Public Ministry

As Scripture teaches, faith is active in love and love calls for justice in the relationships and structures of society.

Our grateful response to God’s love and grace motivates us to live lives that demonstrate our responsibility for the well-being of society and our communities. At Nativity our ministry of Social Justice and Advocacy for Children, Youth, and Families stands firmly in the call to be a Beloved Community. We are working to engage Nativity families and staff in building, resourcing, supporting, and empowering advocacy through themes of social justice which serve our neighbors and the world.

To do the work effectively, support is needed from everyone, children and youth to their families and our community in order to deploy our imaginations in service of furthering the gospel, encouraging growth in faith, and strengthening Christian service within our communities.

Coping With Gun Violence Resources

Hunger Awareness Resources

African Descent Resources (African American, Afro Caribbean, African National)

Arab and Middle Eastern Resources

Latino Resources

American Indian/Alaska Native Resources

 Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Resources

Digital Wellbeing Resources

News

  • 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 ...
  • Rainbow Connections Group Meeting
    March 7, 6:30-8:00 pm | Room 218 Rainbow Connections is a 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. The group meets the first Thursday ...
  • February Is REJM Outreach Month!
    This month we also highlight our Racial Equity and Justice Ministries at Nativity. We’ll share a variety of in-house and outside activities to build awareness and celebrate REJM initiatives in February and beyond! Coordinate all-church book reads and discussions Host REJM-sponsored movie nights for everyone Organize immersion experiences outside of Nativity Bring REJM-related guests and programs to Nativity Focus on ...
  • Join Us for a Feed My Starving Children Packing Event!
    Saturday, March 2, 5:00-6:30 pm | Coon Rapids FMSC Facility: 401 93rd Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Turn hunger into hope by packing nutritious meals! Feed My Starving Children partners with other relief organizations around the world to alleviate hunger. Join Nativity members and friends to pack meals at the FMSC facility in Coon Rapids. ...
  • It’s Not Too Late for Good Gifts!
    There’s still time to give gifts that make a difference! Give in honor of friends and family members and help support people in need. How to Participate: 1. Select an ornament from the Advent Tree in the Commons, and make a donation in the amount on the ornament. Each ornament represents a gift item, such as $10 ...
  • Recording for Sen. John Marty’s Address on Christian Nationalism
    Thank you to all who joined us Sunday, December 3rd, for Senator John Marty’s presentation on the work he and other Minnesota legislators are doing to counter the rise of Christian Nationalism in Minnesota. We had a great turnout with nearly 100 people! The caucus Senator Marty co-chairs opposes religious discrimination and works to uphold ...
  • Be There for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
    November 1-19 LSS Circle is once again coordinating the effort to support youth experiencing homelessness who are served by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. As we have the last three years, we are asking for financial gifts only for this outreach fundraiser. Initially chosen as a safety measure during the pandemic, this approach has been very helpful ...
  • Beacon Interfaith Housing Celebration!
    Nativity members were present at rallies and met with legislators in the spring 2023 to show support for Beacon’s rent support program: Bring it Home Minnesota, which passed in the 2023 legislative session. Nativity has committed to supporting Beacon’s Gladstone Crossing in Maplewood, a low-income housing building for 40 young families. Nativity members, along with over ...
  • Results and Resources from 3-Part Series: Standing Against Christian Nationalism
    Recap: With growing concern over the Christian Nationalist movement, a mix of local clergy and lay leaders gathered to learn and envision opportunities for collective action. Below, find recordings of all three sessions and additional online resources. For more information or to connect about finding your place in ongoing advocacy and collective action, please email Grace ...

ADVOCACY AT HOME

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 […]

February Is REJM Outreach Month!

This month we also highlight our Racial Equity and Justice Ministries at Nativity. We’ll share a variety of in-house and outside activities to build awareness and celebrate REJM initiatives in […]

Celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month across the country! We invite the community to learn more about Black History and the story of Black History Month with these suggested resources for […]