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Nativity aspires to be a loving and inclusive community, accepting people wherever they are on their journey of faith.

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3312 Silver Lake Rd.. Saint Anthony, MN 55418

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Latest Sermons

It’s the Paraclete (Para-What?) – Acts 2:1-4, Galatians 5:22-25

By Kyle Soderberg, June 8, 2025 10:30 am

One in Christ – Galatians 3:23-29

By Rev. John Hulden, June 1, 2025 10:30 am

The Gift of Belonging – Galatians 3:1-9

By Dan Bielenberg, May 25, 2025 10:30 am

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“Paul’s Greatest Hits” Summer Sermon Series

June 14 – August 3 This summer we’ll explore some of the most popular writings of the Apostle Paul....

Nativity’s Building Belonging Campaign: Summer Update

Nativity’s building is a tool for spiritual growth and numerical growth. When worship guests are asked what they are...

Celebrating Pride Outreach Month

This Pride Month we recognize the grave and threatening circumstances LGBTQIA+ people face through rising violence, legislative targeting, and...

Jam for Gender Justice!

Join Us for A Family-Friendly Outdoor Fundraising Concert! Wednesday, June 25, 6:00-8:30 pm Central Park Pavilion | 3503 Silver...

June REJM Movie: The Imitation Game

Saturday, June 14, 6:45 pm | Fellowship Hall Sunday, June 22, 11:45 am | Fellowship Hall In 1939, the...

Support Nativity’s Youth as a “Van Fan”!

Help the Nativity youth participating in Service & Learning Trips this summer raise funds to pay for the rental...

Summer Faith Formation Begins This Sunday

This weekend Nativity begins our summer faith formation, which will include both indoor and outdoor activities and mini-worship. No...

Join Us for Outdoor Yoga!

Wednesdays, 6:00 pm | 2901 33rd Ave. NE Beginning June 4, Nativity’s weekly yoga is moving to the backyard...

Tour Nativity Garden Areas

Saturday, June 7, 4:30-5:00 pm and Sunday, June 8, 10:00-10:30 am Join Nativity’s Sustainability Team to learn about the...

June Save-the-Date

June: Pride Outreach Month June 7-8: Pentecost Weekend June 7-8: Nativity Gardens Tour June 7-8: Joining Weekend June 8:...

Celebrating Pastor Angela’s Installation

May 31-June 1 All Worship Hours We welcome the community to celebrate together the installation of Pastor Angela LaMoore...

Yard Work with Love

Saturday, May 31, 9:00 am – Noon Join us for yard work (planting, raking, etc.) at the LSS Safe...

June 7-8 Is Joining Weekend

Are you interested in making Nativity Church your official faith home? We would love to have you join us...

Mental Health & Wellness Outreach Month

May Is Mental Health & Wellness Outreach Month at Nativity. This team responds to the reality that people in...

The Story of Fascism in Europe

Saturday, May 10, 6:45 pm | Fellowship Hall Sunday, May 18, 11:45 am | Fellowship Hall Travel writer and...

Join Us for Wednesday Community Dinners!

Each week we come together to share a hot meal and great fellowship with our neighbors in the greater...

What Does “One in Christ” Mean?

IDI-JUSTmove Series Continues May 4, 11:45-12:45 | Fellowship Hall This March and April, many of us enjoyed fun and powerful...

Taking Climate Action Where You Live

April 27, 10:00-11:00 | Commons Visit several information tables and hear about specific, achievable actions you can take to...

POSTPONED: ‘March Shark Madness’ (in April)!

***This event has been postponed. A new date will be announced in the coming weeks.*** April 17, 6:00-7:00 pm...

Palm Weekend Means Pancakes!

Saturday, April 12, 6:30-7:30 pm Sunday, April 13, 8:30-Noon The annual pancake dinner/breakfast is a fun annual tradition and...

Join Us for Weekly Online Meditation

Lenten Wednesdays 12:30-1:00 pm | Click HERE to Join via Zoom Lent is traditionally a time of preparation for...

Celebrating the Journey!

Wednesday, April 2, 11:45 am Worship All Nativity elders and guests are invited to participate in a time of...

Making a Difference: Hunger & Food Outreach Month

March is Hunger and Food Outreach Month at Nativity! It’s also National Hunger Awareness Month. In 2024, the Nativity...

Racial Equity & Justice Movies Are Back!

Saturday, March 15, 6:45 pm | Fellowship Hall Sunday, March 23, 11:45 pm | Fellowship Hall Our March film,...

Lenten Book Read & Discussion

In-Person: Sundays 10:30 am 3/15, 3/22, 4/5 | Fellowship Hall Online: Thursdays 7:00-8:15 pm 3/13, 3/27, 4/10 | Zoom...

“Many Ways to Pray” Series Begins March 9!

March 9, 16 & 30 from 9:00-10:00 am | Fellowship Hall Prayer is a relationship with God. As we...

It’s a SOUPER Smorgasbord!

Wednesday, March 12, 5:30-6:30 | Fellowship Hall Enjoy a full lineup of choices for this SOUPER supper! Try all...

Our Lenten Theme & Programming: “Disciples on the Journey”

In the days following his mountain-top transfiguration, Jesus “set his face to go to Jerusalem,” (Lk 9:51). With this,...

RESCHEDULED for Thursday: Ash Wednesday Worship & Meals

Our RESCHEDULED Ash Wednesday (NOW THURSDAY) and Weekend schedule is as follows. RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY: Ash Wednesday Worship and...

“You Can Make a Difference” Series

Six Tuesdays: March 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 8, 15 | In Person at Nativity Two Time Offerings:...

March 8-9 Is Joining Weekend

Are you interested in making Nativity Church your official faith home? We would love to have you join us...

Embodied Racial Healing Event

February 27, 6:30-8:30 pm | Fellowship Hall During these deeply divided times, learn self-awareness and grounding practices that help...

February Is Racial Equity & Justice Month!

Each February we highlight our year-round Racial Equity & Justice Outreach Ministries at Nativity. Check out the full list...

A Case for Love Screening with Light Lunch

February 23, 12:00 pm | Fellowship Hall Please note: The film includes sensitive issues. As part of Nativity’s Racial...

Rainfall Valentine’s Concert

Saturday, Feb. 22, 7:00-8:30 pm | Nativity Celebrate with Rainfall’s music of love, faith, and life, featuring original songs...

Call to Join Nativity’s Art Collection Team!

The Racial Equity & Justice Team and Nativity’s Building Committee are interested in diversifying the art collection at Nativity...

Outreach Volunteer Brunch

February 15, 10:30-12:00 | Nativity (Room TBD) Join us for an Outreach Volunteer Brunch on a weekend dedicated to...

The Summer Brochure Is Here!

Ready for summer yet? Check out our Youth and Family Ministry Summer Brochure available in the Commons. You’ll find...

Finding Hope in Philippians

Begins February 19—Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 am | Commons & Zoom The Wednesday Adult Bible Study group will begin the new...

Join Us for the Annual Meeting & Meal

February 8, 6:30 pm | Fellowship Hall This year’s Annual Meeting will be held in person after the Saturday...

How to Offer Compassionate Support

February 11, 7:00-8:30 pm | Room 218 Occasions like Valentine’s Day or an anniversary can reignite feelings of grief...

Our 2025 Strategic Initiative: An Invitation to Shared Ministry

“Encouraging people to grow spiritually through meaningful engagement, loving God and neighbor.” We at Nativity are called to Love...

RIC Weekend: Celebrating & Building “Resilient Community”

January 25-26, All Worship Hours This year’s theme for our annual Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Weekend is “Resilient Community.”...

RIC Weekend: Join Us for a Meal & Movie!

Saturday, January 25, 6:30 pm | Room 218 We invite everyone in the Nativity community and guests for a...

Helping Kids Cope: Tips For Supporting Good Family Mental Health

January 29, 7:00-8:30 pm | Room 218 (parents) & Fellowship Hall (youth) This is a one-hour class for parents,...

Join Us for Our MLK Celebration & Agape Music Worship January 18-19

Nativity will celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at all worship hours January 18-19. Deacon...

January 25-26 Is Joining Weekend

Are you interested in making Nativity Church your official faith home? We would love to have you join us...

Supporting Each Other: Caring for Family Mental Health

January 14, 6:45-8:30 pm | Room 218 Explore ways to support family mental health within your faith community. Learn...

Thursday Book Conversations: New Selection Begins January 9th!

Thursdays 9:30-11:00 | In Person and Online The Thursday Book Conversations group invites you to join us for our...

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...

WONDER: Our 2024 Advent Theme

This Advent, we’ll journey with the theme “Wonder” as an invitation to experience the Christmas story in new ways....

Congregational Meeting for Budget and Election of Council & Officers

December 7-8 following all worship services A Congregational Meeting will be held to approve the Nativity budget for 2025,...

All Aboard for the Christmas Musical!

December 14-15 | All Worship Hours The Christmas Express: Finding Joy in the Journey Every Christmas Eve, the passengers...

Sweets for Sharing—Volunteers Needed!

Each year, through Sweets for Sharing, we have the joy of sharing God’s love in a simple, meaningful way....

The Art of Listening: Cultivating Compassionate Presence

November 10 & 24, 9:00-10:00 am | Fellowship Hall Listening is something we take for granted, but being a...

Dual Donation Drives for LSS Metro Youth & Kimball Court

November 2 through 24 LSS Metro Youth Experiencing Homelessness—Monetary Drive Each year, LSS Circle coordinates an annual fundraiser for...

November is Homelessness & Housing Outreach Month

In November, we lift up the homelessness and housing initiatives Nativity members collaborate on all year long. We have...

All Saints’ Weekend is Nov. 2-3

This weekend, November 2-3, we’ll remember loved ones with a special prayer liturgy for All Saints’ Weekend. As part...

Congregational Pop-Up Meetings

Nov. 9-10 after all worship hours | Fellowship Hall Have 30 minutes? Join us for quick updates on Nativity’s...

Safety Planning & Suicide Prevention: A Guide for Friends and Family

November 12, 6:30-8:00 pm | Room 218 Nativity Mental Health Connect: Meet. Watch. Discuss. Did you know? Caring and...

THIS WEEKEND: “Trunk or Treat”!

Saturday, October 26, 3:00-5:00 pm | West Parking Lot Join us for an afternoon of fun, treats and costumes!...

Workshop on Downsizing

Workshop on Downsizing Oct. 27, 9:00-10:00 am | Fellowship Hall Sorting through belongings and knowing what to keep, sell,...

“World of Difference” Women’s Gathering

Saturday, November 2, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Diamond Lake Lutheran Church 5760 Portland Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55417 The...

Bread for the World Letter Writing Campaign

October 19-20, after all worship hours | Commons Nativity will hold an in-person letter writing event the weekend of...

October REJM Movie: The Soloist

Saturday, Oct. 12, 6:45 pm | Fellowship Hall Sunday, Oct. 20, 11:45 am | Fellowship Hall The Soloist is...

Turn Hunger into Hope

October 12, 5:00-6:30 pm | Coon Rapids FMSC Facility Feed My Starving Children partners with other relief organizations around...

Bible Milestone Ministries

3-Year-Old Bible Milestone—Sept. 29, 9:00 & 10:30 am worship This is special moment to receive a Spark Story Bible...

Take Part in the Faith & Neighboring Practices Walk

Oct. 7, 6:00 | Meet at Nativity Slow down and take a look at our community with new eyes....

Join Us for Nativity’s Annual Elder Worship & Luncheon

October 9, 11:00 am | Nativity Celebrate the journey of Vital Aging! We welcome everyone 60 and above—as well...

Upcoming REJM Movie Showings

September Movie: Bad Faith Saturday, Sept. 21, 6:45 pm | Fellowship Hall Sunday, Sept. 29, 11:45 am | Fellowship...

Nativity Hosts Growing through Loss Series

Thursdays, Sept. 5 through Oct. 12, 6:45-9:00 pm | Nativity Nativity Church partners with Growing through Loss, a six-week...

Joining Weekend & New Member Luncheon

Joining Sept. 21-22 Luncheon Sept. 22, 11:30-1:00 in Fellowship Hall Interested in making Nativity Church your official faith home?...

Join Us for “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Weekend!

September 7-8 | Following Each Worship Hour At Nativity Lutheran Church, we believe that each of you is enough,...

New Selection for September: Join the Social Justice Book Group

September 17, 9:30 am | Zoom As our group reconvenes this month, we’ll begin reading Break Point, Two Minnesota...

Thursday Book Conversations Resume Sept. 12

Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 am | Commons & Zoom Next month our group will begin discussing Jesus’ Alternative Plan: The Sermon...

REJM Movies Return!

The Racial Equity and Justice Ministry Team (REJM) is bringing back the monthly movie night after the pandemic hiatus....

Join Nativity in the VillageFest Parade!

August 2 | 5:30-8:30 pm Let’s celebrate our community in the Saint Anthony Village Fest Parade! There’s a place...

Help at Safe House

July 27, 8:00-Noon | Safe House—Carpool from Nativity Join us for yard work at Safe House on Saturday, July...

Join the FPNP Team for a Neighborhood Walk!

July 22, 7:00 pm | Nativity’s Silver Lake Rd. Parking Lot The Faith Practices and Neighboring Practices team is...

Summer Bible Study: Denominations of the Christian Family

June 26-Aug. 28 (No meeting on July 3rd) Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 am | Commons & Zoom “Summertime, and the livin’...

All Are Welcome to Join the Discussion!

Saturdays 8:30-10:00 am | Zoom On July 13, the Saturday book group will begin discussing Jim Wallis’ The False...

Be Part of the Neighborhood Extravaganza!

July 10, 5:30-7:30 pm | Windom Park We’re gearing up for hosting the very popular Neighborhood Extravaganza on July...

Walk with Nativity in the Pride Parade!

June 30 | Minneapolis Pride Parade All are welcome to walk in the Minneapolis Pride Parade with Nativity and...

2024 Intergenerational Backpacking Trip

Experience Nature, Community, and Spiritual Growth in the Montana Rockies! This trip is open to students who’ve completed 9th...

THIS WEEKEND: Welcoming Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis

June 22-23 We look forward to welcoming guest preacher Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and...

Building Faith & Neighboring Relationships: Join Us for the Redeemer Summer Cookout!

June 26, 6:00-8:00 pm | Redeemer Lutheran Church 1800 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis, MN 55405 Nativity is part of a...

June Is Pride Outreach Month!

This month we celebrate our commitment as a Reconciling in Christ congregation to welcoming and affirming people of all...

Summer Faith Formation Begins This Sunday!

June 9 through August 18 (No class on July 7 because of the holiday weekend) Our theme this year...

Join Nativity’s “Street Team”!

Consider using your gifts and passions in participation with Nativity’s mission to “Love God and Love Neighbor.” Nativity organizes...

Summer Save-the-Date!

June Events June—Pride Outreach Month June 2—Graduate Sunday: Blessing at 10:30 am Worship June 2: No Faith Formation June...

Join Us for Wednesday Night Community Dinners!

Join us for dinner each Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30-6:30 pm. Meals are $6.00/person or $20/family. All...

Help with Light Landscaping

May 10 & 17, 4:30 pm | Nativity Over the summer months, the Environment & Sustainability Outreach team will...

“Mother to Mother: Conversations about Things That Matter”

May 12, 9:00-10:00 am | Fellowship Hall This event is an opportunity for mothers to join other mothers with...

May Is Mental Health & Wellness Outreach Month

Nativity’s Mental Health and Wellness Outreach Ministries respond to the reality that people in our community are facing life...

Art as a Restorative Practice

May 16, 6:30-7:30 pm | Nativity Commons Join Nativity Mental Health Connect and Jessi Fraser, an artist and motivational...

Don’t Miss High School Graduate Recognition Sunday

Graduating from high school is an important milestone, and your faith community is excited to celebrate with you! One...

The Holy Spirit: A Divine Mystery

Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22, 10:00-11:30 am | Commons & Zoom In the Gospel of John, Jesus promises his...

Save the Date for the Children’s Musical!

April 27-28 | All worship hours Need a little more light, warmth and hope in your day? Come and...

Presentation on Memory Loss

May 1, 10:30-11:30 am | Nativity Commons & Zoom People often ask: “What is normal memory loss, and what...

Joining Weekend & Luncheon for New Members

Interested in making Nativity Church your official faith home? We would love to have you join us, no matter...

April Is Environment & Sustainability Outreach Month!

Now is the opportunity to start and sustain your climate action journey! This month we’ll share simple eco-friendly practices...

Dragonfly Project 22nd Annual Celebration & Remembrance Event

May 4, 1:00-3:00 pm | Nativity Sanctuary Please join us as we celebrate 22 years of bringing hope to...

Learn “Prayer Yoga”

April 18, 6:30-7:30 pm | Room 218 and Zoom We carry a lot of anxiety, and letting go is...

Get Ready for Spring with the Youth Plant Sale!

It’s time to get your green thumb ready! The youth of Nativity are hosting their Annual Plant and Flower...

Free Family-Friendly Concert on April 13th

Join us Saturday, April 13th at 11:00 am for the final performance of Wingspan’s free concert series. Nanilo is...

THIS WEEKEND: Music by Rainfall and Guest Preacher

This weekend the gospel-folk group Rainfall will lead our music at each worship hour. Rainfall features Nativity’s Mike Forsberg,...

Welcome to Easter Worship at Nativity!

“Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia!” Watch our Easter worship ONLINE HERE. We’re happy to have you...

Our Holy Week & Easter Weekend Schedule

Mark your calendars—and extend your invitations to family and friends! We look forward to gathering in community to observe...

Journeying through Holy Week

Whether you physically come to in-person worship or participate virtually, we are asking the Nativity community to intentionally commit...

Easter Promises Scavenger Hunt

Calling all kids! Join us on Easter Sunday for a fun scavenger hunt around the church to celebrate God’s...

Join the Saturday Morning Book Group (New Time)

Saturday Book Conversations Every Saturday 8:30 – 10:00 am via Zoom As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been...

March Is Hunger Outreach Month

This month we highlight our Hunger & Food Outreach Ministries at Nativity. March is also Minnesota Food Share Month....

Get Your Tickets for Palm Weekend Pancakes!

Palm Sunday Pancakes are back—and there’s not just for breakfast anymore! Saturday, March 23, 6:30-7:30 pm Sunday, March 24,...

Our 2024 Lenten Theme: “Finding the Words”

Lenten Series: “Finding the Words” Together This week we concluded our Lenten series: “Finding the Words” for our faith...

THIS WEEKEND: Bread for the World Letter Writing Campaign

March 16-17, before & after all worship hours | Nativity Commons Bread for the World encourages congregations in the...

Restorative Practices Series: Baking & Mental Health

March 14, 6:30-7:30 pm | Room 218 (in person only) Do you bake or like to eat homemade baked...

“The Magic of Celtic Music & Dance” This Saturday

Free, Family-Friendly Music Event this Saturday! “The Magic of Celtic Music & Dance” March 2, 1:00-2:00 pm at Nativity...

Rainbow Connections Group Meeting

March 7, 6:30-8:00 pm | Room 218 Rainbow Connections is a group at Nativity for those supporting LGBTQ+ family...

February Is REJM Outreach Month!

This month we also highlight our Racial Equity and Justice Ministries at Nativity. We’ll share a variety of in-house...

“Start with Home” Rally for Affordable Housing

February 20, 1:30-2:30 pm | Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda We all benefit when everyone in our communities can live...

“Dragons, Flutes, and Monkeys” Free Concert

Saturday, February 24, 1:00-2:00 pm | Nativity Take a tour of ancient Chinese culture with traditional instruments and folklore....

Join Us for the Annual Meeting & Meal

Come celebrate the highlights of Nativity’s 2023 life in community! This year’s Annual Meeting will be held in person...

Join Us for Ash Wednesday Worship

This year we’ll gather for Ash Wednesday worship on February 14 at 11:45 and 7:00 pm. All are welcome...

Join Us for Lenten Lunches and Dinners Each Wednesday!

Wednesdays, 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm | Nativity A lunch of soup, bread, fruit, dessert, and drink will be...

February is Racial Equity & Justice Outreach Ministry Month

To help us kick off REJM Outreach Month, Deacon Dan Bielenberg is our guest preacher this weekend. Dan is...

Join Us for a Mardi Gras Meal to Support Our High School Youth!

We’ve got a special meal for a special cause this coming week! Proceeds from this Po’ Boy dinner will...

Next Steps for Nativity’s Transition—Where Is God Leading Us?

Nativity’s Transition Team will host “Listening Sessions” over the next several weeks to think about our future together. We...

Join Us for Freedom Riders at the Youth Performance Company

February 4, 2:00 pm Howard Conn Fine Arts Center in the Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis Join...

Interested in Making Nativity Church Your Official Faith Home?

We would love to have you join us, no matter where you are on your faith journey! We look...

Join Us for Supportive Sharing & Book Study

Rainbow Connections is a group at Nativity for those supporting LGBTQ+ family members or friends. We’re a peer group...

The 2024 Summer Programming Brochure Is Here!

Get set for summer with Nativity’s activities and programming! You’ll find information about our Summer Stretch and Kids Create...

Upcoming Opportunities for Action against Christian Nationalism

Christian Nationalism: Why Speaking Against It Matters & How We Can Respond Two-Part Series for Sunday Adult Faith Formation...

Women’s Retreat: Take Time to Renew and Refresh

February 9-11 | Luther Park in Danbury, WI It’s time to treat yourself! Join us for our first annual...

Special Agape Worship: January 13-14

Worship at Nativity January 13-14 will carry the theme of Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy. Jeanne Cotter, Nativity’s Director...

POSTPONED: Art for Healing Event

EVENT POSTPONED!!! The Art for Healing event with Jessi Fraser is postponed on account of illness. We look forward...

Christmas Worship at Nativity

Saturday, December 23, at 5:30 pm: “Time to Be” This reflective and meditative worship will help us honor the...

Join Us for a Special “Time to Be” Worship

December 23, 5:30 pm | Nativity Sanctuary Hope allows us to love more fully, even when life is not...

New Book Selection for Thursday Book Conversations

Thursdays—Beginning Jan. 4th, 9:30-11:00 am | Nativity Commons & Zoom Join us in the new year as we begin...

Join Us for the Children’s “Christmas Hang-Ups” Musical This Weekend

Dec. 9-10 | All Worship Hours The Nativity Children’s Choirs will be presenting “Christmas Hang-Ups” by Dennis and Nan...

”Light Dawns on a Weary World”: Our Advent Journey

“Light Dawns on a Weary World,” taken from ELW hymn # 726, is about trusting that God will help...

Recording for Sen. John Marty’s Address on Christian Nationalism

Thank you to all who joined us Sunday, December 3rd, for Senator John Marty’s presentation on the work he...

Congregational Meeting for Budget and Election of Council & Officers

A Congregational Meeting was held December 2-3 to approve the Nativity budget for 2024, and to elect Nativity Council...

Thanksgiving Message from Pastor Glenn

Dear siblings in Christ, Happy Thanksgiving to you. We won’t be gathering for worship this Thanksgiving Eve, but with...

Braiding Sweetgrass: Weekly Guides, Discussion, and Community Meal & Vigil

Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass teaches us that the exhaustion of ecological resources isn’t an issue to be...

Braiding Sweetgrass Community Meal & Vigil

Nov. 29th, 5:30-6:30 pm | Fellowship Hall Community is built around shared tables and shared wisdom, so we’re inviting...

Braiding Sweetgrass Zoom Discussion

Monday, Nov. 27th, 6:00-7:00 pm We’ve been journeying together through the deeply moving pages of “Braiding Sweetgrass” for a...

November Is Homelessness & Housing Outreach Month

Throughout November, the Homelessness and Housing Outreach Team will be hosting panel conversations, guest speakers, tables in the Commons,...

EVENT CANCELED: Dragons, Flutes & Monkeys

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS. Saturday, November 11, 11:00 am -12:00 pm | Nativity Take a...

Around the Piano with John Helgen

Nov. 5, 3:00-4:00 pm | Nativity Join us for an uplifting and informative concert and hymn-sing with John Helgen,...

Observing All Saints’ Weekend

November 4-5 Remembering a loved one who has died is important in the journey of grief. The faith community...

Join Us for Trunk or Treat!

Saturday, October 28, 3:00-5:00 pm | West Parking Lot off Belden Dr. Join us for an afternoon of fun,...

Rainbow Connection: Supporting our LGBTQ+ Loved Ones

First Thursday of the Month, Beginning Nov. 2, 6:30-8:00 pm | Room 218 Rainbow Connection is a new group...

Calling All Women! Join Us for an Inspiring and Revitalizing Day Retreat!

Saturday, November 4, 8:30-4:00 First Lutheran Church 1555 40th Ave. NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Women of the ELCA...

Join Us for Talking Strings: A Free Performance and Interactive Program

October. 21, 11:00-12:00 | Nativity Talking Strings presents the history and evolution of Romani music from the 17th century...

“Our Prayers Heard ‘Round the World” Worship & Panel

October 23, 5:00-6:30 pm | Nativity For this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the World Council of...

Join a 3-Part Series “Anti-Christian Nationalism Work on the Parish Level,” feat. Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton

With growing concern over the Christian Nationalist movement, a mix of local clergy and lay leaders are inviting others...

In the Commons: Letter Writing for Hunger

October 14-15, Around Weekend Worship Hours This weekend Hunger Outreach and Global Outreach Ministries will host an in-person letter...

LSS Circle Meets This Week

October 19, 12:30-3:00 pm | Nativity Commons All women are welcome to join the LSS Circle. This month we’ll...

Community Read: Braiding Sweetgrass

October 21-November 27 The Public Ministry Department is excited to announce Nativity’s upcoming community book read of Braiding Sweetgrass...

Creativity for Mental Health: Writing to Listen to Your Heart

October 5, 6:30-7:30 pm | Nativity Room 218 & Online Nativity Mental Health Connect is launching a Creativity for...

Join Us for the Elder Worship & Luncheon

Wednesday, October 11, 11:00 am | Nativity Celebrate the journey of vital aging! We welcome all over 60, plus...

This Weekend: Celebrating Our 3-Year-Old Bible Milestone

This weekend, September 23-24, we celebrate our 3-Year-Old Bibles Milestone during 9:00 or 10:30 am worship. This is special...

Sacred Sites Tour This September

Nativity is offering an opportunity to participate in the Sacred Tour of the Twin Cities on September 28 from...

October 8th Is Joining Sunday!

Interested in making Nativity Church your official faith home? We would love to have you join us, no matter...

Let’s Beautify Nativity’s Boulevard!

Saturday, September 16th, 8:30-11:00 am | Nativity Join us as we revamp Nativity’s front landscaping to beautify our main...

Children’s Faith Formation Resumes Sept. 17th!

Children’s Faith Formation is on break for a few weeks, but registration for our Fall Session, beginning Sept. 17th,...

Welcoming New Readers!

The Social Justice Book Group will meet on Tuesday, September 12, via Zoom. We’ll be starting a new selection:...

Activities and Collection for “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Weekend

September 9-10 around all worship hours “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Weekend is a time to celebrate who we are...

Carnatic Music Performance at Nativity: The Classical Music of South India

September 9, 1:00-2:00 pm Nativity Lutheran Church Nirmala Rajasekar is one of the premier players of the Saraswathi veena,...

Kindergarten Milestone: Backpack Blessing

As we get ready to welcome a new school year, we prepare to offer our Kindergarteners a special blessing...

Prayer Shawl Meeting on Aug. 29th

The Prayer Shawl Group will meet next Tuesday, August 29, from 6:30pm – 8:00 pm in the Commons by...

Grief Support Series Begins in September

Grief Support Series Begins in September Mondays, starting September 11, 6:45-9:00 pm Centennial United Methodist Church, 1524 County Rd...

New Book for Thursday Book Conversations

The Thursday Book Conversations Group will resume our discussions on September 14th with a new selection. We meet weekly...

Nativity’s Yoga Moves Indoors Next Month

Beginning September 13th, 6:00 pm | Nativity Gentle yoga will be offered indoors again! Please join us on Wednesdays...

Topping off Summer Together: Join Us at Redeemer’s Block Party

In the spirit of “Love God, Love Neighbor,” Nativity continues to strengthen our growing relationship with Redeemer Lutheran in...

Jeanne Cotter to Speak at Wednesday AM Bible Study

August 9, 10:30-11:30 am Nativity’s Director of Music will share her story about how she became interested in music...

Join Nativity in the VillageFest Parade!

Friday, August 4th | 5:30-8:30 pm Let’s celebrate our community in the Saint Anthony Village Fest Parade! There’s a...

Learn to Ring!

Kids (entering 3rd grade and up), youth, and adults are invited to come and play handbells on Wednesday evenings...

Join Us for the Neighborhood Extravaganza!

Nativity will again be cohosting a Neighborhood Extravaganza with Windom Park on July 12, from 5:30-7:30 pm, at Windom....

Bluegrass Festival & Fundraiser for Mental Health Connect

Elim Lutheran Church is hosting a Bluegrass Music Festival & Fundraiser with all proceeds going to Mental Health Connect....

Join Us for Pride Month Activities!

This month we celebrate our commitment to welcoming and affirming people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender...

Summer Cookouts to Build Community

In the spirit of “Love God, Love Neighbor,” Nativity continues to strengthen our growing relationship with Redeemer Lutheran in...

Nourish 282 Bake Sale

Nourish 282 Bake Sale: Help by Donating, Volunteering or Buying! June 27, 4:30-6:30 pm in Nativity’s Upper Parking Lot...

Yard Work Weekend: Support Teens Experiencing Homelessness at Safe House

Nativity partners with the LSS Safehouse Shelter and does annual yard work to support the teen residents and provide...

Joining Sunday for New Members

Each new member at Nativity is a vital part of the foundation and growth of our community. Are you...

Celebrating Bob Parrott’s 80th Birthday!

Join us after this weekend’s 10:30 Sunday worship hour (May 28) as we celebrate our Minister of Worship Technology,...

Children’s Summer Faith Formation Begins June 11

Sundays: June 11 – August 20 (no meeting July 2) Join us for a fun summer exploring “Fruits of...

Join Us for Outdoor Yoga!

Beginning May 31, Nativity’s weekly yoga is moving to the backyard for summer! Wednesdays, 6:00 pm | 2901 33rd...

Learn More about Prayer Shawl Group Ministry

We invite the community to visit the Prayer Shawl group after worship in the Commons to learn about their...

Join Us for the Growing Green Yoga Event!

Wednesday, May 24, 6:00 pm | Fellowship Hall Nativity Public Ministry and the Environmental & Sustainability Team have partnered...

May Is Mental Health & Wellness Outreach Month

Nativity’s Mental Health and Wellness Outreach Ministries respond to the reality that people in our community are facing life...

Collaboration Project for George Floyd Rise & Remember Event

Nativity is partnering with Redeemer Lutheran and First Lutheran to create a kids’ zone for the George Floyd Memorial...

Seniors! Graduate Recognition Photos and Form Due May 17th!

Graduating from high school is an important milestone and your faith community is excited to celebrate with you! One...

Plant Order Pickup This Saturday + Extra Plants for Sale on Sunday

Did you place an order for the Youth Plant & Flower Sale? If so, they’ll be available for pickup...

Special Mother’s Day Panel: “Faith, Parenting, and Mental Health”

Sunday, May 14, 9:15-10:00 am | Fellowship Hall Join us for Adult Faith Formation on Mother’s Day as three...

Mental Health Connect “Stories of Hope” Fundraiser

Thursday, May 11, 8:00-9:00 am | Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church Join us for Mental Health Connect’s 5th Annual “Stories...

Dragonfly Project Packing Event

May 6-7, after all worship hours Join The Dragonfly Project team after worship to learn more about their ministry...

Have You Seen Nativity’s Prayer Room?

Are you looking for a private space to pray at Nativity? Would you like to explore different modes of...

Global Outreach Sewing Event

May 15, 6:00-8:30 pm | Fellowship Hall The Global Outreach team has a sewing event scheduled at Nativity and...

“Finding Hope in Times of Loss & Pain” NMHC Connect & Communicate

Thursday, May 18, 6:30-7:30 pm | Room 218 and Zoom Optage Hospice Chaplain Jenny Schroedel facilitates grief groups across...

Global Outreach Sewing Event

May 15, 6:00-8:30 pm | Fellowship Hall The Global Outreach team has a sewing event scheduled at Nativity and...

Children’s Musical This Weekend!

Have you ever wondered what it really means to be created in the image of God? You’re invited to...

Celebrating Environment & Sustainability Outreach

April is Environment and Sustainability Outreach Month at Nativity! This ministry recognizes and responds to the need for responsible...

Our Last Two Community Meals!

Wednesdays at 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall Join us for the final community meals until September! Meals are $6.00/person or...

Guest Preacher Next April 29-20

Next weekend we’ll welcome guest preacher Pastor Joanna Mitchell from Grace Lutheran Church in Andover, MN. She’ll preach on...

Join Us for “The Art of Listening” This Sunday

Join Us for Adult Faith Formation This Weekend! Sunday, April 23, 9:15-10:15 in Fellowship Hall Listening is something we...

Join Us for Holy Week & Easter Worship

Our Lenten journey leads us to the experience of Holy Week and the celebration of Easter. You can join...

You’re Invited to the IDI Lunch and World-Class Performance Artist Program April 16th!

Join Us for IDI Lunch & World-Class Performance Artists Next Sunday! Come enjoy an entertaining and thought-provoking program next...

Get Ready for Spring with the Youth Plant Sale

It’s time to get your green thumb ready! The youth of Nativity are hosting their Annual Plant and Flower...

March Actions and April Initiatives from the Beacon Team

Beacon Postcard Drive to MN Legislators Thank you to Gary Kimball, who kicked off the postcard drive by sharing...

Get Your Tickets for Palm Sunday Pancakes!

To raise funds for this summer’s Service & Learning trips, Nativity youth and their families are hosting a fundraising...

Take the IDI Assessment through April 10th and Join Us for the Results Reveal

A generous, anonymous donor has offered to cover the cost of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) for our community,...

Join Us for the Final Midweek Lenten Worship & Meals

This week we wrap up our Lenten series “What’s Your Call Story?” with a final lay leader speaker, who...

THIS WEEKEND’S Adult Faith Formation: The Story Behind Holy Week Traditions

Holy Week is upon us! In preparation for this sacred week before Easter, Pastor Ben welcomes you to join...

THIS WEEKEND: Bread for the World Letter Writing Campaign

This month Nativity has observed Hunger Outreach Month, a month of learning and action around the prevalence of food...

Growing Through Loss Series Begins April 17th

Nativity Church partners with Growing through Loss, a six-week series that provides information and support for a variety of...

Spend Summer with Nativity!

The Children, Youth and Family team at Nativity is pleased to announce that registration for all summer programs is...

Celebrating Deacon Kyle Soderberg’s Ordination

It’s our privilege to invite everyone to share with us in celebrating the ordination of Kyle Soderberg, Nativity’s Deacon...

Dragonfly Project 21st Annual Celebration

You are invited to the 21st Dragonfly Project Annual Celebration and Remembrance Event! We’ll gather at Nativity on Saturday,...

Lobby Day & Rally at the Capitol

We have a remarkable opportunity to win “Bring it Home, Minnesota,” the statewide campaign of organizations fighting to ensure...

The IDI is Coming to Nativity!

REJM is collaborating with the Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement (CLNE) to offer the Intercultural Developmental Inventory Assessment...

The Greatest Story Ever Told?

March 12th, 9:15-10:00 am | Fellowship Hall Are we reading the Gospels as a report, noticing the witnesses, remembering...

Menu for Midweek Lenten Meals

Wednesdays in March, 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm | Nativity A lunch of soup, bread, fruit, dessert, and drink...

Youth Milestone Ministry: Discover Communion

Discover Communion is an opportunity for families to learn alongside their child about the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Classes...

Join the Work to End Hunger

March is Hunger and Food Outreach Month at Nativity! Join us in celebrating our Hunger and Food Outreach ministries...

Adult Faith Formation: Where Does Lent Come From?

Sunday, February 26 from 9:15-10:00 am | Fellowship Hall Where does Lent come from? Why do we do it?...

Viewing Party: Oyate

February 19th – 2:00 pm | Nativity Nativity is hosting a film showing of Oyate (oyatefilm.com), a documentary on...

Ash Wednesday & Midweek Lenten Worship Schedule

Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent in the church year, is February 22nd. Join us for Ash Wednesday midday...

Congregational Brainstorm for Supporting Mental Health Ministries

Nativity community members concerned about mental health—we want to hear from you! Gather with Nativity Mental Health Connect members...

February Is REJM Month!

Racial Equity & Justice (REJM) is a volunteer-led Nativity community group looking to pass on educational and advocacy opportunities...

Celebrate with Rainfall’s Valentine’s Concert at Nativity

Join us on Saturday, February 18, at 7:00 pm for Rainfall’s music of love, faith, and life, featuring original...

Journeying through the Lenten Season

Come and worship as we journey through these forty days with Jesus toward the cross. This year’s Lenten theme...

Annual Meeting February 11th

This year’s Annual Meeting will be held in person on Saturday, February 11, following the Saturday worship hour. Come...

Body Prayer: Praying with Our Whole Self

From kneeling to walking, our bodies have always been part of prayer. Join us for this final session of...

Join the Thursday Book Group for New Discussion

Beginning February 16th, the Thursday Book Discussions group will take up The Time is Now: A Call to Uncommon...

It’s Camp Sunday!

This weekend we’re happy to welcome back Luther Park’s Executive Director, Leah (McDougall) Pletscher. She’ll join us in worship...

February Menu for Community Meals

We’re serving up nutritious and affordable meals each Wednesday, and you’re invited! (Bring a friend or neighbor, too!) February...

New Selection for Social Justice Book Group

Join us as we discuss Entry Lessons: The Stories of Women Fighting for Their Place, Their Children, and Their...

Join Us for Saturday Book Discussion!

Saturday at Nine: Conversation on Matters of Faith is a community of people who seek to grow in Christian...

Help Build Nativity’s Little Library!

Books are the best tools we have to answer our big-hearted questions. They help inform us, teach us, and...

January 28-29 Is RIC Weekend!

We’re Celebrating RIC Weekend! In May of 2022, Nativity voted to become a Reconciling in Christ congregation, and this...

MLK Weekend Events

Join us for three days of service and celebration hosted by various communities of faith in the Twin Cities,...

Agape Worship at Nativity This Weekend

Worship at Nativity this weekend will also carry the theme of Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy. Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy,...

Balancing Digital Connection & Community: January Activities for All Ages

Since the pandemic, we’ve spent the past 2+ years relying on our digital resources to keep us connected. As...

January 22nd is Joining Sunday!

Interested in making Nativity Church your official faith home? We would love to have you join us no matter...

Winter Musikgarten Classes Begin Soon!

Musikgarten at Nativity is a musical experience designed to bring the joy of music to children ages 0-4 and...

New Prayer Series: Join Us in January for Adult Faith Formation

We’ve all prayed, and we’ve all had questions about prayer. What is prayer? How many kinds of prayer are...

Celebrate with Rainfall’s Valentine’s Concert at Nativity

Join us on Saturday, February 18, at 7:00 pm for Rainfall’s music of love, faith, and life, featuring original...

Reflections and Resolutions: New Year’s Weekend Worship

Join us this New Year’s Eve and Day with a contemplative worship experience centered around New Year prayer. We’ll...

Save the Date: MLK Weekend Multigenerational Events

Our annual MLK celebration will be held January 14-16. Nativity will be co-hosting events with other communities of faith...

Celebrating Advent & Christmas Worship Schedule

As the shepherds saw hope in the baby born in a manger and became hope for the world, so...

Gather for Hope & Healing Service

Join Nativity Mental Health Connect, the Nativity community, family, and friends this Tuesday, December 20, from 7:00-8:00 pm in...

What Will Be Your “Welcoming Gift” This Christmas?

Each year we welcome extra visitors and guests at the holidays. Are you looking for a way to share...

Thursday AM Book Discussions New Book Selections

Join us in January on Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 am, when we’ll discuss My Name is Child of God, Not Those...

Congregational Meeting for Budget and Election of Council and Officers

A Congregational Meeting will be held December 3-4 following all worship hours to approve the Nativity budget for 2023,...

December Community Meals

Join us in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30-6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 7 and 14. Meals are $6.00/person or...

Join Us for Thanksgiving Eve Worship

Join us this Thanksgiving Eve, November 23, at 7:00 pm, as we worship with the theme “Grateful for Being...

Sunday Adult Faith Formation Returns November 27th!

A new Sunday morning Adult Faith Formation opportunity starts next week! Coinciding with Children’s Faith Formation during the 9:00...

Informational Session on Proposed Constitution Changes

Nativity Council would like to provide an additional opportunity for the congregation to ask questions and provide feedback prior...

Breaking the Silence…The Path to Mental Well-Being

Nativity Lutheran, Lumen Christi Catholic Community, and Bethlehem Lutheran invite you to join us for an inspirational evening with...

New Bible Study Series: “Life after Life”

As Christians we believe there is a life after we pass away. This 4-week Wednesday series, which began Nov....

Community Meals Are Back!

We’re serving up nutritious and affordable meals each Wednesday, and you’re invited! (Bring a friend or neighbor, too!) Join...

Be Part of the Bread for the World Letter Writing Campaign

October is Global Outreach Month. This weekend, October 15 and 16 after all worship hours, we’re organizing a letter...

Host a Trunk for “Trunk or Treat”!

Our popular event “Trunk or Treat” is just a couple weeks away. Join us on Saturday, October 28th, from...

Focus Groups for 2023 Ministry Priorities

Nativity looks ahead to 2023 with great excitement. As we prepare for our annual stewardship appeal, we invite you...

Celebrating Our Third Graders

Next Sunday we will celebrate our annual 3rd Grade Bibles Milestone. This is a special moment for Nativity’s third...

Congregational Meeting and Vote to Call

Dear Nativity Community, Kyle Soderberg, Nativity’s own former Deacon Intern and current Co-Director of Public Ministry, has been interviewed...

The Crisis Text Line and Suicide Prevention

For this month’s meeting, Mental Health Connect is hosting a presentation by Wil Sampson-Bernstrom, Regional Coordinator for Canvas Health...

Benefit Concert for Luther Park

Come dance the night away and support Luther Park, Nativity’s Bible Camp! The fundraising concert will be held October...

New Book Selection for Social Justice Book Group

Beginning Oct. 11, the group will be reading and studying the book by Desmond Tutu entitled The Book of...

Join Nativity’s Yoga

Our weekly yoga gathering is moving inside for the colder months! We will meet in person and also stream...

Turn Hunger into Hope!

Feed My Starving Children partners with other relief organizations around the world to alleviate hunger. Join Nativity members and...

“Rent Is Due” Day of Action

Nativity has partnered with Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative. With a vision for all people having a home, Beacon supports...

WELCA Fall Women’s Gathering, Oct. 8th

The WELCA will hold their fall women’s gathering event, “For Such a Time as This…You are Created” on Saturday,...

Blessing of the Animals Weekend

Nativity will be offering a Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, Oct. 1st, and a special Time with Children...

October 2nd Is New Member Sunday

At Nativity, we’re grateful for and mutually enriched by the continuing expansion of our community. New Member Sunday is...

Thursday Morning Book Conversations Resume Sept. 8th

The Thursday Morning Book Conversations group will resume meetings beginning September 8th. We study contemporary books on topics that...

Growing through Loss Series Begins Sept. 15

Growing through Loss is a six-week series that provides information and support for a variety of grief situations. Each...

Help Out at Safe House

Join us at Safe House from 9:00 am – 11:30 am on September 11, “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday....

Saturday at Nine Book Group Resumes Sept. 10

Saturday at Nine: Conversation on Matters of Faith is a community of people who seek to grow in Christian...

Camp Penuel Open House

Camp Penuel has a vision for sharing the gospel throughout Latin America while serving underprivileged children in Costa Rica....

It’s Not Too Late to Join Us for Family Camp!

Summer 2022 marked a return to normalcy at Luther Park Camp in Danbury, WI. Nativity sent 26 campers, including...

Join Us for “Hymns in the Park” on Aug. 1

Join Freda Myhrwold and Rainfall with Lee Gilbertson, Duane Johnson, and Michael Forsberg for an evening of singing favorite...

Dragonfly Project Packet Assembly Events

The Dragonfly Project’s mission is to provide a message of hope to those who are grieving. Each condolence card we...

Join Nativity in the VillageFest Parade!

Let’s celebrate our community in the Saint Anthony Village Fest Parade! There’s a place for everyone as we enjoy...

Grief Speaker for July MHC Meeting

For this month’s Mental Health Connect Ambassador Meeting, we welcome Carolyn Kinzel, President and Founder of Brighter Days Family...

Sacred Sites Tour Announcement

Nativity Lutheran Church and Richfield UMC are combining efforts to create understanding, learning, and dialogue between Native and non-Native...

Hybrid Church Listening Forum

Nativity is learning what it means to be a Hybrid Church, and we would love to have your feedback...

Facebook Live Worship Is Back! + A Call for Moderators

Whether you join us remotely or are looking for an online option during a busy summer season, we’re excited...

Help Out with Yard Clean Up at Safe House

We invite you to join us Saturday, June 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for Yard Clean Up...

Hymns in the Park Is Back!

Join Freda Myhrwold and Rainfall with Lee Gilbertson, Duane Johnson, and Michael Forsberg for an evening of singing favorite...

Nativity Is Now a RIC Congregation!

On Tuesday, May 17, Nativity Council passed the resolution that Nativity Lutheran Church become a Reconciling in Christ Congregation....

Join Us for the Children’s Musical!

The elementary children’s choir invites you to their musical performance of “CALLED” next Sunday, May 22, at 6:30 pm....

“Fan Van” Fundraiser

Are you a Fan of Vans? Help the Nativity youth participating in Service & Learning Trips this summer raise...

Why Bike 120 Miles?

My name is Joe Williams, and on June 4-5, I will be riding in the 24th Annual Luther Park...

Guest Preacher: Pastor Ed Treat

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, this weekend we welcome Pastor Ed Treat, Executive Director and Founder of...

Rev. Kelly Sherman-Conroy to Speak at Local Series

Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church is partnering with Minnesota Council of Churches to present a three-part series of documentary...

RIC Update and Report

On Tuesday, April 19, the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Core Team presented their Report & Recommendation to Nativity Council....

LSS Minnesota Rising Together: 2022 Benefit for Youth

While the past year has presented challenges for all of us in various ways, they have been particularly hard...

Stories of Hope: Mental Health Connect Fundraiser Event

Nativity partners with Mental Health Connect (MHC), a collaborative of faith-based communities working together to support community-based resources, provide...

Healthy Family Life

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and this month’s Mental Health Connect meeting covers families: “From Family Anxieties &...

Kits for Madagascar Work Session

The Global Outreach at Nativity “Days for Girls” Team is planning an event at Nativity to make Days for...

We Are Called to Be Stewards of the Earth

Earth Day is April 22, a time to reflect on how we can help reduce the tremendous challenges facing...

New Book Discussion for Wednesday AM Bible Study

“Fill your mind with those things that are Good…” (Philippians 4:8.). Nativity has a long tradition of Wednesday morning...

Growing through Loss Series

Nativity partners with Growing through Loss, a six-week series that provides information and support for a variety of grief...

Holy Week and Easter Worship Schedule

We’re excited that, for the first time in three years, Holy Week worship services are being offered in person...

Youth Plant and Flower Sale

It is time again to show winter who’s boss and get your green thumb ready. The youth of Nativity...

REJM Video Discussion April 18th

Upcoming Facilitated Zoom Discussion: Monday, April 18, 7:00-8:15 pm, Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88440430739?pwd=elJYVW5mM0tMWXJ2Wkh2QVhDdisvZz09 The Racial Equity and Justice Ministry team...

Palm Sunday

Holy Week starts off with Palm Sunday Weekend. In Palm Sunday worship, we remember Jesus entering Jerusalem riding on...

Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast

The youth of Nativity will be holding a Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast to raise funds for our two Youth...

LSS Circle Is Meeting at Last

LSS Circle has good news! We are at last meeting in person after a two-year wait! We will resume...

Mental Health Connect’s Annual Fundraiser

Please “save the date” for Mental Health Connect’s annual fundraiser on May 12, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. This year’s theme...

MHC April Connect & Communicate Meeting

Get educated about the opioid epidemic. Drug companies are making financial settlements, but the opioid epidemic rages on. Colleen...

Feed My Starving Children Packing Event

Turn hunger into hope by packing nutritious meals. Feed My Starving Children partners with other relief organizations around the...

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....

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...

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...

Congregational Meeting March 5-6

Nativity Council has called an in-person special meeting of the congregation for the weekend of March 5-6, to consider...

New Book Selection: Please Join Us!

The Thursday Morning Book Conversations book group studies contemporary books on topics that challenge and inform our lives as...

Mental Health Connect: Addiction & the Opioid Epidemic

There’s not a single place in our country that isn’t affected by addiction and the opioid epidemic. One in...

Online Prayer Service for Ukraine

Jesus loves all people. As followers of Christ, our hearts go out to the Ukrainian people and all who...

2022 Lenten Theme and Ash Wednesday Worship

Lent is a time in the church year when we dive a bit deeper into our spirituality. This year,...

New Book Selection: “Connecting on Tuesdays” Book Group

The Connecting on Tuesdays spring book is Leah D. Schade and Margaret Bullit-Jonas’ ROOTED & RISING: VOICES OF COURAGE...

Join Us for the REJM Sponsored Conversation with Winfred Payne

Join Peder Engebretson on Feb. 13, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. via Zoom for a conversation with Winfred Payne, the CEO...

Tool Box: Healthy Screen Relationships—Parenting in the Digital Age

Healthy Screen Relationships—Parenting in the Digital Age This event was recorded via zoom. If you would like that link,...

4th Annual MLK Day Intergenerational Community Event

This intergenerational, virtual event brings together speakers of all ages as the recited poems, speeches and reflections from Changemakers...

Self-Care for the Caregiver: Online Group Opportunity

The online, monthly, drop-in group, Care/Support for the Caregiver, will begin this month. Drew Brooks, Executive Director of Faith...

Deep Listening Training

Deep listening training is for people who want to be great listeners and improve their skills for service and...

Wednesday A.M. Book Group: AGING FAITHFULLY

Actress Ingrid Bergman said this about aging: “Getting old is like climbing a mountain. You get a little out...

Prayer Shawl Group

The Prayer Shawl Group is meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Please join us on January 25, at 6:30 p.m. Our group’s purpose is to knit and/or crochet...

Join Us for the Mental Health Connect January Meeting

Nativity Mental Health Connect’s January Connect and Communicate meeting on Thursday, January 6th, from 6:30-7:30 pm will feature Pastor...

Christmas Week: Our Worship Theme and Schedule

Emmanuel: God with us, God’s Got a Plan The name Emmanuel first shows up in the book of Isaiah...

Service for Hope and Healing

Nativity Mental Health Connect in cooperation with Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Minneapolis invites you to join us for a...

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,...

Congregational Meeting for Budget and Election of Council

The annual Congregational Meeting will be held December 4-5, 2021, after all worship hours. You may attend both in...

Join Us for Thanksgiving Eve Service

This time of year we give thanks for the many gifts we enjoy in our lives: the bounty of...

Bread for the World

Use your words, and hands, to advocate for hunger awareness. Before and after all worship services on Saturday, Oct....

Prayer Shawl Knittng Group

All are welcome! Did you know that Nativity has a knitting/crochet small group that meets on the last Tuesday...

Welcome Bex Gaunt Nativity’s New Music Director

Bex Gaunt is an award-winning performer, composer, and conductor. As the fiddle player for a GRAMMY® Award-winning Folk band,...

Celebrating 25 years of Music Ministry with Retirement

David Livingston is retiring after 40 years of church music ministry, the last 25 years of his ministry at...

Coronavirus Update and Masks at Church

Nativity’s Coronavirus medical response team, staff and Council ask that all people continue to wear masks in the building...

Volunteering at Little Kitchen Food Shelf

Nativity works weekly on Thursday evenings (5:45-7:30pm) at the Little Kitchen Food Shelf at 1500 6th St NE., Minneapolis....

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...

VillageFest Parade

Join us for fun in the 2021 VillageFest Parade on Friday August 6th, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Meet us...

Returning to In-Person Worship

In-person worship resumes beginning May 29-30. Worship will be held at our regular times of Saturdays at 5:30 PM...

Healing our City

“Hard is allowed.” News — good and bad — continues to remind us of the long arc we are...

Returning to In-Person Worship at Nativity Lutheran Church

We are excited to finally return to indoor, in-person worship starting May 29th and 30th! Nativity’s mission conveys a...

Not goodbye

Many of you know that I have been working full time for Nativity as the Marketing/Creative Director for a...

Make plans to spend summer with Luther Park!

Luther Park is offering options for all comfortability levels and schedules this summer. Children who have completed grades 1-12...

Guest Preacher Katie Slack

Our guest preacher for this weekend (May 8-9, 2021) is the Rev. Katie Slack. Many of you many remember...

RIC Core Team Announcement

On March 16, Nativity Council approved the formation of a small group (Core Team) to begin leading Nativity through...

Luther Park – Thoughts from a Counselor

Greta Delaune, This past summer looked different for everyone, including the staff at Luther Park. While we were unable...

Creation Care Celebration

Join us on April 25th from 10 AM to 12 PM for a Creation Care Celebration. You and your...

Our Faith and Care for Creation

We celebrate Earth Day on April 22 every year. For 2021, we take this Earth Day opportunity to reflect...

Pandemic Update

This message is an update on when and how we might return to activities and worship in the building....

Pandemic Update

Hello, this message is an update on when we might return to face to face worship in the building....

Welcome Jearlyn Steele, Nativity Guest Speaker March 21

As part of our efforts to dismantle systemic racism we schedule speakers once a month whose life experiences...

Meeting of the Congregation

We normally have a meeting of the congregation in December or early January to approve budget and elect Council...

Advent Family Faith Formation – Dec 12 & 13

Advent Family Faith Formation – Dec 12 & 13 Join us each week as a family to celebrate Jesus...

Dismantling Systemic Racism

Update on Nativity’s Journey in Dismantling Systemic Racism and other Systemic Injustices An action team from the Nativity community...

All Saints Weekend 2020

This year, due to Covid, we are not gathering face to face for All Saints Weekend, but we are...

Guest Pastor, Pastor Brian C. Herron Sr.

On March 24, 2004, Brian was licensed to preach; on August 13, 2006 he was ordained. He served as...

Introduction To Our Community Stories

Kelly Sherman-Conroy and Kyle Soderberg give some background on Social Justice and Advocacy for Children Youth and Families and...

Update for Resuming Face to Face Activities at Nativity

Wondering When Face to Face Activities at Nativity Might Resume? Nativity staff and leaders long to come together, face...

Family Faith Formation – June 27 & 28

Family Faith Formation – June 27 & 28 Holy Moly! Calming the Storm Join us each week as a...

Will Nativity Resume Face to Face Activities?

On Saturday May 23, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, with reservation, gave permission for houses of worship to begin meeting...

Small Group Zoom Opportunities

I am thankful that we have the opportunity to stay connected to people via video conferencing. Nativity has been...

Community Continues Under Suspension Mandate

Suspension of “face to face” activities at Nativity began March 13, 2020 to do our part in honoring God,...

Toolbox – “Self Care, Isn’t Selfish”

Join us for a new series that aims to equip parents to model faith for children. Helping children to have...

Pastoral Update – Glenn Seefeldt

When I was a child, I remember learning an activity I could do with my hands that illustrated the...

Love Neighbor: Join the Contact Care Team

Do you have a gift of reaching out to others and a heart for encouraging people during this challenging...

Holy Week & Easter Update – Pastor Glenn Seefeldt

As the three women came to the tomb of Jesus, in the Gospel of Mark, a messenger greets them...

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...

PASTORAL UPDATE – GLENN SEEFELDT

“Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will...

Making Sense of Our Emotions

I am generally aware of my feelings and emotions, but not always especially when I am in my “taking...

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...

FINDING OUR NEW NORMAL

Nativity Community Update, Pastor Glenn Seefeldt, March 18, 2020 What a week we have been through. Life as we...

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...

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...

A Journey Celebrated

Nativity honors the elders of our community by by inviting them to participate fully into the life of the...

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...

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...

Summer Youth Trips

Service & Learning Trips On a Service & Learning Trip, we serve and we learn. We come into a...

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...

Summer Youth Trips

Service & Learning Trips On a Service & Learning Trip, we serve and we learn. We come into a...

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...

Neighborhood Extravaganza

Faces were painted, food was eaten, connections were made, a puppet show was enjoyed, laughs were had, and in...

Aging With Gusto!

During the Vital Aging weekend, people over 60 had an opportunity to respond to statements about the aging process....

Name the Gadget!

After all the services, June 29 and 30th, people had the opportunity to look at antique kitchen and garage/shop gadgets....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Meet Vladimir Poveda…

Nativity’s new intern pastor. Vladimir begins June 15, 2019. Vladimir and his wife Sarah and their three children are...

AMMPARO Migrant Children

Get involved Pray for the safety of migrant children and families on the journey and for justice as they reach...

LENT 2019 – Faith & Social Justice: Why?

On Wednesdays March 13, 20, 27 April 3 & 10 guest presenters will examine the implications of what it...

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...

Kitbull – Pixar SparkShorts

Don’t let your fears get in the way of friendships. Be courageous… Love courageously.

Movie Night Recap

The first Anti Racism Team (ART) Friday night movie of 2019 watched Harvest of Empire film. It was a...

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...

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...

Goats Gracing Nativity

Nativity Lutheran Church is in the process of redesigning our green space. We want to expand our vegetable gardens...

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...

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,...

Dragonfly Packets

On June 20 we had a great group of people join us at Nativity to help assemble DRAGONFLY PROJECT PACKETS....

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...

Quarters Add Up!

Did you know that the Wednesday A.M. Bible Study group makes the M&M tube containers available to the group...

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,...

Intertwine Says "Thank you."

The Intertwine community shared a moment of gratitude for Nativity’s ongoing support at our Sunday gathering at Water Bar...

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...

Tori Setterholm Retires

On May 19 & 20, 2018, Nativity will say “Thank You” to Tori Setterholm for her 11 years of...

Hunger Outreach Team

In the month of March the Hunger Outreach Team at Nativity will be offering opportunities to participate and support...

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