Interfaith – Intercultural Outreach Team

This team seeks to position Nativity Lutheran Church as of beacon of hope in our community, promoting intercultural and interfaith understanding and collaborating with others to eliminate racial and religious bias.

If you would like to join us in our effort to dismantle systemic racism and change the world, fill out the form below and the Facilitator of Community Engagement will contact you. Thank you.

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RACIAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE MINISTRY

MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to listen, educate, and advocate to recognize and eliminate racism in institutions of society including our church, community, and country.

VISION: We envision racial equity and justice for all God’s children.

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SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES sayfsm.org

This organization has been a Mission Partner of Nativity Lutheran Church for the past 7 years.
SAYFSM is a multipurpose service agency that provides culturally and linguistically appropriate HIV and chronic disease health education and social services to African immigrants and refugees in Minnesota. HIV testing is available at the SAYFSM office or individuals may choose to receive the test at a location of their choosing. All testing is performed discreetly and confidentially.
The Nativity Community provides generous donations for phone cards. These cards allow African immigrants and refugees to call home in Africa to talk to loved ones during the holiday season.
Volunteer needs for this Mission partner include persons to teach and assist in the women’s sewing program.

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June REJM Movie: The Imitation Game

Saturday, June 14, 6:45 pm | Fellowship Hall Sunday, June 22, 11:45 am | Fellowship Hall In 1939, the British intelligence agency M16 recruited Cambridge mathematics alumnus Alan Turing to […]

Moving from Trauma to Healing

June 15, 11:45-12:45 | Fellowship Hall Each month since March, Nativity has hosted Dave Scherer of JUSTmove to provide us with tools for gospel inclusion that explore culture, power, and […]

The Story of Fascism in Europe

Saturday, May 10, 6:45 pm | Fellowship Hall Sunday, May 18, 11:45 am | Fellowship Hall Travel writer and television host Rick Steves shares insights about fascism from his European […]

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 […]

April’s REJM Movie: Gran Torino

Sunday, April 27 at 11:45 am | Fellowship Hall Sponsored by Nativity’s Racial Equity & Justice Ministries In Gran Torino, a retired auto worker and Korean War vet fills emptiness […]

Racial Equity & Justice Movies Are Back!

Saturday, March 15, 6:45 pm | Fellowship Hall Sunday, March 23, 11:45 pm | Fellowship Hall Our March film, The Long Game, depicts the true story of the San Felipe […]

Embodied Racial Healing Event

February 27, 6:30-8:30 pm | Fellowship Hall During these deeply divided times, learn self-awareness and grounding practices that help us to move beyond reflexive reactions and choose responses that align […]

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 […]

A Case for Love Screening with Light Lunch

February 23, 12:00 pm | Fellowship Hall Please note: The film includes sensitive issues. As part of Nativity’s Racial Equity & Justice Ministry Month at Nativity, the REJM team is […]

Call to Join Nativity’s Art Collection Team!

The Racial Equity & Justice Team and Nativity’s Building Committee are interested in diversifying the art collection at Nativity to support our journey in becoming a fully inclusive community of […]