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

  • 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 Sunday in continuing our gospel-inclusion work as we further explore culture, power, and race with Jesus at the center. Please join us!   May 4: From “Same in Christ” ...
  • POSTPONED: ‘March Shark Madness’ (in April)!
    ***This event has been postponed. A new date will be announced in the coming weeks.*** April 17, 6:00-7:00 pm | Fellowship Hall Join us for a fun, engaging and impactful event! Pre-pandemic, Nativity gathered annually to hear about community-based projects its ministry leaders were planning for the year– with the fun opportunity to show our support for them ...
  • Making a Difference: Hunger & Food Outreach Month
    March is Hunger and Food Outreach Month at Nativity! It’s also National Hunger Awareness Month. In 2024, the Nativity community donated over 1200 pounds of food to our local community in partnership with local area food shelves. Considering the record numbers of people seeking food and support from our local area food shelves now, let’s ...
  • February Is Racial Equity & Justice Month!
    Each February we highlight our year-round Racial Equity & Justice Outreach Ministries at Nativity. Check out the full list of engagement opportunities on Nativity’s website and at the REJM table in the Commons. Stop by to learn more about the Racial Equity and Justice Ministries, our team, and ways to get involved! Collaborative Donation Drive with ...
  • Our 2025 Strategic Initiative: An Invitation to Shared Ministry
    “Encouraging people to grow spiritually through meaningful engagement, loving God and neighbor.” We at Nativity are called to Love God and Love Neighbor. This is Jesus’ greatest commandment, and his self-sacrificial love serves as a model for our own journeys. Supporting people in finding their own expressions of this love is the core aim of Shared ...
  • Care & Support for All People
    Nativity values and lives out radical hospitality because we believe it embodies of the love of God as demonstrated in Jesus. Nativity is a safe, welcoming and affirming community for all people. We stand up for the rights of all people as children of God and are committed to the ongoing work of welcome, inclusion, ...
  • ELCA Good Gifts: A Christmas Gift to Support World Hunger
    The average American spends more than $700 on Christmas gifts each year. Rethink traditional gift-giving this holiday with ELCA Good Gifts. 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 ...
  • November is Homelessness & Housing Outreach Month
    In November, we lift up the homelessness and housing initiatives Nativity members collaborate on all year long. We have three volunteer teams who support our community in this work: Homelessness Team, led by Gail Bergsven (ggantz1@aol.com); Beacon Leadership Team, led by Stephen Anderson (stevea828@comcast.net); LSS Circle, led by Sue Sorenson (suesorenson@yahoo.com). This month, we offer several opportunities to learn ...
  • Upcoming REJM Movie Showings
    September Movie: Bad Faith Saturday, Sept. 21, 6:45 pm | Fellowship Hall Sunday, Sept. 29, 11:45 am | Fellowship Hall Our September movie, Bad Faith, is a 2024 documentary exploring how Christian Nationalism has become the most powerful anti-democratic force in the U.S. Secular and interfaith leaders are joining forces to defend the country from the Christian Nationalism ...
  • Celebrating “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Weekend
    We’re grateful for a fun and impactful weekend as Nativity celebrated “God’s Work. Our Hands.” last weekend. Thank you to all who participated in worship, helped with our service project for Little Kitchen, and volunteered at Safe House! Thank you to Nativity member Steve Campbell for serving as photographer of the events at Nativity ...

ADVOCACY AT HOME

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 […]

Our Lenten Theme & Programming: “Disciples on the Journey”

In the days following his mountain-top transfiguration, Jesus “set his face to go to Jerusalem,” (Lk 9:51). With this, Jesus and his disciples began an intentional journey that will lead […]

Care & Support for All People

Nativity values and lives out radical hospitality because we believe it embodies of the love of God as demonstrated in Jesus. Nativity is a safe, welcoming and affirming community for […]