Welcome to Church of the Nativity, a sanctuary in the trees of North Raleigh. No matter where you come from or where you are going, no matter who you are or who you love, you are welcome here.
“For My house will be called a house of prayer for all the peoples.” Isaiah 56:7
Nativity’s historic willow oak
Sundays at Nativity
A greeting from our Rector, the Rev. Grey Maggiano
All are welcome at God’s table
Children’s Homily
Upcoming Services
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Friday, April 4
Friday in the Fourth Week of Lent
Friday in the Fourth Week of Lent
12:00 pm
10:30 am
Holy Eucharist Rite II, with music and Children's Homily Read more
Childcare is available
This service will be livestreamed View Live
Childcare is available
This service will be livestreamed View Live
Wednesday, April 9
Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent
Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent
12:00 pm
Video from most Recent Service
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Nativity Now
Events for today Thursday April 3, 2025
- 10 am
- Nancy Titus meeting - Nave
Date: Thursday April 3, 2025
Start: 10 am End: 11:30 am
Title: Nancy Titus meeting
Location: Nave
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- Community event: Bagpiper Rehearsal
Date: Thursday April 3, 2025
Start: 12:30 pm End: 2 pm
Title: Community event: Bagpiper Rehearsal
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- Community event: Raleigh Uke Jam - Corlett Hall
Date: Thursday April 3, 2025
Start: 7 pm End: 9 pm
Title: Community event: Raleigh Uke Jam
Location: Corlett Hall
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- Choir Rehearsal - Nave
Date: Thursday April 3, 2025
Start: 7 pm End: 9 pm
Title: Choir Rehearsal
Location: Nave
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Events for tomorrow Friday April 4, 2025
- 9:30 am
- Community event: Bagpiper practice in church - Nave
Date: Friday April 4, 2025
Start: 9:30 am End: 11 am
Title: Community event: Bagpiper practice in church
Location: Nave
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- Stations of the Cross - Nave
Date: Friday April 4, 2025
Start: 12 pm End: 1 pm
Title: Stations of the Cross
Location: Nave
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Events for Saturday April 5, 2025
- 9 am
- Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus, April 5th
Date: Saturday April 5, 2025
Start: 9 am End: 4 pm
Title: Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus, April 5th
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- Community Event: NCCMI Masterclass - Worship Building
Date: Saturday April 5, 2025
Start: 4:30 pm End: 7:30 pm
Title: Community Event: NCCMI Masterclass
Location: Worship Building
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Messages and Good News
- Pastoral Care at Nativity
One of the definitions of the word pastoral’ is “…the work and concern of the shepherd for his sheep.” At Nativity, pastoral care is concern for parishioners and their lives in good times and hard times. Our pastoral care team comprises The Rev. Grey Maggiano, George Douglas, Megan Douglas, Viola Baldwin, Jo Dykes, and Ailsa… Read more: Pastoral Care at Nativity - Open Position Description: Lay Associate for Communications and Administration
Expected Hire Date: March 15, 2025 Overview Description: The Lay Associate for Communications, and Administration (“ACA”) at Church of the Nativity (“Nativity”) oversees communications, and is the primary office administrator. Reporting: The ACA reports directly to the Rector. The ACA may address concerns regarding the job description, support, and feedback with the Rector, Senior Warden,… Read more: Open Position Description: Lay Associate for Communications and Administration - Friends & Family Day
In January, the 2025 Vestry met to do some team building and strategic brainstorming for the direction of The Church of the Nativity. One of the items we identified was a desire to provide more opportunities for our parish community to connect with and support our surrounding community in a more personal and hands-on way. … Read more: Friends & Family Day - Week & Day of Giving a Resounding Success
by Lillis Ward and Beth Crow The Church of the Nativity identifies itself as a community that cares for each other and for the larger society. This was so well demonstrated during this year’s Week and Day of Giving. The spirit of the season could be felt throughout Estill House this past Sunday through the… Read more: Week & Day of Giving a Resounding Success
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