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, 9:00-10:00 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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Journeying through Holy Week

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February Is REJM Outreach Month!

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

March 15, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
This growth group explores the scriptures by asking questions, looking at current scholarship, imagi...

Nativity Yoga

September 13, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Beginning September 13th, 6:00 pm | Nativity–NCFC Gym Gentle yoga will be offered indoors agai...

Adult Choir

September 13, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday Book Conversations Group

September 14, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
The Thursday Book Conversations Group will resume our discussions on September 14th with a new selec...

LSS Circle

September 21, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
All women are welcome to attend the LSS Circle meeting the third Thursday of each month, 12:30-2:30 ...

Saturday at Nine: Conversation on Matters of Faith

March 11, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Saturday at Nine: Conversation on Matters of Faith is a community of people who seek to grow in Chri...

Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 a.m.

December 25, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
9:00 a.m. A service that blends together a variety of music and worship styles. Holy Communion is ce...

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

February 6, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
10:30 a.m. A service that blends together a variety of music and worship styles. Holy Communion is c...

Prayer Shawl Group

December 27, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Prayer Shawl Group is meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Please join us the last Tuesd...

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

March 15, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
This growth group explores the scriptures by asking questions, looking at current scholarship, imagi...

News

  • Winter Family Faith Formation – March 17
    Winter Family Faith Formation – March 17 Join us each week as a family to celebrate the New Year with stories of the life of Jesus! Pick from watching our Welcome Videos, Worship Together, Reading the Bible, Talk About It, Family Activities, Pray Together and Bless Each Other – or do them all! Welcome Video Enjoy our special Family ...
  • Weekend Prayers – March 16-17, 2024
    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 March 15, 2024: Prayers of Healing for: Pat Hall, Robin Przepoira, Deb Williamson, Chris Helland, Doris Sundheim, Joni Stevens, Donald Whittemore, Becky Schmalke, Roger ...
  • Get Your Tickets for Palm Sunday Pancakes!
    Palm Sunday Pancakes are back—and there’s not just for breakfast anymore! Saturday, March 23, 6:30-7:30 pm Sunday, March 24, 8:30-Noon To raise travel funds for the ELCA Youth Gathering and for the middle school Service & Learning Trip, Nativity youth and their families are hosting a Pancake Dinner & Breakfast fundraiser on Palm Sunday Weekend, March 23-24. All ...
  • Our Holy Week & Easter Weekend Schedule
    Mark your calendars—and extend your invitations to family and friends! We look forward to gathering in community to observe the Holy Week journey and the celebration of Easter. Palm Sunday Weekend Saturday, March 23rd: 5:30 pm with Pancake Dinner to follow Sunday, March 24th, 9:00 & 10:30 am with Pancake Breakfast 8:30-Noon Maundy Thursday March 28th: 11:45 am & 7:00 ...
  • Journeying through Holy Week
    Whether you physically come to in-person worship or participate virtually, we are asking the Nativity community to intentionally commit to journeying through the Holy Week story and experience together. The worship services build upon one another all the way to Jesus’ death on the cross, making the celebration of the good news of his resurrection ...
  • THIS WEEKEND: Bread for the World Letter Writing Campaign
    March 16-17, before & after all worship hours | Nativity Commons Bread for the World encourages congregations in the regular “offering of letters” to end hunger. This weekend all are invited to participate in a Bread for the World Letter Writing Campaign for our Hunger Outreach Month. Please take time to write a letter to your ...
  • March Is Hunger Outreach Month
    This month we highlight our Hunger & Food Outreach Ministries at Nativity. March is also Minnesota Food Share Month. Learn more at gmcc.org/minnesota-foodshare. March Donation Drives Throughout the month, our Hunger & Food Outreach Ministries will be coordinating drives to support hunger relief in our local area. Food Donate fresh and non-perishable foods by the Welcome Desk. Funds Consider making a ...
  • Our 2024 Lenten Theme: “Finding the Words”
    Lenten Series: “Finding the Words” Together Each of us can grow in our faith by listening to others’ stories. This year’s Lenten theme, “Finding the Words,” will help us find ways to express our own experience of God. During each Wednesday Lenten worship, a Nativity member will share part of their faith story. Speakers for the ...
  • Weekend Prayers – March 9-10, 2024
    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 March 8, 2024: Prayers of Healing for: Deb Williamson, Chris Helland, Doris Sundheim, Joni Stevens, Donald Whittemore, Becky Schmalke, Roger LaFond, Steve Parrott, Jodi ...
  • Winter Family Faith Formation – March 3
    Winter Family Faith Formation – March 3 Join us each week as a family to celebrate the New Year with stories of the life of Jesus! Pick from watching our Welcome Videos, Worship Together, Reading the Bible, Talk About It, Family Activities, Pray Together and Bless Each Other – or do them all! Welcome Videos Worship Together Share in some ...