Glad Tidings

Nativity is partnering with local congregations to sponsor a Guns to Gardens Safe Surrender event on Saturday, June 13, at Umstead Park United Church of Christ. Individuals can anonymously surrender unwanted firearms at no cost. Weapons are safely disabled on-site and later repurposed into garden tools. This effort responds to concerns raised by our youth. […]

We are delighted to share that the Episcopal Divinity School has named nine leaders to its inaugural “Innovating Beloved Communities” cohort, including our Rector, the Rev. Dr. Grey Maggiano!  This year-long program supports leaders in nurturing ministries rooted in justice, compassion, and inclusion through mentorship, retreats, and shared learning. We celebrate this joyful milestone in Father

Save the date for Vacation Bible School, July 19–23! We’re excited to once again partner with North Raleigh Presbyterian Church for a great week of faith and fun. VBS will be held on their campus this year. Mark your calendars now and watch for the theme and registration details coming soon. We look forward to

Out! Raleigh Pride Family Day is Saturday, June 27. Last year, a small group from Stand Up Speak Out volunteered as “shields” for participants and found it deeply meaningful. If there’s interest in serving again, we’re looking for one or more people, within SUSO or beyond, to help coordinate with the LGBT Center of Raleigh.

Since launching in December, we’ve raised about $5,600 toward our goal of $8,000—matching what we’ve achieved each of the past five years and helping over 30 students attend college. The campaign runs through May. To give, visit our website and click “donate,” or write a check to Church of the Nativity with “NAACP” in the

A new Sunday morning study, The Resurrected Christ, will continue to meet April 19–May 17, from 9:30–10:20 am in Curry Hall, Room 204, led by the Rev. Dr. Jim Melnyk. Through readings from the Gospels, Acts, and Paul’s letters, participants will explore several biblical accounts of encounters with the risen Christ: on the road, by

If you have photos from last Sunday’s cookie decorating or time capsule burial, we would love to have them for the parish archives. We are also looking for any volunteers to capture “Nativity Activity” moments to share in our archives and with the Raleigh community on Facebook and beyond. You don’t have to be a

The Pastoral Care committee is looking to expand our list of Nativity members who are willing and able to help our fellow parishioners. At the present time, there is a need for transportation to doctor’s appointments and child care. If you are able to help in this way, please send us an email.

Be part of our team on Saturday, March 28 at Olde Poole Place as we partner with Habitat for Humanity! We need 15 volunteers to work on the house and helpers to provide lunch for 40 people. No experience is needed – core volunteers will guide us. Youth 16+ may participate with a parent. It’s