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Dear Community, we wanted to share a joyous update with you! Since organizing more support for those with food insecurity because of recent limited SNAP funding, the generous Nativity community has gathered more than $1500, 340 pounds of food, and a few new dedicated volunteers. Additionally, as part of our Bread for the World Offering of […]
Four Sundays, beginning November 9th, 4:00-5:00 pm | Zoom Nativity is invited to join Redeemer Lutheran Church for a book study of their longtime member and activist T Williams’s book, Rewind: Lessons from Fifty Years of Activism. The author will participate in each session. T’s book is described as “an accomplished Black activist’s valuable insights […]
In November, we celebrate the homelessness and housing initiatives Nativity members collaborate on all year long. We have three volunteer teams who support our community in this work. Homelessness Team, led by Gail Bergsven (ggantz1@aol.com) Beacon Leadership Team, led by Stephen Anderson (stevea828@comcast.net) LSS Circle, led by Sue Sorenson (suesorenson@yahoo.com). Stop by the table in […]
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 November 14, 2025: Prayers of Healing for: Michael Garrett, Scott Johnson, Tori Setterholm, Jeanne Skoog, Jennette Rem, Joanna Lindman, […]
The weekend of November 15-16, we’ll celebrate the completion of Phase One of the Building Belonging Campaign projects, and we’ll look ahead to Phase Two. Following each worship hour that weekend, we’ll hold an in-person Congregational Vote to approve Phase Two plans. Building Belonging Update, November 2025 Nativity’s building is a tool for spiritual growth and community […]
November 1-16 Each year, LSS Circle coordinates an annual fundraiser for youth experiencing homelessness who are served by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. This drive provides them with cheer at the Christmas season and needed resources for the coldest months of the year. As we have in recent years, we are asking for financial gifts […]
Saturday, November 15, 9:00-11:00 am | Room 218 In the summer of 1995, a group of people interested in making rubber stamped cards met for a demonstration and began the ministry of Stamping Stars. Since then, there have been 5 leaders—Louise Olsen, Pamela Mills, Gerry Parrott, Glenda Berkheimer and Janet Poire—and 30+ people who have […]
Thank you to everyone who hosted trunks, attended the event, or contributed time and candy this past weekend for our annual Trunk or Treat. We hosted several hundred children and parents from the community, around half of whom hadn’t attended before! Everyone enjoyed the hot drinks and popcorn, along with the impressive costumes and trunk […]
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 November 7, 2025: Prayers of Healing for: Scott Johnson, Tori Setterholm, Jeanne Skoog, Jennette Rem, Joanna Lindman, Kevin Balfanz, […]
On October 15, Nativity celebrated vital aging with 60 Nativity elders, friends, and family members for the special fall Elder Worship & Luncheon. It was an inspiring day with a reflective worship, hymn sing, communion, and lunch. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to Steve Campbell for serving as photographer for the celebratory […]