- Weekend Prayers – December 6-7, 2025
PRAY…
Below are the names of those we pray for this week.
If you have a prayer request, please fill out the form here: www.nativitychurch.org/prayer-request/, or call (612) 781-2766.
The following names were correct as of December 5, 2025: Prayers of Healing for:
Sara Jacobson, Jerry Nachrainer, Laurel & Cody Kromrie, Arlette Record, Joan Hoffman, Michael Garrett, Scott Johnson, Tori ...
- A Statement of Solidarity with Our Neighbors
In light of the events of this week, and particularly in response to the rhetoric and action being leveled at our Somali neighbors along with other immigrant communities in our state, Nativity Lutheran Church reaffirms our commitment to being a safe, welcoming and affirming community for all people. We continue to practice the radical hospitality ...
- Nativity’s 2025 Advent Theme: “Be the Light”
This Advent, as we prepare for the birth of our Savior, we look to “Be the Light” in our world today. It all starts with hope, with a spark and a sense that something more might be possible, and grows into a love that burns bright, ever-present, come what may. Join us as we explore ...
- Congregational Meeting for Budget & Election of Council
December 6-7 | Following All Worship Hours
A Congregational Meeting was held December 6-7 to approve the Nativity budget for 2026, and to elect Nativity Council members and officers. Both the budget and slate of candidates passed.
Proposed Budget
Council Brochure
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- Gratitude to Bob Parrott & A/V Staff Transition
The weekend of December 6-7 we will honor Bob Parrott, Nativity’s outgoing Minister of Worship Technology, who retired from his position last month. A long-time member of Nativity with his late wife, Gerry, Bob has run Nativity’s worship technology for 23 years. He helped Nativity with two major worship technology upgrades in 2008 and 2015, ...
- Join Us for a Christmas Mystery!
December 13-14 | All Worship Hours
It’s almost Christmastime, and our cast comes together to decorate the church in celebration of the Christmas season. They’ve got the Christmas tree, the lights and ornaments, festively wrapped presents…but wait! They can’t seem to find the manger!
Solving the mystery to find the manger becomes their ...
- Saturday at Nine: The Tears of Things
The Saturday at Nine Book Group meets weekly for lively conversations related to living out our faith. Around 20-25 individuals participate each week through Zoom from 8:30-10:00 am on Saturday mornings.
Join us as we discuss The Tears of Things by Fr. Richard Rohr: “How do we live compassionately in a time of violence ...
- Time to Be: A Service for Hope & Healing
Saturday, December 20, at 5:30 pm
Emotions are close to the surface during the holidays. Sometimes called a “Blue Christmas” service, “Time to Be” is a time to step out of the busyness of the season and rest in the light of God’s love. This reflective and meditative worship with Holy Communion honors the flurry ...