Summer always seems to slip through our fingers too quickly. One minute we’re grilling in the backyard, heading to the beach, and enjoying long evenings, and the next—ready or not—it’s fall. But fall has a pace of its own. If you’re like me, once Labor Day is behind us, it feels like we’re on a […]
Category: Communication
We’ve all been there—giving our time, energy, and heart to something that matters deeply to us, only to wonder, am I really making a difference? As your pastor, I ask myself that question, too. We work hard to offer the sacraments, provide meaningful faith formation, care for those in need, and keep our parish running smoothly. […]
On Thursday, May 8, around midday, some of our parish staff interrupted a previously scheduled staff meeting when news quickly reached us that there was white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel. The smoke itself an unexpectedly moving symbol of continuity, tradition, and the enduring mission of the Church. Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert […]
With the horizon of a New Year stretched out before us, it’s fun to consider what’s ahead. Here at Nativity and REBUILT that would be quite a lot. Here’s a brief overview of some of the coming highlights. January The New Year Message Series We’re kicking off another year of weekend message series with one […]
We can all feel overwhelmed sometimes. It’s not a good feeling. We feel like we are trapped and as if we have no room to move. When we feel overwhelmed we often can shut down and do nothing which is very counterproductive and can make us feel more overwhelmed. It can become a vicious cycle. When […]
Nativity Staff 2024-2025 Here at Nativity, we measure our years from Labor Day to Memorial Day. Within that time frame, we also mark major weekends or seasons that correspond to the Church’s Liturgical year and our parish’s strategic initiatives for the year. Here’s how the coming year is shaping up. Kick Off Weekend | September 7 […]
In our walk of faith, it’s natural to encounter moments of doubt. Doubt can arise from various sources and it can often leave us feeling unsettled and uncertain. However, as followers of Christ, we’re called to navigate these doubts with faith and courage, trusting in the promises of God’s word even in the midst of […]
It wasn’t so very long ago that your church’s front door was … your front door. It was how newcomers and visitors (and everyone else) came to you. The values held by growing churches were accessibility and hospitality, making sure those joining you could easily get in and feel welcome. About a dozen years ago […]
As we wrap up our annual summer clean-out of the parish, please enjoy a classic post: Often, parish leaders have a major weakness when it comes to keeping their church campus and space attractive for guests. It’s the same problem you have with your house: when you spend so much time in a place, you […]
The past two years have brought us all historic and largely unfortunate events and new realities: COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, escalating urban violence, a contentious and contested presidential election, deepening partisan divisions, economic instability, weather-related calamities, and now the tragedy in Ukraine. And, given cable news and social media, we are more aware of these […]
