by Matt Chytka “So, have you ever thought about joining EFM?” It was fellowship hour after church, and Carl Sigel and I were chatting in Corlett Hall. I responded, “I’m not familiar with it, what is EFM?” I don’t remember Carl’s exact words after that, but I left the conversation with my interest piqued. It […]
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Adult FormationEver wonder what someone is saying at the pulpit while you are sitting in the pew at Nativity? After months of investigating ways to improve the church’s sound system for both the in-person and online Sunday morning experience, we are thrilled to announce that we are beginning an effort to fund the recommended ways to
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Glad TidingsChurch of the Nativity is joining One Wake and listening sessions are upcoming! The vestry has voted to approve our membership in the nonprofit organization One Wake. One Wake seeks to use the power of Wake County faith communities to push for positive changes in our communities. One Wake is non-partisan, but they are adamant
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Social Justiceby Jeremy Clos A group of 13 of Nativity’s high school students will embark on a transformative pilgrimage to the bustling city of New Orleans from June 11-16 guided by the theme of Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly. Centered on the principles of God’s liberating power and community building, this pilgrimage will delve into
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A Day for Rememberin’by Leah Hendersonreview by Lillis Ward A Day for Rememberin’ tells the story of the first Memorial Day celebration from the perspective of a young African American boy whose family has recently been freed following the Civil War. In this picture book written for grades 2-5, Henderson describes the little known events
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Peace Library Reviews, Social JusticeHello Friends, Church of the Nativity has had a rich history of working with the Episcopal Farm Workers Ministry headquartered in Dunn, North Carolina. We collaborate with agricultural workers (farmworkers, meat processing plant workers, and workers from nurseries, packing houses and poultry, swine, or livestock farms) and immigrant families in Eastern rural NC. Much of
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Social JusticeWe are currently seeking volunteers to provide meals for our middle school youth on Sunday nights. On average, we have 8-10 young people in attendance and we would greatly appreciate your help in providing them with a meal. Detailed information and sign-up can be found on Take Them A Meal. Most importantly, we would like
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Children and YouthThis is the first in a series of posts from members of the Vestry, which offer their personal reflections of serving Nativity in their capacity as vestry members. I have been on the Vestry for just over a year, but these past two months, in particular, have been jam-packed with lots of personal experiences for
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UncategorizedOn June 4, the Church of the Nativity will honor its graduating seniors during the 10:30 am Holy Eucharist. The service will acknowledge and bless the hard work and dedication of these students as they embark on a new journey. Following the service, the seniors and their parents will have lunch in the parish hall.
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Children and YouthFrom the earliest days of the Church, Christians have recited short summaries of the faith, known as creeds, and they continue to be a cornerstone of our religious practice today. We recite the Nicene creed each week during Holy Eucharist and the Apostle’s creed remains an important centerpiece of the Baptismal liturgy as well as
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