I have discovered a new word that I really like: cruciform. It’s not really a new word to me, but I find myself thinking about it a lot lately. It means cross-shaped, shaped like a cross. Which then makes me think about being shaped by the cross as a disciple of Jesus trying to live […]
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I feel like my whole life is about waiting these days. Waiting to see what the newest news is. Waiting to see what case numbers are doing today. Waiting to hear further guidance from the Bishops. Waiting for… I don’t even know what all I’m waiting for, but I know I’m busy right now waiting.
Last week, Stephanie encouraged us to take as a mantra Paul’s marvelous words: “Rejoice in the Lord always. . .” (Philippians 4:4-7). I support that heartily. When the Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Philippians, his life certainly was not perfect. He wrote it from a prison cell; his work was constantly under attack,
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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your
Last week, I encouraged everyone to make sure that they are registered to vote. This week, I want to discuss mail-in voting and in-person early voting. If you are concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic, give yourself the option to vote by mail by requesting an absentee ballot on the Absentee Ballot Tools page of the
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Glad Tidings
With Covid-19 still making its way into our everyday lives, Nativity’s Children’s and Youth programs kicked off the year in September virtually. Children’s offerings included a Wednesday night jungle-themed social, a worship service just for kids featuring the piano playing and singing of Jason Pace, a few Kids Club Formation lessons, and a Backyard Bible
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Children and Youth
It is important to remember that spending some quality time together enhances our relationship. The pandemic has changed for many couples the availability or the amount of time that is possible to spend together. How can we seek out ways to enjoy and spend quality time with each other? Remember what fun you had early
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First of all, a big thank you to the 137 individuals and households who completed the survey distributed to Nativity’s parishioners over three weeks early in September. The survey asked for the congregation’s level of satisfaction with our current online services, and to weigh in on what you would like to see in the future
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Glad Tidings
At Church of the Nativity, we are participating in a phased return to in-person interactions. Our return has been carefully planned by church staff and clergy under the direction of our Diocesan bishops. It has been wonderful to gather together and experience worship and communion! Please keep in mind that while the Diocese is continuously
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Glad Tidings
“…for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13 We all have rhythms in our life, or routines, or rituals if you prefer. Maybe you don’t think of them as particularly sacred, but order and structure to our daily lives
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