Announcement posts
What a busy and glorious Holy Week at Nativity! The Vestry would like to thank everyone who gave their time, talent, and heartfelt touches to each and every service. Stephanie, Cathy, Phillip, and Jeremy delivered some amazing sermons, shared some great children’s homilies (and crafts), and presided over some beautiful baptisms! Bradley provided some poignant […]
Easter Thank You from the Vestry Read More »
From the Vestry, Glad Tidings
Following the success of last year’s Episcopal 101 offering, we are holding a similar Q&A series this Lent, where you can ask all of your lingering questions regarding being an Episcopalian, our church practice, etc. To ask a question, fill out this Google Form, and you will receive a response via a blog post or
Lent Q&A 2024: Week 1 Read More »
Glad Tidings, Lent Q&A
by Ailsa Tessier We know it as Foyer at Nativity, but where did this name come from? We understand that the idea of foyer gatherings began after the bombing of Coventry Cathedral during World War II. The cathedral’s Provost made a commitment to not seek revenge, but to strive for forgiveness and reconciliation with those
Foyer Groups at Nativity Read More »
Glad Tidings
Cuyler O’Connor was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on January 27, 2024. With that ordination comes a move for Cuyler to a different parish, as he is called to serve where needed. This is a bittersweet moment for Nativity, as we celebrate his journey but also know that we will miss him. Cuyler
Farewell from Cuyler O’Connor Read More »
Glad Tidings
by Chuck Till The first Bishop of the newly formed Diocese of North Carolina, John Stark Ravenscroft – the namesake of Ravenscroft School in Raleigh – was an enslaver. After he became a member of the clergy, he emancipated many of his enslaved persons but not all. The second Bishop of the Diocese, Levi Stillman
A Response to the Pastoral Letter Read More »
Glad Tidings
by Bridget Knapp Wait a minute! I thought the election wasn’t until November 5? Yes, but that’s the general election. There’s lots to do before then, like vote in the primary election on March 5, where we decide which candidates we should vote for in the general election. (Take a look at the election calendar).
It’s Time to Vote! Read More »
Glad Tidings
by Ailsa Tessier Our Flower Guild will be working on some new ideas to decorate the church for Christmas this year. Instead of purchasing ready-made garlands, we’d like to make our own from magnolia leaves. (After all, we’re in the South, and nothing is more Southern than magnolia!) To that end, we ask that you
Christmas Flowers 2023 Read More »
Glad Tidings
by Beth Crow and Kara Malone Church of the Nativity’s “Not-So-Silent Auction” and Soiree Over the last few years more and more individuals have shared how difficult it is for them to hear most of what goes on during our worship service because of hearing impairments. This new sound system will not only connect with
Update: Not-so-silent Auction Read More »
Glad TidingsEver 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
Give, Get, Go! Upgrading the Nave Sound System Read More »
Glad TidingsIn this post, Bradley answers a question from our Lent Question Box: “What does LEVAS mean? We have been singing a lot of hymns that are from LEVAS lately.” This is a great question! And — unlike some of the questions Stephanie and Phillip have been taking! — it’s not that complicated. (Phew!) We have
Lent Question: What is LEVAS? Read More »
Glad Tidings, Uncategorized