On June 20 we had a great group of people join us at Nativity to help assemble DRAGONFLY PROJECT PACKETS. This event was sponsored by a Thrivent Action Team. The DRAGONFLY PROJECT is a mission partner with our Nativity Community Outreach, Care and Support Team.
If you are interested in getting involved with the DRAGONFLY PROJECT or one of our other Outreach Teams contact Gail Bergsven, Director of Community Partnerships: 651-329-4446 or ggantz1@aol.com
Nativity supports the Little Kitchen and NEED food. People from the Hunger Outreach Team are looking for fresh produce to give out to food pantry clients. People that visit food shelves love fresh produce as they often find it hard to buy on their limited budget. We are thankful to the Nativity community garden for the fresh produce donated to Little Kitchen. To expand donations please consider donating fresh produce from your home garden, CSA fresh produce, or any produce you might pick up at a grocery store.
A basket will be set out by the welcome desk marked as fresh produce for food shelves and will be picked up regularly and taken to food shelf by Nativity volunteers. Thank you for your donations.
If questions please contact Grace Gee at gracegee50@gmail.com or 218-348-3381.
Reverend Katie Slack is so grateful to be welcomed to preach and worship with her siblings in Christ at Nativity Lutheran Church! Rev. Slack is currently serving as a resident chaplain at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. She was raised in rural Iowa, the daughter of two teachers. Rev. Slack attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, where she received her BA in English and Religion in 2010. She then attended Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN, graduating in 2014 with her Master’s of Divinity. In September of 2014, Rev. Slack was ordained in the ELCA, and was called to Grace Lutheran Church in Ely, MN. Rev. Slack served as solo pastor at Grace Lutheran for three years, before pursuing a call to hospital chaplaincy. She is currently in the last three months of her year-long residency at Abbott Northwestern. Rev. Slack’s main hospital units are The Mother/Baby Center, Emergency Department, and Vascular. Rev. Slack is deeply passionate about her call to chaplaincy in the hospital environment, and plans to pursue a call to hospital chaplaincy following her residency at Abbott Northwestern.
Rev. Slack lives in Plymouth, MN, with her husband, Patrick Slack, and three sons: Benjamin (4), Theodore (2), and Elijah (7 months). Life with three little ones keeps her busy, but there is nothing she treasures more than time together with her family. She also enjoys reading, writing, scrapbooking, and cheering on the Minnesota Twins!
Did you know that the Wednesday A.M. Bible Study group makes the M&M tube containers available to the group members to contribute to FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN and have been doing so since 2013?
A recent report indicates that this group has contributed over 100 tubes of quarters (over $1,000), to help fund FEED MY STARVING CHILDRENS’ effort around the world.
Proof that small acts of kindness can change the world.
After 14 years at Nativity Church it’s time for me to try a new adventure. I am sad, grateful, and a little scared for what lies ahead. Thank you Nativity for making me feel like part of a family.
I was offered a job (not looking) and it sounded like a great opportunity and couldn’t pass it up.
Nativity has been my church home for a long time and I don’t plan on going anywhere else so you will still see me around! Thank you all for being such a big part of my life over the years.
-Jodi Dean
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
-Winnie the Pooh
Thank you Jodi!
Nativity is grateful for Jodi’s 14 years of ministry. Her pleasant smile and helpful attitude will be missed. Blessings to Jodi as she starts a new job.
The Intertwine community shared a moment of gratitude for Nativity’s ongoing support at our Sunday gathering at Water Bar & Public Studio over Art-A-Whirl weekend. Your generosity is helping to fund Intertwine’s experimenting and growth as we engage un-churched peoples in and around Northeast Minneapolis.
Luther Park Camping and Retreat Center is celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. Nativity Lutheran Church has been a member congregation for over 30 years. In addition to Luther Park being a summer camp, it is also a year-round Retreat Center hosting families, adults, confirmation groups, and work gatherings.
Each year 30 kids from Nativity go to camp, 35 kids attend the Luther Day Camp and both youth and adults from Nativity participate in retreats at Luther Park.
Due to the generosity of our Nativity Community, on May 6 we presented Luther Park with a check for $1000.
During the month of May, Nativity’s Lutheran Partnership Community Outreach Team will provide opportunities to learn about and participate with the ELCA, Luther Park, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and LSS Circle, and Lutheran College Scholarships.
The team’s purpose is to coordinate Nativity’s engagement with our Lutheran partners, to heighten awareness and increase communication with the congregation, and to create opportunities for participation with these important partners.
You are invited to the following opportunities to learn more and become involved:
On May 19 & 20, 2018, Nativity will say “Thank You” to Tori Setterholm for her 11 years of faith-filled, inspired ministry as Director of Faith Formation for Grades 1-6.
Tori has decided to retire in order to spend more time traveling with her husband, Keith, visiting their children in San Diego and Boston and enjoying postponed house, garden, genealogy and sewing projects. Tori is not leaving Nativity! She grew up at Nativity and intends to remain active, worshiping with the Nativity community and volunteering when she is able.
Letters and cards of appreciation should be sent directly to Tori.
In the month of March the Hunger Outreach Team at Nativity will be offering
opportunities to participate and support various hunger activities. Visit an information
table set up in the commons to learn more and sign up for volunteer opportunities.
Show Us Some Love!