Want to Learn About Nativity?
At Nativity we seek to learn about what it means to be a follower of Jesus, grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ, discover how we can make a difference, and integrate faith with life. Nativity refers to this as the S.T.A.R. path.
S - Step Up to Membership - Introduction to Nativity Lutheran Church
Step Up will introduce participants to Nativity's Membership process and review Nativity's Core Beliefs, Mission, Vision and Values.
After attending Step Up, persons who desire to become members are enrolled as candidates for membership and are invited to attend one Transform and one Affirm session.
The Step Up class is for people who:
- want to know more about Nativity
- may want to become members
- desire to become members
Upcoming Step Up Classes:
2010
Sunday, September 12, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, October 9, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Sunday, October 10, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, November 14, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, December 12, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Contact Pastor Glenn Seefeldt or Jan Frederickson or call 612-781-2766 to attend a class.
T - Transform
During Transform candidates for membership will learn more about what it means to live a Christ centered purpose balanced life.
Upcoming Transform Classes:
2010
Sunday, November 7, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
A - Affirm
Affirm will help candidates for membership to write personal faith statements and discover their Spiritual Gifts and Passions.
Upcoming Affirm Classes:
2010
Sunday, November 14, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
R - Reach Out
Reach Out will help covenant members write and celebrate their mission statements.
Membership
Members of this congregation shall be those baptized persons who have declared and maintained their membership in accordance with the provisions of the constitution and bylaws of the congregation. Responsibilities are to make regular use of the means of grace, both Word and sacraments, live a Christian life in accordance with the Word of God and the teachings of the Lutheran Church, support the work of this congregation and of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America through contributions of their time, abilities, and financial support as biblical stewards, and bring God's love, hope, joy and peace to the world in which you live.
Participants
Participants may fully participate in the ministries of the congregation and not be a member. Non-members are not eligible to serve as an elected officer, member on the Congregation Council of this congregation or vote at a meeting of the congregation.
Shared Ministry
There are many opportunities to participate! People are helped to identify their gifts and are encouraged to use them for the common good. Contact Jan Frederickson for opportunities to participate at Nativity.
Contact the church office for more information to obtain class information.
