RACIAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE MINISTRY TEAM

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.

CONTACT: Grace Geegracegee50@gmail.com

If you would like to join us in our effort and help change the world, fill out the form below and one of our Outreach Team leaders will contact you to follow up. Thank you.

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REJM – Get to Know the Team

Jeanne Voight, Tell us about yourself and your journey with Nativity Lutheran Church. My journey at Nativity Lutheran is not long, less than 2 years. I came from a large […]

REJM – Get to Know the Team

Peder Engebretsen, Tell us about yourself and your journey with Nativity Lutheran Church. I have lived in St. Anthony Village since October 2003. I began to attend Nativity in 2011 […]

REJM – Get to Know the Team

Grace Gee, Tell us about yourself and your journey with Nativity Lutheran Church. I have been a member of Nativity for 7 years. I joined after retiring and moving to […]

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 […]

Learn to Paint with the Gentleman Artist

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) […]

Sacred Sites Tour This September

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 […]

Honoring the Emmanuel Nine: Lessons on Grief and Anti-Racism

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: A Christian Celebration of Freedom

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 […]

Collaboration Project for George Floyd Rise & Remember Event

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 […]

Let’s Keep the IDI Momentum Going!

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. […]

You’re Invited to the IDI Lunch and World-Class Performance Artist Program April 16th!

Join Us for IDI Lunch & World-Class Performance Artists Next Sunday! Come enjoy an entertaining and thought-provoking program next Sunday, April 16th, from 11:30-1:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. All […]

Take the IDI Assessment through April 10th and Join Us for the Results Reveal

A generous, anonymous donor has offered to cover the cost of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) for our community, allowing anyone at Nativity, 15 years old and above, to take […]