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
SpringFest 2025
Children’s Homily
Upcoming Services
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10:30 am
Holy Eucharist Rite II, with music and Children's Homily Read more
Childcare is available
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Childcare is available
This service will be livestreamed View Live
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
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Sunday, May 11, 2025
Sunday, May 11, 2025
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Events for today Friday May 16, 2025
- 9:30 am
- Community event: Bagpiper practice in church - Nave
Date: Friday May 16, 2025
Start: 9:30 am End: 11 am
Title: Community event: Bagpiper practice in church
Location: Nave
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Events for tomorrow Saturday May 17, 2025
- 10 am
- Community Event: Bloom Engaged Learning Academy (Outdoor Classroom Event) - outdoor classroom
Date: Saturday May 17, 2025
Start: 10 am End: 1 pm
Title: Community Event: Bloom Engaged Learning Academy (Outdoor Classroom Event)
Location: outdoor classroom
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Events for Sunday May 18, 2025
- 8:30 am
- Holy Eucharist Rite II - Nave
Date: Sunday May 18, 2025
Start: 8:30 am End: 9:30 am
Title: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Location: Nave
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- Choir Warmup - Nave
Date: Sunday May 18, 2025
Start: 9:30 am End: 10 am
Title: Choir Warmup
Location: Nave
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- Adult Formation: Women of the New Testament - Curry Hall 204
Date: Sunday May 18, 2025
Start: 9:30 am End: 10:20 am
Title: Adult Formation: Women of the New Testament
Location: Curry Hall 204
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- Holy Eucharist Rite II - Nave
Date: Sunday May 18, 2025
Start: 10:30 am End: 11:30 am
Title: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Location: Nave
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- Senior Luncheon
Date: Sunday May 18, 2025
Start: 12 pm End: 1 pm
Title: Senior Luncheon
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- Workshop with Lindsey Ardrey - Corlett Hall
Date: Sunday May 18, 2025
Start: 12 pm End: 1:30 pm
Title: Workshop with Lindsey Ardrey
Location: Corlett Hall
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- Sanctuary Reserved - Do not book
Date: Sunday May 18, 2025
Start: 4 pm End: 8 pm
Title: Sanctuary Reserved - Do not book
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- Youth End of Year Celebration - Corlett Hall, Estill House
Date: Sunday May 18, 2025
Start: 5 pm End: 7 pm
Title: Youth End of Year Celebration
Location: Corlett Hall, Estill House
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Messages and Good News
- Springfest at Church of the Nativity! Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 11 am – 3 pm
Join us on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 11 am – 3 pm for Springfest! Meet new neighbors, join in on activities and games for everyone, and enjoy free food. This is a great opportunity to meet and grow as a community.Help us spread the word and don’t forget to add it to your calendar.Looking forward to seeing you at the Church grounds to enjoy the warmer season! - Adult Formation: Women of the New Testament
SUNDAY MORNING CLASS, 9:30 – 10:20 am May 4 – June 15 Come and meet the remarkable women of the New Testament—those who followed Jesus, were healed by him, supported his ministry, and helped spread the good news. Some names are familiar: Mary the mother of Jesus, Elizabeth, Mary Magdalene, Martha and Mary of Bethany. Others, like Joanna, Prisca, Susanna, and Eunice, may be less known—but all played meaningful roles in the early church. Some aren’t named at all, yet their impact is still unmistakable. This six-week class will meet on Sundays from May 4 to June 15, with a… Read more: Adult Formation: Women of the New Testament - Organist / Choirmaster Job Description
Church of the Nativity seeks an Organist/Choirmaster who appreciates the full breadth and depth of musical expression within the Episcopal Church. Our successful music program is rooted in The Hymnal 1982, but we seek to expand our musical expression using newer resources such as the LEVAS II hymnal, Wonder, Love and Praise, and Voices Found. We also will prioritize applicants who have familiarity with new composers, and who are comfortable working with a choir and a congregation to expand their musical repertoire and enliven our common life and worship. Description The Organist/Choirmaster (“Organist”) administers the music program, serves as organist… Read more: Organist / Choirmaster Job Description - Youth Summer Theater Camp
Where Every Child is a Star: A Summer Theater Camp Rooted in Story, Justice, and Creativity This summer, something special is taking shape at the intersection of imagination and community. The Justice Theater Project, in partnership with Church of the Nativity, is now accepting registrations for its 2025 Youth Summer Theater Camp, a weeklong theatrical journey for students entering grades 3 through 9. From August 4–8, children won’t just learn about theater, they’ll live it. Guided by professional theater artists, campers will explore acting, movement, and technical elements of production, all while co-creating an original piece of theater from the… Read more: Youth Summer Theater Camp
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