When does Christianity make the news? Is it sadly too often in ways that do not feel Christlike? In ways that feel small and judgmental and unkind? Do you ever wish that the way you have experienced Christ and his church could make more of an impact on what decisions our leaders and our communities […]
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Outreach, Social Justice
by Amy Littlesugar and Floyd Cooperreview by Stephanie Sumner History comes alive in Freedom School, Yes! By Amy Littlesugar and Floyd Cooper in this story about a volunteer teacher who risked her life to bring education to a group of people who had been denied their civil rights. As part of the 1964 Summer Project, nineteen-year-old Annie
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Peace Library Reviews, Social JusticeFrequently Asked Questions Q: “Do I have to be there every Sunday to “keep up”. A: No. each class will “stand on it’s own bottom,” An effort will be made to follow chronological order for the Old Testament, but each woman’s story will be basically that: her story. Q: What about the men
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Glad Tidings
Hi everyone, it’s Jo Dykes, here, making plans to begin teaching/facilitating an adult education class on Women of the Bible, beginning September 4. ( In Estill House at 9:30am, in case you missed last week’s Glad Tidings.) As I sat here, wondering how I could get you interested in coming to this class,
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Glad TidingsFoyer – word that strikes a chord with many of us at Nativity. A time-honored, popular, and fabulous tradition here, Foyer is the best way to meet others in the parish, relax, and share meals together. This wonderful program had its beginnings after World War II. For a really good explanation, do have a look at this link.
There are students in our neighborhood schools whose day starts before sunrise, riding a bus 45 minutes to Leesville Elementary. When school is out, it’s another 45 minute ride home. These children live in the Washington Terrace Community, in southeast Raleigh. Washington Terrace provides a lower cost housing opportunity for indigent families, predominately African American. There
Jo Dykes I am so excited to be teaching/facilitating a new adult education class this fall on (selected) Women of the Bible! Let me introduce both myself, and the class, to you. My name is Jo Dykes and I joined Church of the Nativity a little over a year before we were all quarantined by
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Glad Tidings
by Kevin Henkesreview by Carol Smith As children get ready for school, some for the very first time, this book, Chrysanthemum, by Kevin Henkes, is a great discussion starter for families, K-3 children and teachers. Chrysanthemum is the name given to a little girl mouse at her birth. Her parents thought it was the perfect
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Peace Library Reviews, Social JusticeBelow is the schedule for our Rite II class this year. Following the dates are documents that explain what is covered in each of the curriculum tools we will use – Re:form, Echo, Animate Bible Sessions, and Current.
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Children and Youth
The Rev. Stephanie Yancy was ordained deacon in 2006 and to the priesthood in 2007 in the Diocese of Maryland. She is a graduate of Cornell University and of The General Seminary of the Episcopal Church. After serving churches in Maryland for several years, Stephanie moved to North Carolina in 2013 to be the interim
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Glad Tidings