John Chapman (1774-1845) was a strange bird indeed. Living on the unsettled plains of the countryside between Pennsylvania and Indiana, he traveled entirely by foot and had virtually no possessions. He wore old clothes which became rags; loved the plants and animals of nature; befriended settlers and Native Americans; had no permanent home; often slept […]
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From the Clergy
As the numbers of hospitalizations and positive Covid-19 test percentages increase in our state, the Diocese of North Carolina will not be moving into phase 2 of the reopening plan at the beginning of July as had been expected. Phase 1 will continue as we have been. Our Bishops are making some slight changes to
Stress is always present. But more so now with the COVID-19 virus and less opportunity to socialize and be with family and friends. There is also more awareness of racial and social injustice and how that has impacted our lives in the past and presently. There are no simple answers to these stresses, but we
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Glad Tidings
Nativity is a very special community full of love and support for ALL people. Our youth are especially lucky to grow up in this environment and feel the support that comes from each of you. Many, many thanks for helping us nurture and teach them the power of faith. The last few months have been
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Glad Tidings
We will celebrate the Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray on July 1st with special live streamed service of Evening Prayer, beginning at 6:00pm with an Organ Meditation, followed by Evening Prayer at 6:15*. These earlier times for the services will allow us to also join in the Diocescan wide livestream at 7pm. Admittedly, I had never
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Glad Tidings
Members of the Outreach Team met with members of the Social Justice Team by Zoom with the goal to determine how Nativity might respond during this time of deep racial upheaval in our country. Several years ago, I attended a two-day program offered by the Racial Equity Institute. In it, they used this powerful analogy.
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Outreach, Social Justice
Last week Marilyn and I watched this sunset over Bogue Sound and exulted in the glories of God’s creation. What a welcome respite from the agony of the news from the last two weeks! The continuing scourge of Covid-19, the murder of George Floyd, the protests and violence, the conflict between protecting our health and
All couples experience some degree of conflict and issues of anger in their relationship. Sometimes the conflict can be resolved by listening and talking to each other, but sometimes there is an issue that seems to stand out with significant anger and pain. The process of working through the anger and pain to forgiveness can
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Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 A few years ago one of our brilliant Sunday School teachers gave her class stacks of colored construction paper and some shapes to trace and a
We have all been outraged by the senseless murder of George Floyd on May 25 in Minnesota. Members of the Racial Justice Committee have compiled a list of recommended resources to help white people navigate through the healing processes of confronting racism and its long history in our country, recognizing our own prejudices and our
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Social Justice