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 […]
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From the Clergy
Presenting the candidates for the 2025 Vestry. We will vote on these candidates during the annual meeting November 17 at 9:30 am in the Nave.
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Nativity has a long history of handbell choirs – we’ve been playing for more than 25 years. Though you haven’t seen us lately, we’ve missed our beloved bells. Since Covid, the ringers have been on hiatus and have struggled to regroup since the pandemic ended. We will soon begin again! During September we will be
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MusicThere are two hearing aid technologies available to use in the Nave of Church of the Nativity. T-Coil Technology Radio Frequency (RF) transmission to a “Listen” device (RF signal receiver) that enables use of T-coil connectivity in the hearing aid. The Nativity system uses the 42 MHz range. Listen devices are in the charging box
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From the Vestry, UncategorizedThe Nativity Peace Library Team, through the Social Justice Committee, has created achildren and youth library of books that focus on Nativity’s core values of welcome and inclusion and to celebrate diversity among God’s people. It is our hope to provide our young people and their families with tools to help them better appreciate the
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To view and listen to the Rev. Stephanie Allen’s Easter Sunday sermon, click the play button below.
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From the Clergy
So, faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. (James 2:17) The devastating extreme weather, racial inequity, and pandemic of this past year are interconnected and provide an indication of how we are living on and treating the Earth and its inhabitants, human and nonhuman. The Season of Creation, September 1 through October
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Glad Tidings
Nativity’s annual meeting for 2020 was held Sunday December 13 at 12 noon via Zoom. 27 people attended the online meeting where news and status from selected Ministry Teams and Vestry members were presented. This browser does not support PDFs. Please download the PDF to view it: Download PDF.
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Glad Tidings
What a treasure we have in the book of Psalms! These eloquent prayers give voice to every aspect of human emotion — joy, praise, devotion, anger, sorrow, hope. During my years as a hospital chaplain, I frequently called upon the psalms for comfort and support. In times of suffering, fear, and loss, the psalms of
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From the Clergy
Our outreach opportunities with Leesville Elementary School Backpack Program and Windsor Spring Groceries for Senior have been suspended for the time being. Yet we have the desire to help others who are food insecure. As schools have been closed and people have lost their jobs, the need grows daily. After studying the websites of organizations
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