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

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 John MacLeod, mnadvrider@gmail.com 612-770-1671.

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.

New Summer Series for Adult Bible Study

Begins May 27, Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 | Commons & Zoom Summer is finally here—a time to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of God’s creation. We’ll celebrate the season by reflecting […]

You Can Make a Difference Series

Six Thursdays: Choose Afternoon or Evening Group | Nativity Afternoon Group: 1:30-3:30 pm | Evening Group: 6:30-8:30 pm February 19 & 26 + March 5, 12, 19, 26 Need time […]

News

  • Weekend Prayers – June 20-21, 2026
    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 June 21 , 2026: Prayers of Healing for: Barb Troka, Ruth Ann Noren, Marge Strum, Joyce Lind, Kay O’Connor, Kathy Pharis, Chuck Schmidt, Jean Cadwallader, ...
  • Creating in Community
    Tuesday, June 23 | 6:00-7:30 pm | Fellowship Hall Join us for an open and free art class that offers experiences using a variety of art materials. Supplies are provided. Come and work on your own or participate in a group activity led by retired art teacher Dave Beaman. If you don’t finish your art, ...
  • Thank You from the Pride Outreach Team!
    Throughout June we continue to enjoy worship, music, and preaching that lift up the ongoing work of welcome, inclusion, celebration, and advocacy for our LGBTQIA+ siblings in Christ. Be sure to visit the Pride Outreach table for literature, lawn signs, and more! Also, don’t forget to check out LGBTQIA+ books from Nativity’s Advocacy Library. There’s ...
  • Summer Construction + Voicemail Update
    Nativity’s voicemail system is currently down. Thank you for your patience while we work quickly toward a solution. We encourage everyone to call during regular business hours or email staff during the interim. Construction for Nativity’s Building Belonging renovations began June 15 with work in the offices and upstairs kitchen and will run through the end ...
  • Support Nativity’s Youth as a “Van Fan”!
    Help the Nativity youth participating in Service & Learning Trips this summer raise funds to pay for the rental vans they’ll be traveling in across the country—our Middle School youth to Milwaukee and our High School youth to Seattle. As always, we’re offering a few incentives to encourage generosity, including getting a postcard from the ...
  • A Thank You from Our Neighbors
    Thanks to everyone who joined in or volunteered at the Monarca Democracy Defense Training Nativity hosted last month. Neighbors of the greater community shared that they felt generously welcomed at the church and appreciated Nativity offering itself as a community space for the event. Monarca is a coalition of thousands of workers, students, people ...
  • Nativity’s Rainbow Connections Group
    Rainbow Connections is a group 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. Questions or want to connect with the group? Contact Eva Grooms at evagrooms@me.com.
  • Children’s Summer Faith Formation Begins June 7
    Summer Session: June 7- August 23 (no class July 5) Our Children’s Faith Formation returns with our Summer Session “Book Club” theme! Together each week we’ll read a beloved classic or exciting new children’s book and talk about how it relates to our faith. The themes will connect to scripture readings in worship. All ages summer classes ...
  • New Summer Series for Adult Bible Study
    Begins May 27, Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 | Commons & Zoom Summer is finally here—a time to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of God’s creation. We’ll celebrate the season by reflecting on passages of scripture, including some of Jesus’ parables. And we’ll ponder questions such as: In what way has the natural world brought you closer to ...
  • Weekend Prayers – June 13-14, 2026
    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 June 12, 2026: Prayers of Healing for: Bob Troka, Ruth Ann Noren, Marge Strum, Joyce Lind, Kay O’Connor, Kathy Pharis, Chuck Schmidt, Jean Cadwallader, ...