“…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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On September 14th, Kate Fellman, the founder and executive director of You Can Vote, gave an excellent presentation during Sacred Conversations on how to make a plan to vote. It inspired me to help other people vote during this unprecedented election year. My family and I were worried about the COVID-19 pandemic, so we decided
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Glad Tidings
Phillip Bass joins Nativity for the next few months as an intern discerning a call to the priesthood. Phillip will be joining in on zoom calls, participating in worship, and being a part of the community as we help him learn more about his call and prepare for his next steps towards ordination. Phillip calls
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The Daily Office lectionary has, for the last 36 days (August 20-September 17), included readings from the book of Job – all 42 chapters. On some days, this does require the patience attributed to this Biblical hero. All that eloquent poetry can be heavy going; but it’s extremely worthwhile. You know the story: Job, a
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The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt: This month shall mark for you the beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year for you. Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth of this month they are to take a lamb for each family,
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In our readings this Sunday, Moses encounters God in a burning bush. Would that be nice right now? Or terrifying? Probably terrifying. Moses was pretty scared. Not only does the voice of God come from a bush that burns but isn’t consumed, but he asks Moses to do something that sounds impossible. In the Gospel
When it comes to household tasks and family responsibilities, we are a team. Who does what in your household or family? How do you decide? Does it change? Early on in our marriage when Carl and I were both working, we divided our household tasks. Initially, I thought my tasks were more than Carl’s, but
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Glad Tidings
I am so excited that we can start offering some in-person worship opportunities at Nativity. I’m sure you all are tired of hearing me say, “I miss you.” But it’s true – I miss you. I want to see your faces, even if they are partially behind a mask. The Diocese of North Carolina’s reopening
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Did you know that you are a hero in disguise? We, on the Outreach Team, think you are! By paying your pledge, mailing in donations, and supporting the church financially you have enabled our team to make our planned budget a reality. During this ongoing pandemic we, as a team, have met monthly and been
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Outreach
The 150 Psalms model prayer for God’s people – praise, adoration, supplication, intercession, thanksgiving, lament, even anger. When we can’t find the right words, praying the Psalms can connect us to God. This week, I have been drawn to Psalm 137: 1 By the waters of Babylon we sat down and wept, when we remembered you,
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