by Becky Showalter After spending much of 2023 hosting listening sessions throughout their 40+ member organizations (thanks for those who came to ours!), One Wake has ratified three new priorities for the organization: housing, mental health, and public transportation! These priorities were chosen not just because they are important but also because they are areas […]
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by The Rev. Phillip Bass Over the past year the Holy Spirit has stirred the hearts of many within Nativity to pay closer attention to the growing mental health needs of teens and children. As we began to discuss these needs, we also became more and more aware of the frightening statistics regarding queer
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From the Clergy, Social JusticeHello 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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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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