BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Nativity Lutheran Church - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Nativity Lutheran Church
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20220313T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20221106T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T193000
DTSTAMP:20230623T145700Z
CREATED:20230623T145700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T145700Z
UID:22801-1689445800-1689449400@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Farewell Celebration for Pastor Ben and Family
DESCRIPTION:As announced via Nativity email last Sunday\, Pastor Ben has accepted a call to Bethel Lutheran Church in Northfield\, Minnesota. We are very grateful for his years at Nativity. Our community will miss him—and we are excited for this next chapter for him\, Melissa\, and their two girls.  \nWe will celebrate Pastor Ben and his family with an in-worship blessing and farewell reception after all worship hours the weekend of July 15-16. If you’d like to volunteer to help with hospitality\, please contact Heather Anderson at Heather@NativityChurch.org.  \nYou can read Pastor Ben’s letter to the community and watch his video here to learn more. Pastor Ben looks forward to connecting with the Nativity community in the weeks before his departure. You can contact him at 612-781-2766 ext. 1010\, or at Ben@NativityChurch.org.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/farewell-celebration-for-pastor-ben-and-family/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Hospitality/Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-Ben-and-Family.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Anderson":MAILTO:heather@nativitychurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T103000
DTSTAMP:20230623T145754Z
CREATED:20230623T145754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T145754Z
UID:22802-1689501600-1689503400@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Farewell Celebration for Pastor Ben and Family
DESCRIPTION:As announced via Nativity email last Sunday\, Pastor Ben has accepted a call to Bethel Lutheran Church in Northfield\, Minnesota. We are very grateful for his years at Nativity. Our community will miss him—and we are excited for this next chapter for him\, Melissa\, and their two girls.  \nWe will celebrate Pastor Ben and his family with an in-worship blessing and farewell reception after all worship hours the weekend of July 15-16. If you’d like to volunteer to help with hospitality\, please contact Heather Anderson at Heather@NativityChurch.org.  \nYou can read Pastor Ben’s letter to the community and watch his video here to learn more. Pastor Ben looks forward to connecting with the Nativity community in the weeks before his departure. You can contact him at 612-781-2766 ext. 1010\, or at Ben@NativityChurch.org.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/farewell-celebration-for-pastor-ben-and-family-2/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Hospitality/Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-Ben-and-Family.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Anderson":MAILTO:heather@nativitychurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T123000
DTSTAMP:20230623T145848Z
CREATED:20230623T145848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T145848Z
UID:22803-1689507000-1689510600@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Farewell Celebration for Pastor Ben and Family
DESCRIPTION:As announced via Nativity email last Sunday\, Pastor Ben has accepted a call to Bethel Lutheran Church in Northfield\, Minnesota. We are very grateful for his years at Nativity. Our community will miss him—and we are excited for this next chapter for him\, Melissa\, and their two girls.  \nWe will celebrate Pastor Ben and his family with an in-worship blessing and farewell reception after all worship hours the weekend of July 15-16. If you’d like to volunteer to help with hospitality\, please contact Heather Anderson at Heather@NativityChurch.org.  \nYou can read Pastor Ben’s letter to the community and watch his video here to learn more. Pastor Ben looks forward to connecting with the Nativity community in the weeks before his departure. You can contact him at 612-781-2766 ext. 1010\, or at Ben@NativityChurch.org.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/farewell-celebration-for-pastor-ben-and-family-3/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Hospitality/Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-Ben-and-Family.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Anderson":MAILTO:heather@nativitychurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T203000
DTSTAMP:20230803T001021Z
CREATED:20230803T001002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T001021Z
UID:22914-1691170200-1691181000@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Join Us for the VillageFest Parade + Cookout
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 4th | 5:30-8:30 pm \nLet’s celebrate our community in the Saint Anthony Village Fest Parade! There’s a place for everyone as we enjoy a local tradition and a beautiful summer evening together. Can’t join us that night? Support Nativity by donating bite-sized candy that participants will distribute along the parade route. (Donations will be collected at the Nativity Welcome Desk.) \nOn Aug. 4\, meet us at Nativity at 5:30 pm for hot dogs (beef or veggie) and fellowship with staff and families from NCFC (Nativity Child & Family Center). We’ll have t-shirts representing Nativity pride. Since supplies are limited\, however\, we encourage all who have t-shirts from last year to wear those. The parade begins at 7:00 pm at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Please allow some time to park and walk to the staging area\, where we’ll gather for our place in the parade lineup. We’ll have rides for those who need them. \nIf you’ll be joining us for the hot dog cookout\, would like to serve food\, or receive a Nativity t-shirt (supplies are limited)\, or walk/ride in the parade\, please fill out the Tear-Off portion of this News to Note\, or email Deacon Kyle at Kyle@NativityChurch.org.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/join-us-for-the-villagefest-parade-cookout/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Children's Events,Events,Hospitality/Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Parade-Photo-Cropped-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kyle Soderberg":MAILTO:kyle@nativitychurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T180000
DTSTAMP:20230614T204442Z
CREATED:20230614T204442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T204442Z
UID:22764-1691841600-1691863200@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Block Party Kids Zone Collaboration with Redeemer Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of “Love God\, Love Neighbor\,” Nativity continues to strengthen our growing relationship with Redeemer Lutheran in North Minneapolis\, and this summer offers some fun opportunities to gather and connect! \nAugust 12th Block Party\nRedeemer is topping off the summer with a free Block Party\, and Nativity will collaborating with other congregations to host the Kids Zone that evening. Contact Kelly for more information\, or sign up with the QR code to help that evening. \nQuestions? Contact Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy at Kelly@NativityChurch.org. \nSign Up to Volunteer HERE!
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/block-party-kids-zone-collaboration-with-redeemer-lutheran-church/
LOCATION:Reedemer Lutheran Church\, 1800 Glenwood Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Hospitality/Events,Lutheran Partnership Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Sherman-Conroy":MAILTO:Kelly@NativityChurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T190000
DTSTAMP:20230828T204606Z
CREATED:20230828T204606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T204606Z
UID:22999-1693418400-1693422000@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Nativity Outdoor Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Beginning May 31\, Nativity’s weekly yoga is moving to the backyard for summer!  \nWednesdays\, 6:00 pm | 2901 33rd Ave. NE  \nWe invite you to come connect Mind\, Body and Breath in a quiet\, natural setting. (In case of bad weather\, we will meet inside the church.) Erica Bonde\, Nancy Karkula and Hiyala Indiga will lead each week’s practice. Questions? Call Nancy Karkula at 612-770-8856.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/nativity-outdoor-yoga-3/
LOCATION:Nancy Karkula's House\, 2901 33rd Ave NE\, St. Anthony\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/7-29-20-Nativity-Yoga-Class-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Karkula":MAILTO:karkulayoga@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T190000
DTSTAMP:20230828T204554Z
CREATED:20230828T204554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T204554Z
UID:22998-1694023200-1694026800@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Nativity Outdoor Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Beginning May 31\, Nativity’s weekly yoga is moving to the backyard for summer!  \nWednesdays\, 6:00 pm | 2901 33rd Ave. NE  \nWe invite you to come connect Mind\, Body and Breath in a quiet\, natural setting. (In case of bad weather\, we will meet inside the church.) Erica Bonde\, Nancy Karkula and Hiyala Indiga will lead each week’s practice. Questions? Call Nancy Karkula at 612-770-8856.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/nativity-outdoor-yoga-2/
LOCATION:Nancy Karkula's House\, 2901 33rd Ave NE\, St. Anthony\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/7-29-20-Nativity-Yoga-Class-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Karkula":MAILTO:karkulayoga@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T110000
DTSTAMP:20230829T163849Z
CREATED:20230829T163849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T163849Z
UID:23000-1694079000-1694084400@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Thursday AM Book Discussions: New Book Selection
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays 9:30-11:00 am via Zoom \nBeginning the first week of January\, we’ll discuss My Name is Child of God\, Not Those People: A First Person Look at Poverty by Julia Dinsmore. A personal and provocative look at poverty in America\, the book is shaped around the author’s own engaging stories\, song lyrics\, and personal poems. Through her stories and reflections\, Julia Dinsmore puts a face on poverty and challenges readers to answer God’s call to respond to poverty and its effects. \nSpecial Note: During our Zoom meeting on January 26th\, author Julia will be joining us! For more information and the Zoom link\, email Julie Bonde at madjules@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/thursday-am-book-discussions-new-book-selection-2/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Bonde":MAILTO:madjules@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T140000
DTSTAMP:20230828T191035Z
CREATED:20230828T191035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T191035Z
UID:22971-1694264400-1694268000@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Carnatic Music Performance at Nativity:  The Classical Music of South India
DESCRIPTION:September 9\, 1:00-2:00 pm\nNativity Lutheran Church \nNirmala Rajasekar is one of the premier players of the Saraswathi veena\, a seven-stringed lute from South India\, in the world today. A dynamic and vibrant musician\, she has performed in many of the leading stages in India and around the world. \nListen to Nirmala sing and perform classical Carnatic music. Nirmala explains India’s musical history and concepts such as raga (melody) and tala (rhythm). The performance is accompanied by a percussionist on the tabla drum from North India. Refreshments will be served following the performance. \nThe event is sponsored by COMPAS and Wingspan and is free to the public. Please RSVP to dgray@wingspanlife.org.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/carnatic-music-performance-at-nativity-the-classical-music-of-south-india/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Events,Music Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Carnatic-Music-Event.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Anderson":MAILTO:heather@nativitychurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T193000
DTSTAMP:20230828T185207Z
CREATED:20230828T185207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T185207Z
UID:22973-1694280600-1694287800@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:"God's Work. Our Hands." Weekend
DESCRIPTION:September 9-10 around all worship hours\n“God’s Work. Our Hands.” Weekend is a time to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America—one church\, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. We’ll have a variety of fun service projects to choose from for all ages\, including Dragonfly Project key chain and card making. \nWe’ll also host a collection for all affected by the wildfires in Mau. Donations will be split between the Lutheran Disaster Response and the Animal Humane Society of Maui. Look for the collection table that weekend with a “Sponsor a Furry Friend” activity for giving. You can also donate via check\, PayPal\, or Venmo. Please note “Maui” in the subject line. (Give on our website HERE.)
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/gods-work-our-hands-weekend-2023sat/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Children's Events,Events,Social Justice,Youth Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GWOH-NTN-Slide.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Sherman-Conroy":MAILTO:Kelly@NativityChurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T100000
DTSTAMP:20230828T193107Z
CREATED:20230828T193107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T193107Z
UID:22997-1694336400-1694340000@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Kindergarten Milestone: Blessing of the Backpacks
DESCRIPTION:As we get ready to welcome a new school year\, we prepare to offer our Kindergarteners a special blessing for their beginning journey. The milestone blessing will be offered at the 9:00 and 10:30 am worship hours on Sunday\, September 10.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/kindergarten-milestone-blessing-of-the-backpacks/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth,Children's Events,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Blessing-of-the-backpacks-Announcement-Slide.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Hoffman":MAILTO:renee@nativitychurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T123000
DTSTAMP:20230828T185352Z
CREATED:20230828T185352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T185352Z
UID:22974-1694336400-1694349000@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:"God's Work. Our Hands." Weekend
DESCRIPTION:September 9-10 around all worship hours\n“God’s Work. Our Hands.” Weekend is a time to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America—one church\, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. We’ll have a variety of fun service projects to choose from for all ages\, including Dragonfly Project key chain and card making. \nWe’ll also host a collection for all affected by the wildfires in Mau. Donations will be split between the Lutheran Disaster Response and the Animal Humane Society of Maui. Look for the collection table that weekend with a “Sponsor a Furry Friend” activity for giving. You can also donate via check\, PayPal\, or Venmo. Please note “Maui” in the subject line. (Give on our website HERE.)
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/gods-work-our-hands-weekend-3/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Children's Events,Events,Social Justice,Youth Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GWOH-NTN-Slide.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Sherman-Conroy":MAILTO:Kelly@NativityChurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T113000
DTSTAMP:20230828T193234Z
CREATED:20230828T193234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T193234Z
UID:22996-1694341800-1694345400@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Kindergarten Milestone: Blessing of the Backpacks
DESCRIPTION:As we get ready to welcome a new school year\, we prepare to offer our Kindergarteners a special blessing for their beginning journey. The milestone blessing will be offered at the 9:00 and 10:30 am worship hours on Sunday\, September 10.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/kindergarten-milestone-blessing-of-the-backpacks-2/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth,Children's Events,Children's Milestones,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Blessing-of-the-backpacks-Announcement-Slide.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Hoffman":MAILTO:renee@nativitychurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T210000
DTSTAMP:20230828T192728Z
CREATED:20230828T192728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T192728Z
UID:22985-1694457900-1694466000@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Grief Support Series
DESCRIPTION:Grief Support Series Begins in September \nMondays\, starting September 11\, 6:45-9:00 pm\nCentennial United Methodist Church\, 1524 County Rd C2 W\, Roseville\, MN \nNativity Church partners with Growing through Loss\, a six-week series that provides information and support for a variety of grief situations. Each session begins with a presentation on an aspect of grief and continues in small support groups organized by personal loss. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Jack Anderson at phyljacka@gmail.com\, 612-695-5256.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/grief-support-series/
LOCATION:Centennial United Methodist Church\, 1524 W County Road C2\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Anderson":MAILTO:phyljacka@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T200000
DTSTAMP:20230829T170237Z
CREATED:20230829T165929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T170237Z
UID:22991-1694458800-1694462400@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Adult Bell Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/adult-bell-choir-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Rd\, St. Anthony Village\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Events,Music Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Karla Reiland":MAILTO:kreiland@nativitychurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T110000
DTSTAMP:20230829T173548Z
CREATED:20230829T173228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T173548Z
UID:22994-1694599200-1694602800@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Musikgarten
DESCRIPTION: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. Classes are offered on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. \nFall 2023 Classes will start on Wednesday\, September 13. Cost is $120. To register\, please contact Leah Reddy 
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/musikgarten-3/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth,Children's Events,Children's Music,Events,MusikGarten
ORGANIZER;CN="Leah Reddy":MAILTO:leah@nativitychurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T183000
DTSTAMP:20230829T172215Z
CREATED:20230829T171342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T172215Z
UID:22992-1694626200-1694629800@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Community Meals Are Back!
DESCRIPTION:We’re serving up nutritious and affordable meals each Wednesday\, and you’re invited! (Bring a friend or neighbor\, too!) \nJoin us each Wednesday\, starting September 13\, from 5:30-6:30 pm. Meals are $6.00/person or $20/family. All meals include a side\, drinks\, salad\, veggies/fruit\, and dessert. Gluten-free and vegan options will be available. \nSeptember 13: Taco\nSeptember 20: Sloppy Joes\nSeptember 27: Pizza
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/community-meals-are-back-3/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Rd\, St. Anthony Village\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Hospitality/Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Anderson":MAILTO:heather@nativitychurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T190000
DTSTAMP:20230828T192305Z
CREATED:20230828T192305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T192305Z
UID:22984-1694628000-1694631600@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Nativity Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Beginning September 13th\, 6:00 pm | Nativity–NCFC Gym\nGentle yoga will be offered indoors again! Please join us on Wednesdays for an hour of breathwork and meditation through gentle movement and restorative poses. We invite you to take this time to reconnect with your body\, mind\, and breath.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/nativity-yoga/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/yoga-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Karkula":MAILTO:karkulayoga@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T200000
DTSTAMP:20230829T174326Z
CREATED:20230829T174326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T174326Z
UID:23008-1694629800-1694635200@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Adult Choir
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/adult-choir/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Events,Music Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T110000
DTSTAMP:20230828T191544Z
CREATED:20230828T191544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T191544Z
UID:22972-1694683800-1694689200@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Book Conversations Group
DESCRIPTION:The Thursday Book Conversations Group will resume our discussions on September 14th with a new selection. We meet weekly on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:00 am both in person at Nativity and online. \nOur first book is Sensible Shoes: A Story about the Spiritual Journey by Sharon Garlough Brown. Brown tells a moving story of four strangers as they embark together on a journey of spiritual formation. All are welcome! To order a book or for questions\, contact our group facilitator\, Julie (Jules) Bonde at madjules@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/thursday-book-conversations-group/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Thursday-Book-Group.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Bonde":MAILTO:madjules@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T110000
DTSTAMP:20230829T174116Z
CREATED:20230829T174057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T174116Z
UID:23007-1694854800-1694862000@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Stamping Stars
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/stamping-stars-6/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Anderson":MAILTO:heather@nativitychurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T110000
DTSTAMP:20230829T173719Z
CREATED:20230829T173719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T173719Z
UID:23005-1694858400-1694862000@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Musikgarten
DESCRIPTION: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. Classes are offered on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. \nFall 2023 Classes will start on Wednesday\, September 13. Cost is $120. To register\, please contact Leah Reddy 
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/musikgarten-4/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth,Children's Events,Children's Music,Events,MusikGarten
ORGANIZER;CN="Leah Reddy":MAILTO:leah@nativitychurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T100000
DTSTAMP:20230828T190434Z
CREATED:20230828T190350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T190434Z
UID:22979-1694942100-1694944800@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Children's Faith Formation
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Faith Formation is on break for a few weeks\, but registration for our Fall Session\, beginning Sept. 17th\, is open! \nAt Nativity\, we support families and children wherever they are on their journeys of faith. We strive to be a loving community where kids and their families can practice faith habits like prayer\, worship\, Bible study\, and service to others. Nativity partners with parents to nurture faith by encouraging children to love God and love our neighbor. \nThis fall Nativity will offer both in-person and online classes for ages 0-Kindergarten\, Grades 1-4\, and Grades 5-6 (Club 56). Learn more and register for our 2023-24 Children’s Faith Formation programming as well as our children’s music ministries at the link below. \nLearn More and Register HERE.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/childrens-faith-formation/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth,Children's Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ChildrensFaithFormation.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Hoffman":MAILTO:renee@nativitychurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T233000
DTSTAMP:20230828T190634Z
CREATED:20230828T190621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T190634Z
UID:22975-1694945700-1694993400@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Children's Faith Formation
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Faith Formation is on break for a few weeks\, but registration for our Fall Session\, beginning Sept. 17th\, is open! \nAt Nativity\, we support families and children wherever they are on their journeys of faith. We strive to be a loving community where kids and their families can practice faith habits like prayer\, worship\, Bible study\, and service to others. Nativity partners with parents to nurture faith by encouraging children to love God and love our neighbor. \nThis fall Nativity will offer both in-person and online classes for ages 0-Kindergarten\, Grades 1-4\, and Grades 5-6 (Club 56). Learn more and register for our 2023-24 Children’s Faith Formation programming as well as our children’s music ministries at the link below. \nLearn More and Register HERE.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/childrens-faith-formation-2/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth,Children's Events,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ChildrensFaithFormation.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Hoffman":MAILTO:renee@nativitychurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T140000
DTSTAMP:20230829T172333Z
CREATED:20230829T171949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T172333Z
UID:22993-1695299400-1695304800@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:LSS Circle
DESCRIPTION:All women are welcome to attend the LSS Circle meeting the third Thursday of each month\, 12:30-2:30 pm\, in the Nativity Commons. Our meeting begins with a short social time\, brief business meeting\, and a devotion. After that we tie fleece blankets for Camp Noah and Hands and Voices\, two Lutheran Social Service organizations serving families and children. We also color birthday cards for Camp Noah participants. Come enjoy treats\, service\, and fellowship with other women. \nIf you would like to visit our Circle just to see what we are about\, please feel free to join us! For questions\, contact Marcy Sorensen at john_sorensen@comcast.net or (612) 327-9266.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/lss-circle-2/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Rd\, St. Anthony Village\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Care and Support Outreach,Events,Lutheran Partnership Outreach
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T140000
DTSTAMP:20230828T193438Z
CREATED:20230828T193438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T193438Z
UID:22995-1695895200-1695909600@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Sites Tour
DESCRIPTION:Nativity is offering an opportunity to participate in the Sacred Tour of the Twin Cities on September 28 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The tour will be led by Pastor Jim Bear Jacobs and Nativity’s own Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conway. The Sacred Sites Tour is part of the Minnesota Stories’ effort to create greater awareness and understanding of the Dakota people\, the original people of this area who too often are invisible in their homeland. \nThe tour visits three sacred sites and\, through storytelling and reflection\, shares information on Dakota history and culture as well as the oppression\, genocide and exile faced by the Dakota people. Times for silence and meditation are included. Please Note: Children high school age or older are appropriate for this tour. \nA suggested donation will be determined under the guidance of our tour leaders. Details on where we will meet will be shared with those who sign up. \nTo sign up or for questions\, please contact Jerry Hoffman at jerjo.hoffman@gmail.com or 763-443-3353.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/sacred-sites-tour/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Events,Interfaith/Intercultural Outreach,Social Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sacred-Sites-Photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Hoffman":MAILTO:jerjo.hoffman@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T140000
DTSTAMP:20230829T173932Z
CREATED:20230829T173932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T173932Z
UID:23006-1695895200-1695909600@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Sites Tour
DESCRIPTION:Nativity is offering an opportunity to participate in the Sacred Tour of the Twin Cities on September 28 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The tour will be led by Pastor Jim Bear Jacobs and Nativity’s own Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conway. The Sacred Sites Tour is part of the Minnesota Stories’ effort to create greater awareness and understanding of the Dakota people\, the original people of this area who too often are invisible in their homeland. \nThe tour visits three sacred sites and\, through storytelling and reflection\, shares information on Dakota history and culture as well as the oppression\, genocide and exile faced by the Dakota people. Times for silence and meditation are included. Please Note: Children high school age or older are appropriate for this tour. \nA suggested donation will be determined under the guidance of our tour leaders. Details on where we will meet will be shared with those who sign up. \nTo sign up or for questions\, please contact Jerry Hoffman at jerjo.hoffman@gmail.com or 763-443-3353.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/sacred-sites-tour-2/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Events,Interfaith/Intercultural Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sacred-Sites-Photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Hoffman":MAILTO:jerjo.hoffman@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T170000
DTSTAMP:20231012T172448Z
CREATED:20221014T204937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T172448Z
UID:20836-1698505200-1698512400@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 28\, 3:00-5:00 pm \nWe’re looking forward to Nativity’s popular “Trunk or Treat” event! Would you like to help out by hosting a trunk? Email Leah Reddy at Leah@NativityChurch.org for more details. \nOn October 28\, join us in our parking lot (off Belden Drive) for an afternoon of fun and treats. And be sure to invite friends\, family\, and neighbors as well! \nYoung and Old\, come dressed up in your costumes\, and bring a household paper good (tissue\, toilet paper\, paper towel) for Nourish 282. It’s a great event to meet new people\, celebrate together\, and give back to the community. \nWe’re also looking for folks to help out with the event by “hosting” a trunk. If you’d like to host\, we’ll be gathering between 2:15-2:30 for setup. Bring candy for 300 (We did say this was a popular event!) along with some non-food treats if you can. If you’d like to host or trunk or help with treat donations\, contact Leah Reddy at Leah@NativityChurch.org. \nConfirmation students can earn 2 Service Experiences by hosting a trunk. Thank you to the community for supporting this fun event each year.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/trunk-or-treat-5/
LOCATION:Nativity Church\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth,Children's Events,Events,Hospitality/Events,Youth Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Trunk-or-Treat.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Leah Reddy":MAILTO:leah@nativitychurch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T200000
DTSTAMP:20231017T143555Z
CREATED:20231017T143555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T143555Z
UID:23183-1698949800-1698955200@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Rainbow Connections: Supporting Our LGBTQ+ Loved Ones
DESCRIPTION:First Thursday of the Month\, Beginning Nov. 2\, 6:30-8:00 pm | Room 218  \nRainbow Connections is a new group at Nativity for those supporting LGBTQ+ family members or friends. We’re a peer group sharing resources\, faith\, stories\, and emotions within a confidential and non-judgmental space so that we can\, in turn\, better support our LGBTQ+ loved ones. For questions\, contact Gilliane Monnier at monni003@umn.edu. 
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/rainbow-connections-supporting-our-lgbtq-loved-ones/
LOCATION:Nativity Room 218\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LGBTQ-Support-Group-NTN.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gilliane Monnier":MAILTO:monni003@umn.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T160000
DTSTAMP:20231017T143657Z
CREATED:20230828T190038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T143657Z
UID:22976-1699088400-1699113600@www.nativitychurch.org
SUMMARY:Women of the ELCA Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 4th\nFirst Lutheran Church\n1555 40th Ave. NE\nColumbia Heights\, MN 55421 \nWomen of the ELCA are celebrating their 35th year this fall\, and we’re planning a inspiring and restorative retreat day. With programming around service\, caregiving\, welcoming immigrants\, climate solutions\, and fair trade\, we’ll learn new ways to put “Love in Action.” We’ll also have opportunity for “Loving Ourselves” with offerings like worship\, bible study\, childcare\, yoga\, healing touch ministry\, and more. We hope you’ll join us! \nWELCA is an organization for all women in the ELCA synod. It includes women who gather in more than 4500 locations in the U.S. and the Caribbean for service\, study\, advocacy\, fellowship and more! WELCA embraces all kinds of ministries that support our mission of mobilizing women to act boldly in their faith. There is a place for you in Women of the ELCA! \nTo get involved or ask questions\, contact Karen Weiberg at karenknit10@yahoo.com or 612-900-6485. \nLearn More and Register Here.
URL:https://www.nativitychurch.org/event/women-of-the-elca-day-retreat/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church\, 1555 40th Ave. NE\, Columbia Heights\, MN\, 55421\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Cropped-Womens-Gathering-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Weiberg":MAILTO:karenknit10@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR