Candidates for the 2025 Vestry
Presenting the candidates for the 2025 Vestry. We will vote on these candidates during the annual meeting November 17 at 9:30 am in the Nave.
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Interview with Grey
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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Farewell Letter from our Co-interim Rectors
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, UncategorizedHearing Aid Assist Technologies at Nativity
There are two hearing aid technologies available to use in the Nave of Church of the Nativity. T-Coil Technology Radio Frequency (RF) transmission to a “Listen” device (RF signal receiver) that enables use of T-coil connectivity in the hearing aid. The Nativity system uses the 42 MHz range. Listen devices are in the charging box
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Nativity Supports Haiti Reforestation Project
(left to right: Becky Christian, Becky Showalter, Michael Anello, Jill Staton-Bullard) Last Sunday, April 28, Nativity presented a $1,000 check to Michael Anello, Executive Director of Haiti Reforestation Partnership. Three of our members (pictured here) are or have been leaders with this unique and successful economic development project in one of the poorest, most unstable
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Caring for Creation, Social Justice, UncategorizedSound System Fundraiser: Personal Story from Lloyd Childers
Hello again from the Nativity Sound System Fundraising Team. This week we have another member of our team, Lloyd Childers, sharing her thoughts on the need for a new sound system. “Say Whaaa……..t “Ever wonder what someone is saying? Perhaps hear part of a sentence but lose the rest when the speaker turns his head? That’s me!
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Sound System Fundraiser: Personal Story from Viola Baldwin
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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UncategorizedYouth Pilgrimage to New Orleans
by 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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Children and Youth, UncategorizedVoice of the Vestry: Perry Suk
This is the first in a series of posts from members of the Vestry, which offer their personal reflections of serving Nativity in their capacity as vestry members. I have been on the Vestry for just over a year, but these past two months, in particular, have been jam-packed with lots of personal experiences for
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UncategorizedSafe Church Training
The Episcopal Church and the Diocese of North Carolina take the issue of sexual misconduct and abuse very seriously. To address this issue, the Church has implemented policies and procedures that include requiring all clergy, staff, lay leaders, and volunteers to complete a series of courses in Safe Church Training. This training is designed to
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