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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.
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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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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The Racial Equity and Justice Ministry Team (REJM) is bringing back the monthly movie night after the pandemic hiatus. We’re experimenting with new days and times now, including Saturday evening […]
Last year the Racial Equity & Justice Ministry (REJM), with the support and collaboration of our community partner, the Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement (CLNE), hosted over 100 Nativity […]
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 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 […]
January 20, 1:00-3:00 pm | Nativity Commons Looking for a creative way to warm up on a chilly Saturday in January? You’re invited to join Robert Coleman (The Gentleman Artist) […]
Nativity is offering an opportunity to participate in the Sacred Tour of the Twin Cities on September 28 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The tour will be led by […]
As members of the Nativity Lutheran Church community, we stand in solidarity with Mother Emanuel AME Church and the families of the victims of the tragic shooting that took place […]
Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It is also a time to reflect on the legacy of slavery and the ongoing fight […]
Nativity is partnering with Redeemer Lutheran and First Lutheran to create a kids’ zone for the George Floyd Memorial Rise & Remember Community Celebration on May 27th. We need volunteers […]
We appreciated everyone turning out for last weekend’s IDI event. Over 85 people joined us last Sunday to explore how Nativity can continue to grow in our inclusion and belonging. […]
