This post was last updated on January 18, 2024 From Stephanie Yancy: Some of you have asked how to reach me. You can reach me via email through the link at the bottom of this blog post and via the staff page of the website. You may also call me on the office phone: 919-846-8338. […]
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From the ClergyThis is your Vestry’s final update for 2023 and my last as your Senior Warden. Beginning January 1, George Douglas will be Nativity’s Senior Warden, and Dave McKinnon the Junior Warden. I know I speak for Bill Sena, the 2022–23 Junior Warden, and Anne Krouse, the other Vestry member rotating off the end of this
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Clergy Transition 2023, From the Vestry
Reverend Nancy Titus and Jeremy Clos will offer a book study of Cynthia Bourgeault’s The Wisdom Way of Knowing: Reclaiming an Ancient Tradition to Awaken the Heart beginning on January 24. The book is available through major retailers for about $20. The study will meet on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 pm via Zoom
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Adult FormationOur message this week comes from our Co-Interim Rectors, The Rev. Stephanie Yancy and Dr. Rev. Cathy Deats. The Vestry would like to wish each and everyone of you and your families a very Merry Christmas! Dear Friends at Nativity, I am so pleased that your vestry has called The Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats and
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Clergy Transition 2023, From the Vestry
Sunday, December 31 will be Helen Moses’ last official day at Nativity. We have so loved having her as our Priest Intern, and have appreciated all the many ways that she has been involved in the life of our parish: she has preached sermons, taught classes, she will be singing in some of our Christmas
It is with great joy that we, the Vestry of Church of the Nativity, announce that we have called our Interim Priests. Yes, you read that correctly: priests. The Rev. Stephanie Yancy and The Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats will share the Interim position, with Stephanie serving ¾ time and Cathy ¼ time. They will begin
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Clergy Transition 2023, From the Vestry
I was born and raised in Uganda, Africa as the only child of an Anglican Priest who later became Bishop. I attended Indiana University, Bloomington for my undergraduate degree and medical school in Indianapolis. I completed my residence in Family Medicine in Kalamazoo, MI. That is where I met my wife Tracey. We have been
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From the VestryThanks to you, members of Nativity, our annual Week of Giving and Day of Giving was — once again — a wonderful success. Because of your generous hearts, the 15 nonprofit ministries that participated received a grand total of over $22,900. That is simply outstanding. Your money supports local ministries such as Inter-Faith Food Shuttle,
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OutreachThe Vestry is in the final stage of selecting our Interim Rector and will make an announcement as soon as all legal procedures are completed. As stated last week, the Vestry will meet on December 12 to approve the selection of Search Committee members; that list will be shared once all parties have accepted their nominations.
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Clergy Transition 2023, From the Vestry
Yvette is a lifelong Episcopalian, who grew up in Long Island, NY. She attended St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Harlem, where her father has been serving as the Deacon for over 25 years. From an early age, Yvette has been involved in the church as a Junior Daughter of King and a Daughter of King;
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