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• March Is Hunger & Food Outreach Month
  Nativity’s Hunger and Food Outreach Team works to recognize and respond to the reality that many people are unable to acquire sufficient food to meet basic nutritional needs. We work to increase awareness and understanding of hunger and food insecurity in our community. We also offer dedicated volunteer opportunities, donation drives, and advocacy experiences as ...
• Choose a Lenten Path of Preparation
  “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you.” ~ John 15:12-14 As we walk through the 40 days of Lent this year, we prepare ...
• February Is Racial Equity & Justice Month
  Nativity’s Racial Equity & Justice (REJM) Ministries work to realize a vision of racial equity and justice for all God’s children. They listen, educate, and advocate to recognize and eliminate racism in our church, community, and country. Service Project throughout February: Diaper Drive with Redeemer Lutheran Church Please support the community by donating diapers and/or wipes in the ...
• Upcoming Beacon Events
  Rent is Due Wednesday, February 4 | 8:30-9:00 am | Zoom Join us for Beacon’s monthly advocacy meeting for an update on the issue campaigns and specific action steps you can take to advance the work. Register online for Zoom link. Tour Nicollet Square Wednesday, February 18 | 1:00-2:00 pm Nicollet Square Apartments, 3710 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409 There’s no ...
• Join Us for RIC Weekend Programming
  January 24-25 is Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Weekend, a time when we lift up our commitment to the ongoing work of welcome, inclusion, celebration, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ people as well as all who are marginalized and oppressed. This year we will give special emphasis to the theme of intersectionality and the meaningful ways our ...
• Parent Training: Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Youth
  Wed., January 21, 7:00-8:30 pm | Room 218 Zoom Link to Join Below Renee Labatt, Youth Program Coordinator for NAMI Minnesota will present to parents and caregivers on how to recognize early warning signs on mental illness. She’ll explore ways to evaluate adolescent mental health by learning to recognize the signs that someone may need help. Participants ...
• Give a Good Gift!
  The average American spends more than $700 on Christmas gifts each year. This holiday season, rethink traditional gift-giving with ELCA Good Gifts to support neighbors in need. To participate, first select an ornament from the Advent Tree in the Commons and then make a donation to Nativity with Good Gifts and the item you selected in ...
• Thank You, Nativity, for Making a Difference This November!
  November was Homelessness & Housing Outreach Month at Nativity, and we want to thank you for showing up and loving neighbor! In the month of November, we: Fed 12 teens experiencing homelessness at the Safe House Shelter for Thanksgiving. Raised over $9020 for Metro Homeless Youth at our Annual Christmas Fundraiser. Packed over 300 snack packs for families at ...
• Share Christmas with the Redeemer Holiday Store
  Join Nativity’s Racial Equity & Justice Outreach Ministry and our partner congregation Redeemer Lutheran Church in supporting the annual Holiday Store! Donate new or *excellent condition* used items by December 11th for the “Holiday Store” where children can for a very low-cost purchase donated items as gifts for friends and family. You can view suggested gift ...
• Feeding the Community: A Thank You & Update from Deacon Kyle
  Dear Community, we wanted to share a joyous update with you! Since organizing more support for those with food insecurity because of recent limited SNAP funding, the generous Nativity community has gathered more than $1500, 340 pounds of food, and a few new dedicated volunteers. Additionally, as part of our Bread for the World Offering of ...