by Perry Suk If you’re like me, the beginning of fall brings to mind colorful leaves, cozy sweaters, and Church of the Nativity’s Annual Meeting! This year, the meeting will be held on November 17, which is less than two months away. Right now is a great time to begin a personal discernment about becoming
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From the Vestry
by Becky Christian “When your worlds begin to collide it’s a sign that you’re going down the right path.” That’s how Rector Grey Maggiano explained his call to the ministry, which came after his experiences as varied as leading an international effort Afghanistan for the U.S. Department of State, gaining over ten years’ experience working
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Uncategorized
Are you concerned about your child’s screen time? Do you wonder how social media, video games, or online content might be affecting their development? If you’re the parent of a K-8th grader, this free workshop is for you! North Raleigh Presbyterian Church and Church of the Nativity are partnering to host a ScreenStrong Workshop on
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Children and Youth
You are invited to embark on a unique pilgrimage through Scotland and England in 2025 as we explore early Celtic Christianity and the lives of three major saints Aidan, Bede, and Cuthbert, along with other influential saints and figures who shaped the early church in England. Organized in collaboration with EF Go Ahead Tours, this
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Adult Formation
by The Rev. Stephanie Yancy and The Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats Dear Nativity Friends, It’s been so much fun to be with you these past eight months as your interim co-rectors. We have watched as you continued to be church without missing a beat. Your always meaningful worship and faithful service to the community have inspired
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Clergy Transition 2023, From the Clergy, Uncategorized
Are your housing costs affordable? In January this year, the US Department of Housing & Urban Development defined affordable housing as housing costs, including utilities, that do not exceed 30% of an occupant’s gross income. Currently, over 56,000 working households in Wake County cannot afford housing. This crisis affects long-time residents, firefighters, teachers, and police
ONE Wake: Affordable Housing Petition Read More »
Social Justice
by Viola Baldwin One of Church of the Nativity’s ministries is working at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle once a month. We gather in the warehouse and pack approximately 100 bags with a menu established by the staff of the Food Shuttle. We then deliver the bags to three sites by going door to door in
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Outreach
Cuyler O’Connor, Deacon at El Buen Pastor, has reached out to Nativity to ask for help in collecting school supplies for their children in Durham. Please consider contributing to this effort. Collection boxes can be found in the Narthex as well as in Estill House through August 8th. If a digital option is better for
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Outreach
The Buildings and Grounds team is striving to rejuvenate our campus. The Memorial Garden has been a major focus along with the overall grounds, and our progress is starting to show! The Estill House portico repair will be underway very shortly, after hitting a few snags. We are working to clean floors and carpets, paint
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Buildings & Grounds
by Beth Crow, Chair of the Search Committee George Douglas, Senior Warden, and Beth Crow, Chair of the Search Committee, announced that the Rev. Grey Maggiano has been called as Rector of the Church of the Nativity. Grey sends his greetings to Church of the Nativity, and excited about joining us in a few weeks.
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Clergy Transition 2023, From the Vestry