Foyer – 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
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 Justice