 Join us each week as a family to celebrate the fun of fall with some of the BIG stories 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 […]