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HOLY WEEK & EASTER UPDATE
Hi Nativity, Pastor Ben here! I wanted to make a quick video, here from home, reminding all of you that Holy Week starts this weekend with Palm Sunday.
Latest Sermons
YOUR GIFTS ARE NEEDED TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY
Give because you are inspired by the love of God.
—Second Corinthians 9:13
31 March
Holy Week & Easter Update – Pastor Ben Schori
Hi Nativity, Pastor Ben here! I wanted to make a quick video, here from home, reminding all of you... 28 March
PASTORAL UPDATE – GLENN SEEFELDT
“Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will... 28 March
Making Sense of Our Emotions
I am generally aware of my feelings and emotions, but not always especially when I am in my “taking... 27 March
Palm Sunday Craft & Video Processional
Join us in our traditional Palm Sunday Procession of Palm by video! Even though we can’t be together, we... 25 March
Pre-pack Food for Little Kitchen
Volunteers needed to help pre-pack food for Little Kitchen clients on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-12 Noon. Nativity serves... 20 March
FINDING OUR NEW NORMAL
Nativity Community Update, Pastor Glenn Seefeldt, March 18, 2020 What a week we have been through. Life as we... 19 March
Nativity Lutheran College Scholarships
Did you know that Nativity awards college scholarships each year? These scholarships are available to any Nativity member attending... 13 March
Coronavirus – “Do not fear, for I am with you…
Dear Friend of Nativity: As we have continued to monitor and assess the situation regarding the coronavirus over the... 21 February
LENT 2020 – Put On The Robe Of Grace
LENT is a unique time of reflection before the celebration of Easter. “Put On the Robe of Grace” is... 27 January
Announcing my Deacon Internship at Nativity for 2020
I feel called to serve on the forefront of Outreach and Community Engagement. I strive to support people’s self-empowerment... 30 December
ELCA Good Gifts
An idea from the Nativity Hunger Outreach Team The average American spends more than $700 on Christmas gifts each... 22 November
ELCA Good Gifts
An idea from the Nativity Hunger Outreach Team The average American spends more than $700 on Christmas gifts each... 12 November
A Journey Celebrated
Nativity honors the elders of our community by by inviting them to participate fully into the life of the... 12 November
Palmer Hermundslie Fund – Grant Application
Grant Award Criteria Sponsorship In order that use of the fund be an expression of concern for people on the part... 12 November
LSS Metro Homeless Youth News & Needs
Metro Homeless Youth Services There are many exciting things happening in our services that support children and youth across... 11 November
Summer Youth Trips
Service & Learning Trips On a Service & Learning Trip, we serve and we learn. We come into a... 6 November
Palmer Hermundslie Fund – Grant Application
Grant Award Criteria Sponsorship In order that use of the fund be an expression of concern for people on the part... 31 October
Summer Youth Trips
Service & Learning Trips On a Service & Learning Trip, we serve and we learn. We come into a... 15 October
LSS Metro Homeless Youth News & Needs
Metro Homeless Youth Services There are many exciting things happening in our services that support children and youth across... 4 October
Honoring Marilyn Eberlein As She Retires
Marilyn’s service to Lutheran congregations began when she was in the 9th grade. As the only person who could... 11 July
Neighborhood Extravaganza
Faces were painted, food was eaten, connections were made, a puppet show was enjoyed, laughs were had, and in... 30 June
Aging With Gusto!
During the Vital Aging weekend, people over 60 had an opportunity to respond to statements about the aging process.... 30 June
Name the Gadget!
After all the services, June 29 and 30th, people had the opportunity to look at antique kitchen and garage/shop gadgets.... 28 June
Atlanta Service and Learning Trip 2019 – Update Part IV
Our youth continue to explore, learn, grow, and serve in Atlanta this week. On Wednesday they did a Bible... 26 June
Atlanta Service and Learning Trip 2019 – Update Part III
Our youth continue to explore, learn, grow, and serve in Atlanta this week. We were treated to a guest... 25 June
Atlanta Service and Learning Trip 2019 – Update Part II
On Sunday our youth were in Birmingham, Alabama to continue their service and learning trip. They are now in... 24 June
Atlanta Service and Learning Trip 2019 – Update
The youth and leaders have worked their way across a good portion of the U.S. and are now in... 7 June
Meet Vladimir Poveda…
Nativity’s new intern pastor. Vladimir begins June 15, 2019. Vladimir and his wife Sarah and their three children are... 25 April
AMMPARO Migrant Children
Get involved Pray for the safety of migrant children and families on the journey and for justice as they reach... 13 March
LENT 2019 – Faith & Social Justice: Why?
On Wednesdays March 13, 20, 27 April 3 & 10 guest presenters will examine the implications of what it... 13 March
NE Senior Services Visit
Nativity is a Vital Aging community—providing spiritual and practical resources to enhance the aging process. As part of Nativity’s... 20 February
Kitbull – Pixar SparkShorts
Don’t let your fears get in the way of friendships. Be courageous… Love courageously. 19 February
Movie Night Recap
The first Anti Racism Team (ART) Friday night movie of 2019 watched Harvest of Empire film. It was a... 13 February
Women in Action – Days for Girls
A group of 19 women with Nativity Women in Action group gathered Sunday 2/10 to prepare postpartum kits for... 24 January
RACE, RELIGION, and RESPONSE: AN EVENING WITH JIM WALLIS
Several members of the Nativity Community attended the presentation and panel discussion featuring Jim Wallis on January 12 at... 30 July
Goats Gracing Nativity
Nativity Lutheran Church is in the process of redesigning our green space. We want to expand our vegetable gardens... 27 July
Nativity Has A Heart for the Homeless
Over the past 5 years members of our Nativity Community have very generously contributed to Lutheran Social Service Metro... 17 July
Nativity Sustainability/Environment Outreach Team – Front Entry Plan
Nativity Garden Vision Our vision for Nativity front entry: We see a front entry experience that is welcoming, safe,... 21 June
Dragonfly Packets
On June 20 we had a great group of people join us at Nativity to help assemble DRAGONFLY PROJECT PACKETS.... 12 June
Fresh Produce for Food Shelves
Nativity supports the Little Kitchen and NEED food. People from the Hunger Outreach Team are looking for fresh produce to... 7 June
Quarters Add Up!
Did you know that the Wednesday A.M. Bible Study group makes the M&M tube containers available to the group... 24 May
Jodi Dean Has Accepted A Position With Another Organization
After 14 years at Nativity Church it’s time for me to try a new adventure. I am sad, grateful,... 23 May
Intertwine Says "Thank you."
The Intertwine community shared a moment of gratitude for Nativity’s ongoing support at our Sunday gathering at Water Bar... 18 May
LSS Circle
The Lutheran Social Service Circle Met on Thursday May 17. In addition to learning more about the services of LSS.... 7 May
Luther Park Camping and Retreat Center
Luther Park Camping and Retreat Center is celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. Nativity Lutheran Church has been a... 26 April
Tori Setterholm Retires
On May 19 & 20, 2018, Nativity will say “Thank You” to Tori Setterholm for her 11 years of... 16 February
Hunger Outreach Team
In the month of March the Hunger Outreach Team at Nativity will be offering opportunities to participate and support... 1 April
GOOD NEWS APPLIED TO LIFE – DEVOTIONS & PRAYER WITH DEACON INTERN, KYLE SODERBERG
I woke up this morning to a pleasant feeling. My wife, Janell, rolled out of bed, took the pup... 20 March
Vital Aging: Caring for Nativity’s Seniors
Nativity cares deeply for those who are seniors and those who are vulnerable. Many people feel isolated under this... 19 March
Nativity Community Outreach Teams Update
Outreach Leaders & Ministers, Thank you for your continued faith, generous spirits, and compassionate hearts. I hope you, your... 19 March
Adult Faith Formation Update
The weekly book and Bible studies are continuing using email. Tuesday Book Study continues with Richard Rohr’s, Universal Christ.... 28 February
Flippin Out Over The Success of our Pancake Breakfast
We sold 199 tickets sold for the pancake breakfast. After expenses, our total earned for the youth trips is... 21 February
Nativity Partners with Mental Health Connect
Mental Health Connect is an inter-faith collaborative that works to help individuals and families get connected to the mental... 27 December
LSS Circle Christmas Outreach 2019
This year’s outreach to provide needed items for the Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota (LSS) Metro Homeless Youth program... 20 November
Abundant Harvest – Chef-Inspired Recipes
On Saturday, November 9th we filled our Fellowship Hall with both wonderful people and wonderful smells for our Abundant... 11 November
A Presentation on Music Therapy
On October 30th, Lara Hermanson, music therapist for Cherrywood Pointe Senior Housing, spoke to a group of 30 on... 11 November
A Journey Celebrated
Nativity honors the elders of our community by by inviting them to participate fully into the life of the... 18 October
A Journey Celebrated
Thank you to all who attended our recent “Celebrate the Journey” worship service and lunch to honor our senior... 4 October
Nativity Quilters Remember
Nativity’s Quilters have donated hundreds of quilts to people all over the world. The group began in September 1967... 13 August
Beer and Hymns Follow up.
There were 45 people from 12 congregations who enjoyed a fun evening at Beer and Hymns! Rainfall made a... 25 June
Nativity Front Entry
Our Sustainability/Environment Outreach Team continues to make progress on our front entry. Here are a few pictures of it... 6 June
MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT BREAKFAST
Early morning on June 4, 17 persons from our Nativity Community attended the Mental Health Connect fundraiser breakfast at... 4 June
Beer and Hymns Follow up.
Another successful evening for Beer and Hymns! 54 people attended from 8 different congregations. The event continues to bring... 10 April
Nativity Adults Ask Some of Today’s Tough Questions
Through small group reflection and conversation, Nativity folks are challenged by spiritual questions. What does it mean to grow... 3 April
March Shark Madness was a hit!
A group of 30 or so gathered early evening, eager to bond, connect, and offer a world of support.... 2 April
Beer & Hymns
Another successful evening for Beer and Hymns! 43 people attended from 9 different congregations. A special thank you goes... 22 February
Immigration Yesterday and Today
Members of the Wednesday AM Bible Study spent a session looking at the exhibit on recent immigrants, and comparing... 5 February
Hearing Loss Presentation
Thirty six people attended Popular Topics on Sunday, February 3rd to hear Dr. Rolf Skogerboe, Ear/Nose/Throat surgeon. Dr. Skogerboe... 28 January
Dignity Brew
On Thursday, January 24, about 75 individuals, including many members of the Nativity Community gathered at La Doña Cerveceria for... 21 December
S.A.L.T. & Fleece
On December 14th the Student Action Leadership Team (S.A.L.T.) hosted 23 high school students in a night to support... 9 October
Days for Girls – Recap
The Global Mission Outreach Team thanks the Nativity community for supporting the Days for Girls (female hygiene kits) project.... 3 October
God's Work. Our Hands – Recap
On September 9, members of our Nativity Community participated in God’s Work Our Hands projects. 15 volunteers painted and... 10 August
NATIVITY’S COMMUNITY OUTREACH WAS ON PARADE
Nativity made a big impression with over 100 people participating in the St Anthony Village Fest Parade. Nativity’s strength... 30 July
Why do I give? -Mitch Granholm
My wife Rachel and her family have been members of Nativity for over 30 years. I was fortunate enough... 17 July
Why do I give? -Luke Juhl
My family and I have been members at Nativity for a number of years and our children also attend... 13 June
Why do I give? -Rachel Dungca
I have been thinking about what my family has received from Nativity and why we give to Nativity. The... 7 June
Did you know…
From 2011 to 2020, 10,00 people will turn 65 every day By 2020, people over 65 will comprise 20%... 30 May
Why do I give? -Lisa Blanksma
Pastor Glenn invited me to speak on why I give to Nativity. Today there seems to be so many... 25 May
Nativity Lutheran Scholarship Awards – 2018-2019
The Nativity Lutheran College Scholarship Committee is pleased to award scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year to the following... 24 May
Nativity Lutheran Scholarships
Thank you. Last spring, I graduated from Augsburg College (now, Augsburg University) with my degree in youth & family... 7 May
UPDATE on The Bangladesh School Project
The Bangladesh School Project is part of the Nativity Lutheran Church Global Outreach Team. It is important to note... 2 April
Eastside Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels programs have existed in the Twin Cities for over 40 years providing nutritious home-delivered meals and... 20 March
Bringing You a Message of Hope
It was another busy weekend at Nativity. One of the highlights – The Sixteenth Annual Dragonfly Project Celebration and... 3 March
CAN WE TALK ABOUT GUNS? A CONVERSATION GUIDE
An conversation guide about guns in our society. by Lindsey Peterson OPEN THE CONVERSATION GUIDE DOWNLOAD THE... 26 February
Leah Reddy In The News!
By Terry Blain Special to the Star Tribune Leah Reddy plays Nancy Kerrigan in the “Tonya & Nancy” opera. It... 24 January
Welcome Joanne Griffin to Nativity Staff
Joanne will oversee the “Belonging” process, a process of helping people to feel connected as part of the Nativity... 8 December
Year-End Giving
2017 Giving Statements through the end of November were mailed out earlier this week. Are you considering your year-end... 26 October
Nativity Staffing Update
Welcome Gail Bergsven and Pat Hendricks to Nativity staff! Gail will serve as Director of Community Partnerships and Staff... 19 October
Nativity Calls Pastor Ben Schori
Pastor Ben Schori will begin his work at Nativity November 20, 2017. On the weekend of October 7-8, 2017,...Upcoming Events
We will live stream worship at 10:30 a.m. for March 15, 22 and 29. We will also live stream our Wednesday Worship at 11:45am and 7:00 pm on
Wednesday, March 18, 25, and April 1.
02 Apr 9:30 am
Thursday AM Book Study
Every Thursday, 9:30-11:00 AM. A study of contemporary books on topics that challenge and inform our life as followers of Jesus. Beginning February 27th, the book will be GROUNDED: FINDING GOD IN THE WORLD, A SPIRITUAL REVOLUTION, by Diana Butler Bass. Contact person, Julie Bonde, madjules@gmail.com 04 Apr 9:45 am
Musikgarten 2020 Spring Session
Spring 2020 Musikgarten Curriculum: “Play with Me” Wednesday, January 29 – Saturday, April 25. Musikgarten at Nativity is a musical experience designed to bring the joy of music to children ages 0-4 and their parent/caregiver. Children are naturally drawn to music, and music touches the whole child, supporting social, physical, emotional, and intellectual development. People […] 04 Apr 10:30 am
Musikgarten 2020 Spring Session
Spring 2020 Musikgarten Curriculum: “Play with Me” Wednesday, January 29 – Saturday, April 25. Musikgarten at Nativity is a musical experience designed to bring the joy of music to children ages 0-4 and their parent/caregiver. Children are naturally drawn to music, and music touches the whole child, supporting social, physical, emotional, and intellectual development. People […]
04 Apr 5:30 pm
Saturday Evening Worship
Worship at Nativity Nativity loves and accepts people as they are and wherever they are in their spiritual journey. Worship with a “pop”. A casual come-as-you-are service with a variety of music from around the world plus popcorn to munch on. Holy Communion is celebrated every week. Children are welcome. Most saturdays, we also serve […]Welcome to Nativity
Worship: Saturday, 5:30pm. Sunday, 8:00am, 9:00am & 10:30am. Wednesday, 6:15pm
