Adult Enrichment and Faith Formation

Adult Faith Formation/Enrichment Groups and Leaders: For specific programs, read the weekend News to Note or contact Pat Hendricks, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation and Vital Aging at bppat127@gmail.com or (763) 221-8149

Drawing Closer to God through Education and Faith Formation:

Vital Aging: Nativity values its senior members. Many of the enrichment opportunities are during the day to accommodate retirement or semi-retirement schedules. Contact Pat Hendricks at bppat127@gmail.com or (763) 221-8149.

Spiritual Coaching: A one to one ministry with a trained spiritual director with the purpose of questioning and growing in faith while balancing the challenges of life. Contact Pat Hendricks at bppat127@gmail.com or (763) 221-8149.

Studying God’s Word through Bible Studies

Wednesday Morning Bible Study: Every Wednesday 10:00-11:30am. A study of the scriptures, including historical context and ways they apply today. Pat Hendricks, bppat127@gmail.com C: 763-221-8149.

Learning How God Enters Life through Book Studies

Thursday Morning Book Study: Every Thursday, 9:30-11:00am. A study of contemporary books on topics that challenge and inform our life as followers of Jesus. Julie Bonde, madjules@gmail.com, C: 612-716-5538.

Saturday at Nine Book Group: Every Saturday, 8:30-10:00 am via Zoom. A study of contemporary books on topics that challenge and inform our life as Christians. The group is a forum for growing deeper in one’s faith through hearing others’ stories. Contact Jerry Hoffman, jerjo.hoffman@gmail.com, (612) 788-1300.

Social Justice Book Club: Each Tuesday 9:30-10:30 am via Zoom. To learn more or get the Zoom link, contact Paula Biessener at paulabgolfer@icloud.com.

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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 sessions with Dave Sherer from JUSTmove. Let’s expand the circle next […]

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 be better stewards of our environment, as well as what actions […]

News

Weekend Prayers – May 10-11, 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 May 9, 2025: Prayers of Healing for: Bonnie Sevre, Diane Parker, Gary Kimball, Julie Kimball, Sylvia Schmidt, Logan Felland, Melanie Benson, Joan Hoffman, Rich ...
Congrats, High School Graduates!
Saturday May 31, 5:30 pm worship and Sunday, June 1, 10:30 am worship Graduating from high school is an important milestone, and your faith community is excited to celebrate with you! One way we’d like to celebrate you and your achievement is to share your stories with our community for Graduate Recognition Weekend. If you would like ...
Mental Health & Wellness Outreach Month
May Is Mental Health & Wellness Outreach Month at Nativity. This team responds to the reality that people in our community are facing life challenges. They can benefit by our appropriate and timely help and care. Nativity’s Mental Health and Wellness Outreach Ministries promote awareness of local resources and offer both educational programming and support ...
Save the Date for Pastor Angela’s Installation
May 31-June 1 All Worship Hours We welcome the community to celebrate together the installation of Pastor Angela LaMoore at Nativity. Rev. John Hulden from the Minneapolis Synod office will be with us to preside over the installation ceremony and to bring the message. Enjoy special hospitality as we celebrate Pastor Angela’s official welcome and ...
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 television host Rick Steves shares insights about fascism from his European travels, tracing fascism’s history in Europe with German and Italian historians. What were the conditions that led to fascism’s rise, and what lessons can we learn from ...
Days for Girls Update and Sewing Event
Thank You, Nativity! During March 2025, Nancy Laible and a travel team ventured into a ‘tin shack’ Barrio within Santa Cruz, Costa Rica, to deliver female hygiene information and supplies. The team delivered 30 DFG kits to the young mothers who live in the flimsy and unsanitary housing units. The kits were part of the on-going ...
Self-Care for the Caregiver: Learning, Coping and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver
Sunday, May 18, 2:00 pm (Doors open at 1:30.) The Legacy of St. Anthony | 2540 Kenzie Terrace, St. Anthony, MN 55418 Former Wisconsin Gov. Martin J. Schreiber is an award-winning crusader for Alzheimer’s caregivers and persons with dementia. Reaching audiences nationwide at live events and via media, he uses humor and compassion to share lessons from ...
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 community. All are welcome to join us! 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 meals include drinks, salad, fruit, and dessert. Gluten-free and vegetarian options ...
Spring & Early Summer Save the Date
May: Mental Health & Wellness Outreach Month May 10: Youth Plant & Flower Orders Ready for Pickup May 18: Last Sunday of School-Year Faith Formation May 21: Last Community Dinner until September May 31-June 1: Installation of Pastor Angela at All Worship Hours May 31-June 1: Graduate Weekend with Blessing at 10:30 am Sunday Worship June: Pride Outreach Month June 7-8: Joining ...
Apply for 2025-2026 Nativity College Scholarships
Did you know that Nativity awards college scholarships each year? These scholarships are available to any Nativity member attending an ELCA Lutheran college, university, or seminary. You can fill out the application below. Important Information Regarding Applying High school seniors must submit a copy of their transcript. Current college students must submit their most recent transcript. The form ...