In this post, Bradley answers a question from our Lent Question Box: “What does LEVAS mean? We have been singing a lot of hymns that are from LEVAS lately.” This is a great question! And — unlike some of the questions Stephanie and Phillip have been taking! — it’s not that complicated. (Phew!) We have […]
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Glad Tidings, UncategorizedWe received the following question in our Lenten Question Box, which Rev. Phillip answers below: “I have been a Christian most of my life. But over the years I’ve had a harder and harder time reconciling a loving God with the horrors that were and continue to be enacted in the name of Jesus —
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Sweet Justice: Georgia Gilmore and the Montgomery Bus Boycott by Mara Rockliff, author; and R.Gregory Christie, illustratorreview by Pete Crow This tightly-written and well-illustrated book reveals a little-known dimension of the Montgomery Bus Boycott of December, 1955 through December, 1966. No doubt you have heard of the roles played by Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin
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Peace Library Reviews, Social JusticeDuring the season of Lent, Stephanie and Phillip are answering questions from the congregation about being an Episcopalian, discipleship, church traditions and history, and spiritual practices. If you have a question, you can leave it in the wooden question box, which can be found next to the offering plates by the inner Narthex doors. We
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From the Clergy, UncategorizedStarbucks coffee and the best chocolate chip banana bread — Did you miss it? Hot chocolate and Girl Scout Cookies — Did you get a Thin Mint before they were gone? You may have noticed that we have started having refreshments and fellowship in the Narthex after services. If you haven’t stopped on your way
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Glad Tidings, UncategorizedWhy is he kneeling?? You may be asking yourself that question in the coming weeks. You see, at a young age I was curious about the “hows and whys” of worship. I remember asking a very frustrated pastor, “why do we bow our heads?” and “why do we put our hands together when we pray?”.
by Ryan and Keri Parker — We both grew up in homes with lots of books. Ryan’s parents were avid readers who, during college, sold encyclopedias for Southwestern Book Company to afford tuition. Keri’s parents were school teachers, and the family made regular trips to the public library. We both had favorite children’s series: Ryan’s
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On February 4, members of the Habitat Episcopal Coalition came together to build walls for the next Habitat home at Old Poole Place in Garner. The ongoing project includes efforts of church members from nine congregations, students from St. Augustine’s University, and Habitat homebuyers themselves. The Episcopal Build project will be ongoing into May. Actual
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Outreach, Social Justice, UncategorizedSince Nativity’s earliest days, one of the cornerstones of our mission has been to explore how we grow, eat, and share food. In 2021, Nativity partnered with nine other Raleigh congregations in a program to support our local Black farmers. The program — called Farm to Church Community Supported Agriculture (or CSA) — was launched
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Outreach, Social Justice, UncategorizedNativity’s Social Justice Committee shares the following announcements, events and recommended resources to the Nativity community as we continue our pursuit of racial justice and reconciliation. Below are links to information about the many events honoring Black History Month that are happening in the Triangle. BEST OF ENEMIES, A Justice Theater Project Production Umstead Park
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