Canon Andrew White - the Vicar of Baghdad...at Nativity

Wednesday, May 6, at 7 pm!

Canon White first went to Iraq as the Archbishop of Canterbury's Middle Eastern Envoy and has become a widely respected champion of peacemaking through sectarian engagement, not only in Iraq, but throughout the Middle East.

Through his organization, the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East, he works tirelessly with senior Shia, Sunni and Christian leaders to promote dialogue, understanding and long-term stability in the region.

He has won several peace prizes and appeared in middle eastern media, the BBC World Service and 60 Minutes. Canon White, popularly known as "the Vicar of Baghdad" will be speaking at The Church of the Nativity on Wednesday, May 6 , at 7 pm. There is no admission charge, and a free will offering will be taken to support Canon White' work. Please call the church office for further information.

Holy Week and Easter at Nativity

The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, April 5
Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m.
Liturgy of the Palms and Procession and Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m.

Monday in Holy Week, April 6
Evening Prayer, 7 p.m.

Tuesday in Holy Week, April 7
Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m.

Wednesday in Holy Week, April 8
Tenebrae. 7 p.m.

Maundy Thursday, April 9
Holy Eucharist, 9:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, hand washing, and solemn stripping of the Altar,
with the Nativity Choir, 7 p.m.

Good Friday, April 10
Stations of the Cross, 11:30 a.m.
Good Friday Liturgy with Communion from the Reserved Sacrament, 12 noon
Good Friday Liturgy with Communion from the Reserved Sacrament, with the Nativity Choir, 7 p.m.

Holy Saturday, April 11
Holy Saturday Liturgy, 10 a.m.

Easter Day, April 12
The Great Vigil of Easter, with choir, 8 a.m.
Festive Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt for Children following the 10 o’clock service

Rainbow on the Hilltop

What the Creek Can Teach Us

We are hiking every Sunday after lunch, down to the creek which is at the bottom of the church property, to play and look and learn what she can teach us. Today we were surprised by the large amount of water (which should not surprise, given the rain we've had!) We ran down the path, played on the water's edge and held hands and listened to the waterfall.

What the Creek Can Teach Us

During Lent, we will be taking a weekly hike down to the creek which borders our church land and listening and learning about what this creek can teach us, about God, about our community, and about ourselves. This website has some great resources we will be drawing upon, as we learn about the living water which flows from Big Rock Ridge to the Bay.

Dream Workshop during Lent

Beginning Sunday, March 1, join Rev. Carol in an exploration of dreams! Call the church office if you'd like to participate!

Why be an Episcopalian?

the green hills from the hilltop

I have a dream

We celebrated Martin Luther King this morning at church. I read part of his "I have a dream" speech and wept at the powerful words. See the original speech, and try reading some of the words, taking them into yourself.

Coyote Sighting on the Hilltop

Along with the (pregnant?)doe featured here, several coyotes have been sighted roaming around the Nativity hilltop and parking lot. We have posted signs warning folks not to approach these beautiful creatures: they are generally skitterish around people, but have been known to go after small pets...so please, keep Fido on a leash!

We give thanks every day for the chance to interact with nature on such a personal level on the hilltop: within the last three days, we have seen turkey vultures, doe and buck, coyote....and, lots of people too!

Christmas on the Hilltop!

Christmas Eve, December 24: Celebrate Christmas with our Candlelight service, which includes harp and choral music, meditation, and Communion.

Christmas Day: We celebrate the feast day of our parish - the Nativity - with a festive Holy Eucharist at 10 am.

The Sunday after Christmas will bring Christmas Lessons and Carols at 10 am.

For more information or to speak to someone, please call our church office at 415-479-7023, or email us at nativitychurch@att.net.

The Fantastic Altar Guild at Work!

 

Nativity 2008 Christmas Pageant!

Advent is here!

Come begin the Advent Journey and celebrate the first Sunday of Advent with the lighting of the Advent Wreath and all the favorite hymns and traditions. This Sunday, November 30!

Blessed prayer shawls...

Knativity Knitters create prayer shawls for people who need extra special blessings and prayers. The shawls are often blessed at our Thursday morning Holy Eucharist.