In the second Glad Tidings issue of each month, Nativity’s Social Justice Committee will share announcements, events and recommended resources with the Nativity Community as we continue our pursuit of racial justice and reconciliation. Announcements & Events Anti-Racism Training Dismantling Racism: Reclaiming Our Baptismal Promise May 21, 5-8 pm & May 22, 9 am -1 […]
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Social Justice
Last Saturday, Marilyn and I watched the beautiful, poignant funeral of Prince Philip in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle from start to finish. It struck me, a few days before the annual observance of Earth Day, how evident Philip’s lifelong dedication to conservation of our planet was. When the World Wildlife Fund was begun
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There is a reason why many churches begin their Easter Vigil service outside in their columbarium, or memorial garden, or church cemetery. It hearkens back to the ancient Christian practice of worshipping in the catacombs, celebrating resurrection in the midst of the dead as a reminder that death is not the end. The light of
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By Phillip Bass “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” Normally, I get excited about the start of Holy Week. Each Palm Sunday we get to hear the familiar stories of Jesus’ final days leading to
Usually, I look forward to the Lenten season with some anticipation. After the hectic and indulgent holiday season, I appreciate the intentional time to reset. Typically, my practice includes not only giving something up during the season but also taking on a discipline so that I might go deeper in the understanding of my faith.
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We have just passed the one-year anniversary of the recognition that we are in a pandemic with COVID-19. There is no question but that our lives have changed, and these changes have impacted our relationship. It is a good time for reflection. Let us look at how it has affected our couple relationship for the
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From Mount Hor the Israelites set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; but the people became impatient on the way. The people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no
As we continue to move forward in the Lenten season, we so often think about what we have given up or sacrificed. I have started thinking about all those things we have kept, for lack of a better term, and how deep they are to us and nourish our soul. Maybe you love the way
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My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? and are so far from my cry and from the words of my distress? O my God, I cry in the daytime but you do not answer; by night as well, but I find no rest. I am poured out like water;
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Glad TidingsI can’t believe I am writing this, but here we are, still in the pandemic, still not able to fully gather in person. Once again, we are discovering new ways to worship together, to mark together the important dates of the church year which ground us, shape us, and nurture us. Services for Ash Wednesday
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From the Clergy