As the shepherds saw hope in the baby born in a manger and became hope for the world, so we go to the manger again to see hope, becoming the hope the world so desperately needs. In this season of Christmas preparation, we focus on the four themes of Advent and how we are being […]
Nativity’s High School Youth organized a “Sweets for Sharing” event in December 2022—the first time we’ve been able to share this ministry with cookies since 2019! The youth and their families made over 450 cookies and sweet treats to be packaged and delivered to others. A simple way to share the love of God in […]
Little Kitchen, a Ministry partner of Nativity is in need of Paper Bags to continue to serve the Northeast Minneapolis Community. If you would like to support this wonderful Ministry, you can drop any form of paper bags off at the Welcome Desk of Nativity anytime. One of our dedicated volunteers will deliver the much […]
The children’s choirs and director, Karla Reiland, thank the Nativity community for their wonderful support of the Christmas musical, Away in a Mango, the weekend of December 10-11. The recording is available on our YouTube channel. Throughout the school year, the Children’s Choirs (Age 4- Grade 6) practice on Wednesday evenings, building community, sustaining learning […]
Advent Family Faith Formation – Dec 18 Join us each week of Advent to celebrate hope, peace, joy & love as we await the birth of Jesus! 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 […]
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 December 16, 2022: Prayers of Healing for: Irene Durtsche, John Johnson, Joe Nesser, Callie Jo Slattery, Donna Nelson, Judy Miller, […]
Join Nativity Mental Health Connect, the Nativity community, family, and friends this Tuesday, December 20, from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Nativity Sanctuary for a viewing of the Hope and Healing service offered by Bethlehem Lutheran Church. This is a quiet and contemplative service in support of those experiencing grief and loss along with the joy […]
Each year we welcome extra visitors and guests at the holidays. Are you looking for a way to share your gifts of service and time this Christmas? Consider joining a team of peers to offer leadership and hospitality during this holiday season. Sign up as a family, a group of friends, or yourself. 1. Pick […]
As of this week we’ve received 229 Statements of Intent for our fall stewardship appeal. We thank the Nativity community for your generosity beyond expectations…. Statements of Intent for 2023 If you haven’t yet responded, you can still complete an online form by going to NativityChurch.org/plan-for-giving. Your generosity will make a difference as we seek […]
Thank you to the Nativity community for an impactful Homelessness and Housing Outreach Month! Throughout November, we had good conversations at our tables in the Commons. We shared displays with information about our various ministries and community partnerships: Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, the Dignity Center, LSS Metro Homeless Youth, and Safe House Shelter for Teens. […]