The gospel reading for Sunday is the parable of the lost sheep and the lost coin. You can read it here. This week, I lost hope that trying to care for the earth and reverse the effects of climate change were making any kind of difference, and that by continuing to talk about it and […]
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From the Gospel reading appointed for Sunday, September 8: Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus; and he turned and said to them, “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:25 Tell a charming anecdote
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From the Clergy
8/31/19 By Beth Crow August 24th marked the 400th anniversary of when 20-30 enslaved Africans, the first Africans to be brought into slavery in America, were sold to the English colony of Jamestown, VA. In commemoration of this anniversary, The New York Times has produced a deeply moving and inspiring collection of writings, “1619,” on the
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Social Justice
Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. -Hebrews 13:1-2 Have you ever noticed on the home improvement shows on HGTV, everyone looking for a new house or remodeling their current one says, “We love to entertain and need to
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From the Clergy
6/19/2019 By Dee Wallis One recent lovely Saturday morning a group from Nativity joined a walking tour of downtown Durham to explore Pauli Murray’s home, family and history. Pauli Murray, the first black, woman, lesbian Episcopal priest, grew up in a house built by her grandfather that was full of family, expectations, work, and achievements.
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Social Justice
06/06/2019 Welcome Megan We at COTN are happy to welcome Megan Miller as our new Parish Coordinator! She is very excited to join the staff and looks forward to supporting our volunteers and helping everyone feel connected to the parish. Megan earned her MBA and worked in fundraising before starting a family. She moved to
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From the Clergy, Uncategorized
05/29/2019 By Pete Crow What do you do when you find yourself living in the midst of a grievous wrong that you did not commit? A wrong that, against all that you may wish, has become part of the foundation of who you are? Not just your own house of being but many other houses
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Social Justice
05/20/2019 By Becky Showalter Two years ago, I was out of town in a hotel room that actually had cable (gasp!) . . . and flipping through the channels, I happened to find the season premiere of Black-ish on ABC. It’s a super funny show and honestly, I hear something new every time I watch
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Social Justice
As the risk from dangerous climate change continues to rise, along with the realization that nations will find it difficult to achieve necessary greenhouse gas emission reductions, nature-based solutions (NbS) 1 are being emphasized as a means to remove carbon dioxide from the air.2 To be most effective NbS must include strategies for protecting and
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Caring for Creation
Nativity has learned of a need connected with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (IFFS). Windsor Spring, an affordable housing complex in Northwest Raleigh, offers 39 apartments for qualifying low-income adults age 55 and over. These residents struggle with food scarcity and rely on IFFS for help. The Shuttle is able to deliver only 1 bag of food
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Outreach