Last month Geoff Krouse spoke to the congregation, as well as wrote Give, Get, Go! Upgrading the Nave Sound System for Glad Tidings, announcing the formation of a team to organize fundraisers for a new sound system in our Nave. This month, we will share some personal stories of why this initiative is so important to many […]
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Becoming the Beloved Community: Join the Farm to Church CSAby Carl Sigel Since Nativity’s earliest days, one of the cornerstones of our mission has been to explore how we grow, eat, and share food. In 2021, Nativity partnered with nine other Raleigh congregations in a program to support our local Black farmers. The program, called
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Caring for Creation, Social Justice
by Rev. Phillip Bass In our baptismal vows, we commit ourselves to seeking and serving Christ in all persons and loving our neighbors as ourselves. We also promise to strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being. Nativity, these are promises you take seriously. Whether through your
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From the Clergy, Social JusticeSocial Justice at Nativity Nativity’s Social Justice Committee shares the following announcements, events and recommended resources to the Nativity community as we continue our pursuit of racial justice and reconciliation. Announcements & Events This month’s Social Justice listing of opportunities in our area includes the end of Pride month events (although Pride never ends!), African
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Social Justiceby Jeremy Clos Introducing Haven: A Retreat for High School Youth to Unwind, Play, and Pray As the summer days slowly slip away and the whispers of the upcoming school year grow louder, there’s a need for a space where high school students can recharge their spirits before the challenges that lie ahead. We are
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Children and Youthby Matt Chytka “So, have you ever thought about joining EFM?” It was fellowship hour after church, and Carl Sigel and I were chatting in Corlett Hall. I responded, “I’m not familiar with it, what is EFM?” I don’t remember Carl’s exact words after that, but I left the conversation with my interest piqued. It
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Adult FormationEver wonder what someone is saying at the pulpit while you are sitting in the pew at Nativity? After months of investigating ways to improve the church’s sound system for both the in-person and online Sunday morning experience, we are thrilled to announce that we are beginning an effort to fund the recommended ways to
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Glad TidingsChurch of the Nativity is joining One Wake and listening sessions are upcoming! The vestry has voted to approve our membership in the nonprofit organization One Wake. One Wake seeks to use the power of Wake County faith communities to push for positive changes in our communities. One Wake is non-partisan, but they are adamant
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Social Justiceby Jeremy Clos A group of 13 of Nativity’s high school students will embark on a transformative pilgrimage to the bustling city of New Orleans from June 11-16 guided by the theme of Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly. Centered on the principles of God’s liberating power and community building, this pilgrimage will delve into
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A Day for Rememberin’by Leah Hendersonreview by Lillis Ward A Day for Rememberin’ tells the story of the first Memorial Day celebration from the perspective of a young African American boy whose family has recently been freed following the Civil War. In this picture book written for grades 2-5, Henderson describes the little known events
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Peace Library Reviews, Social Justice