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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 and beyond! Coordinate all-church book reads and discussions Host REJM-sponsored movie nights for everyone Organize immersion experiences outside of Nativity Bring REJM-related guests and […]
Nativity’s Transition Team will host “Listening Sessions” throughout the month of February to discuss priorities you consider important for the future of Nativity along with what type of leadership will be needed to help move Nativity forward in ministry. We invite everyone in the congregation to share their thoughts in one of the scheduled sessions […]
February 20, 1:30-2:30 pm | Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda We all benefit when everyone in our communities can live in safe, secure, affordable homes. The $1 billion housing budget passed by the Minnesota legislature in 2023 was a great start, but Minnesotans deserve sustained investment in affordable housing and equitable housing policies. We’re calling on […]
Saturday, February 24, 1:00-2:00 pm | Nativity Take a tour of ancient Chinese culture with traditional instruments and folklore. Rhonda brings the dramatic characters to life through storytelling, while Zhang Ying adds musical accompaniment with bamboo, clay, and bone flutes. Listen to the unique sounds of the di bamboo flute and the xun, a clay […]
Saturday, March 2, 5:00-6:30 pm | Coon Rapids FMSC Facility: 401 93rd Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Turn hunger into hope by packing nutritious meals! Feed My Starving Children partners with other relief organizations around the world to alleviate hunger. Join Nativity members and friends to pack meals at the FMSC facility in Coon […]
Nativity has long partnered with Eastside Meals on Wheels to deliver nutritious meals to grateful clients in our community. Recently, a few of our long-time drivers have retired from their roles, and we’re looking for 3-4 drivers along with a new coordinator to continue this vital ministry. Consider becoming a Meals on Wheels driver or […]
Steve and Nancy Laible are shown in the attached image delivering children’s books and a $2,500 grant to Rick Nava, member of the Rotary Club of Lahaina, Maui. The Rotary Club of Lahaina had 18 members at the time of the August 2023 wildfires that destroyed much of historic Lahaina. Six of the Rotary members […]
Ash Wednesdays for Families – February 14 Join us for an interactive way to observe the tradition of Ash Wednesday as a family! (Note – use a washable marker in place of ashes shown in video.) Worship Together Share in some faith practices of worship together! Sing Together: Jesus Loves Me (camp version and/or traditional) […]
PRAY… Below are the names of those we pray for this week. If you have a prayer request, please fill out the form here: www.nativitychurch.org/prayer-request/, or call (612) 781-2766. The following names were correct as of February 9, 2024: Prayers of Healing for: Russ Ingvaldsen, Steve Parrott, Jodi Hanson, Peter Yager, Nicole Carter, Merrillee Schultz, […]
Winter Family Faith Formation – Feb 10 Join us each week as well follow and celebrate the life of Jesus! Pick from watching our Welcome Videos, Worship Together, Reading the Bible, Talk About It, Family Activities, Pray Together and Bless Each Other – or do them all! Welcome Video Enjoy this blast from the past […]