Nativity celebrates Pride Month and affirms our commitment as a Reconciling in Christ congregation to welcoming and affirming people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Throughout June we’ll enjoy worship, music, and preaching that lift up the ongoing work of welcome, inclusion, celebration, and advocacy for our LGBTQIA+ siblings in Christ.
Summer Sermon Series/All Are Welcome/The Story of Acts
Throughout the month of June
After his resurrection, Jesus leaves his disciples with the call to go and serve as his witnesses to the very ends of the earth. The book of Acts tells the story of how the disciples do just that as Christianity expands, evolves, and becomes increasingly inclusive of people from all walks of life.
This June, in alignment with Pride Month, we will dwell together in these stories from Acts, examining how we can continue to grow as a community of faith where we can truly say, “All are Welcome.”
Jam for Gender Justice!
Wednesday, June 3, 6:00-8:30 pm
Silverwood Park | 2500 County Rd. E in Saint Anthony
Join us for a family-friendly outdoor fundraising concert with six bands and over a dozen vendors! Enjoy the music, visit the booths, and grab a bite from local food trucks Deep Roots, Gastrotruck, and MN Nice Cream. Activities for children include face painting from Oh Happy Day and iron-on rainbow patch making with Silverwood staff.
Freewill donations will go to the Gender Justice organization, whose mission is to dismantle the legal, political, and structural barriers to gender equity. This greater community event is hosted by Silverwood Park with support from Nativity’s Pride Outreach Team.
Special Musical Guest
June 13-14 | All Worship Hours
M.T. Pockets & Loose Change—including Nativity’s Dr. Rachel Becker-Warner—will return this Pride Month to bring their uplifting blend of classic soul, R&B, Motown, swing, and pop to worship.
Letter Writing to Support Our LGBTQIA+ Siblings
June 13-14 after all worship hours | Commons
This June Nativity will honor Pride Month, celebrating our commitment as a Reconciling in Christ congregation to welcoming and affirming people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
A letter writing campaign responding to anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation will be held in the Commons June 13-14. Scripts, mailing materials, and coloring pages for young children will be available. Questions? Contact Rachel Becker-Warner at rbeck0561@gmail.com.