Below is the schedule for our Rite Stuff 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
Below is the schedule for our Fixers 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 Youthby Sarvinder Naberhausreview by Beth Crow The month of July reminds us of our country’s birthday, marked with family picnics, fireworks, trips to some of our national landmarks and of course beautiful displays of our nation’s flag, Old Glory or as some may refer to it, the Star-Spangled Banner. Through the full-page, magnificent illustrations and
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Peace Library Reviews, Social Justice
Dear Nativity Parents,As the coordinator of Nativity’s Peace Library, I want to personally reach out to you about this new ministry we have begun at Nativity, especially for your children. These books have been selected to focus on Nativity’s core values of welcome and inclusion and to celebrate diversity among God’s people. Many of these
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Outreach, Social JusticeIt will be so exciting to see our kids back in Curry Hall on Sunday mornings! Children’s formation time will start on Sunday, September 11. We will meet at 9:15 am in Curry Hall aka the Education Building. Rev. Stephanie has found a fun, colorful, creative way for our kids to enter into the story
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Children and YouthStarting Sunday, September 11 Fixers – 5th & 6th graders Our Fixers will start their journey in the youth program with a year of CONNECTION. Connecting with community through fun and fellowship. Connecting with others through service. Connecting with our faith tradition through scripture. Connecting with themselves as they move away from childhood towards adolescence.
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Children and Youth, Uncategorized
by Alice Faye Duncan, author; and Keturah A. Bobo, illustratorreview by Lillis Ward This true story of the history of the national holiday, Juneteenth, will entertain and capture the attention of young children with its beautiful illustrations and colorful language. Through the eyes of Opal Lee, a grandchild of a slave, readers will learn
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Peace Library Reviews, Social Justice
Greetings Nativity family! I wanted to update ya’ll on something I’ve been working on for a while. In my full-time role as a VA Chaplain, much of the work I do is helping Veterans address “spiritual injury.” A spiritual injury occurs when someone no longer has access to what gives them meaning, purpose and hope
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Glad TidingsOn Sunday, May 15, the Rev. Stephanie Allen, along with children present at church, blessed our newly opened Peace Library. Sponsored by Nativity’s Social Justice Ministry and through the donations of many in the church, we currently have ninety-nine books on our shelves. The Peace Library Team is deeply thankful for the support of all
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OutreachWhat do we tell our children when they hear the news of 19 children dead? What do we say when they ask us if they are safe? What do we DO to make sure they are safe?My heart is heavy this week, as I know yours is as well. How do we tell our children
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From the Clergy