Church of the Nativity
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We are singles and couples, empty nesters and families with infants and teens, of many races and many backgrounds and incomes, some soccer moms and some tree-huggers, some vegetarians and some junk-food eaters, some extroverts and some introverts, some who work too hard and some whose work life is done, some seekers and some skeptics, some traditionalists and some modernists – in short, a diverse and growing community of over 500. Some of us are natives of North Carolina, and a few of us are natives of Raleigh. Most of us, however, moved here from all over for school, work, or retirement.
Many of us have Protestant, Catholic, or Orthodox backgrounds and joined the Episcopal Church later in life because Christ engaged us here more strongly. Some of us first came to know the love of God in Christ in an Episcopal church.
We have been described as a welcoming, educated, participative, and energetic congregation. We recognize that people vary in their gifts and needs, so we offer a broad array of programs and use our members’ talents in a variety of ways. Some have joked that we are the “Church of the Activity” because there is always so much going on.
The current community of Nativity continues the founding vision of being a warm, welcoming and energized congregation, a diverse group of people who worship together, care for one another, and together are involved in the various ministries of the church, including educating our children and youth, while reaching out to the larger community around us in answer to needs.
We are fully inclusive. All are welcome to our community. We invite you to drop by on a Sunday morning and see what we’re like.
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Sacred Ground Race Dialogue Circles
Sacred Ground is dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. Small groups are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race, racism, and whiteness while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity. The 10-part series is built around a powerful online curriculum of documentary films and readings that focus on Indigenous, Black, Latino, and Asian/Pacific American histories as they intersect with European American histories.
Sacred Ground is a resource coming out of Becoming Beloved Community, The Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in our personal lives, our ministries, and our society. This series is especially designed to help white people talk with other white people, while being open to all racial/ethnic groups. Participants are invited to peel away the layers that have contributed to the challenges and divides of the present day – all while grounded in our call to faith, hope and love.
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2017 Care of Creation Grant Recipient - Church of the Nativity, Raleigh
Church of the Nativity, Raleigh, NC (Diocese of North Carolina), to support and develop low-carbon farming by building a network of interested stakeholders, hosting a farm summit.
8849 Ray Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613-1232
United States
