Caring for the People of Ukraine

24
Mar

Caring for the People of Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has left the world stunned in disbelief. Millions of people are seeking refuge in neighboring countries. Many of the Ukrainians fleeing their homes need shelter and such necessities as food, water, and toiletries. Care for people also includes pastoral and psychological support to address the trauma they’ve endured. In Micah 6:8 […]

23
Mar

Join Letter Writing for Bread for the World

We can be heard better when we speak together to help address hunger here in the U.S. and abroad. Your participation makes a difference. Take action by writing your own letter. You can: 1) Use the insert in this weekend’s News to Note and mail it in. 2) Submit a letter online at https://bread.org. 3) […]

21
Mar

RIC Survey Results and Upcoming RIC Forums

The Nativity Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Core Team is pleased to present this summation of the results of the RIC Survey, which was open to the congregation January 30 – February 13. We, the Core Team, were so pleased that 161 submissions of the survey were received and wish to express our gratitude to all […]

19
Mar

Club 56 – March 20

Rising Tension This year, we use Echo as our storytelling to help us relate to God’s story to discover meaning and develop fresh insights. It is our prayer that you can engage with your family using creative writing, drawing, and conversation. Each week, students will use an Echo Journal to complete the weekly activities. If […]

19
Mar

Winter Family Faith Formation – March 20

Winter Family Faith Formation – March 20 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 […]

18
Mar

Weekend Prayers – March 19-20, 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 March 18, 2022: Prayers of Healing for: Sunnie Richardson, Steve Parrott, Alyssa, Kaley, Dave Carlson, Deb Reddy, Merrie Beaman, Mitch, […]

18
Mar

Volunteers Needed for Little Kitchen Food Shelf

Nativity works weekly on Thursday evenings (5:45-7:30 PM) at the Little Kitchen Food Shelf at Grace Lutheran Church, 1500 6th St. NE in Minneapolis. Nativity has partnered with Grace Lutheran’s Little Kitchen mission for several years to volunteer one of the four days the food shelf is open. You can work monthly or any amount […]

18
Mar

Pandemic Protocol Update

Dear Nativity Community, Two years ago, we shared the news that we would close the church to onsite activities due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been two years of act, react, pivot, and do it all over again. As we did, we took comfort in the words, “Come to me all you who are […]

15
Mar

Nativity Scholarship Applications for 2022-2023

Did you know that Nativity awards college scholarships each year? These scholarships are available to any Nativity member attending an ELCA Lutheran college or seminary. High school seniors must submit a copy of their transcript. Current college students must submit either a record of college grades or a statement from an Academic Dean or Registrar […]

14
Mar

Nativity Annual Meeting: Summary Notes

The Nativity community met virtually for its annual meeting on February 13, 2022. The following is a Summary of Comments and Questions from the Annual Meeting. How is Nativity Doing? Nativity is solid financially and general sentiment is positive. Staff and community are excited for the future and the possible changes. How is NCFC doing? […]