See our current newsletter for information.
Adult Education
Sunday forums are held on Sunday mornings. Topics of interest are discussed during the 10:45am Education Time in the Worship Area.
There is also a Bible Study offered on Tuesday mornings at 10:00am (see calendar). Wednesday Night Adult Education often includes book studies and takes place at the same time as Confirmation. Other adult education opportunities, such as workshops and guest speakers take place throughout the year.
Senior Ministry
Our senior ministry team plans monthly events, but is on hiatus at this time.
J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) lunches are scheduled several times a year on Fridays at 11:30am. The lunch is catered and free to all. Lunch is followed by bingo with prizes.
Activities
Nativity Choir rehearses at 7:00pm on Wednesday evenings during the school year. We sing on several Sundays each month at the 9:30am service, as well as special services during the year.
Quilting Group meets on Thursdays at 9am to quilt, chat, snack and have fun.
Centering Prayer meets on Zoom twice a month on Monday evenings from 5:30-6:30pm. Questions or interest? Please contact Kari Johnson, Lori Cowman or Janet Kubly.
Committees
The Church Council meets monthly and consists of the pastors, president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and a member from each ministry team (see below). The council has general oversight over the life and activities of the congregation.
The Library Committee meets to oversee Holy Nativity’s collection of books, including a children’s area. It is open to everyone.
Ministry teams meet once a month to plan and oversee programs vital to our church life. The teams are Finance, Christian Education, Hospitality, Parish Life, Personnel, Property, Outreach Ministry, Stewardship, Youth and WAM (Worship, Arts & Music). To join a Ministry Team, contact the church office.
To see how all of this “works together” view our Church Flowchart.
Women of the ELCA (WELCA, now called Women’s Ministries) are represented by two circles – Sarah & Elizabeth. All women are welcome to join either of the circles. Both meet on a monthly basis for Bible study and socializing! Both circles also do charity work in the community.
Elizabeth Circle meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. (Contact person: Deb Campion)
Sarah Circle meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. (Contact person: Dianne Ranke)
Worship Leadership
Altar Guild is in charge of ‘dressing’ the sanctuary for worship – draping the altar with the appropriate paraments, setting out candles, preparing for communion, etc.
Worship Assistants are the people who help make each worship service run smoothly. They are the greeters, coffee helpers, nursery helpers, scripture readers, ushers and communion assistants you see on Sunday mornings. Everyone is invited to take part in one or more of these activities. To be placed on the list of volunteers, contact the church office.