Adult Formation

Sundays 10:00AM-10:45AM

Spring Adult Formation Offerings 

"The Letters to the Corinthians"

The Zimmerman Class 

Leaders: Elise Taylor

Location: Banister Room

"Falling Upward"

Mother Susan Sloan

Location: J2E (Upper Joffrion)

Come, let us journey together… Life is a quest- a moving from place to place both inward and outward. It brings change- often constructive, sometimes destructive but always instructive. Whether young or old or in between, this is an invitation to take a look at where you are and what lies ahead. We will use Richard Rohr’s book, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life, a wonderful guide along the way. Sundays starting January 14 in J2E.

"The Gospel of Ted Lasso"

Mother Rosie Veal-Eby

Dates: April 7 - May 12

Location: The Welcome Center

Dates and Topics for the Ted Lasso Class 

April 7 We will Discuss the Season 1 the Pilot Episode

April 14 We will discuss Season 1 Episode 4 For the Children 

April 21 Break for the Guest Speaker

April 28 We will discuss Season 1 Episode 9 All Apologies

May 5 We will discuss Season 1 Episode 10 The Hope that Kills You (Final Class) 

Confirmation Class

Father Michael Goldsmith

Dates: April 7-May 5

Location: J2W (Upstairs Joffrion)

 “The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels” by Jon Meacham

The Book Class

Various Discussion Leaders

Location: Joffrion Library

Come join us Sunday morning as we continue our discussions about our culture, society, and what our better angels might have us do. It is easy to lose one’s perspective and see only the immediate darkness and current problems. Meacham’s book provides a broader perspective of American history and a wonderful springboard for discussion.

“History, …, is not a fairy tale. It is more often tragic than comic, full of broken hearts and broken promises, disappointed hopes and dreams delayed. But progress is possible. Hope is sustaining. Fear can be overcome. What follows is the story of how we have endured moments of madness and of injustice, giving the better angels of which Lincoln spoke on the eve of the Civil War a chance to prevail—and how we can again.”

Good Book Women’s Bible Study Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:30 pm in the Joffrion Hall Library. The Book chosen by the teachers is Love is the Way, written by Bishop Michael Curry. Led by The Rev. Susan Sloan, Marina Prucha, and Jill Chadwick. For more information please contact Carol Sue Goodwin Wgood35801@aol.com .

Reflections Women’s Bible Study Thursdays 9:30 am in the Banister Room. We are studying In View of God’s Mercies: The Gift of the Gospel in Romans by Courtney Doctor.

Men’s Bible Study Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Joffrion Library. Please contact The Rev. Worth Stuart for more information, wstuart@nativity-hsv.org.

Mothers with Young Children weekly Bible Study Mothers with young children this is for you! Join other mothers with young children the second Monday of the month for Mothers Monday Minute from 5:30 until 7:00 pm in Ridley Hall. Enjoy a moment of respite, thoughtful conversation and free childcare! Children will be served pizza and applesauce for dinner. Questions? Contact Vicky Hinton, vhinton@nativity-hsv.org.

Men’s Breakfast Group 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 am in Ridley Hall. We begin with a morning devotion at 7:00 in Ridley Hall followed by breakfast and guest speaker. This group also meets for a quarterly social and a Men's Retreat at Camp McDowell every March. Questions? Contact The Rev. Bob Serio bserio@nativity-hsv.org.

Common Ground monthly Meetings Meets every first and third Sunday at 6:00 PM in Nativity's Welcome Center next to Green Bus. If you have a heart for social justice and a desire for purposeful dialogue and meaningful action, Common Grounds is for you. Contact Derek Koehl at derekkoehl@protonmail.com.

Sacred Ground Sacred Ground is a film- and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith.  Small groups are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism, while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity. 10-15 week commitment that involves both independent reading and film study followed by group discussion. Contact Vicky Hinton for more information, vhinton@nativity-hsv.org.

Lunch Bunch meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month for lunch, conversation and a program or project. It is designed to provide food for thought and body. The group is aimed at those who are blessed with an AARP card or at least qualify for one. If you or someone you know would like more information about this auspicious group, please contact Bob Serio, bserio@nativity-hsv.org or Susan Sloan, ssloan@nativity-hsv.org.

The Daughers of the King is an order or, a community under a religious rule; especially one requiring members to take solemn vows. We don’t just enroll as members and attend meetings; we take life-long vows to follow the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service.

What is a Rule?

A Rule is a prescribed guide for conduct or action by laws or regulations prescribed by the founder of a religious order for observance by its members. Members of the Order undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and Service. By reaffirmation of the promises made at Baptism and Confirmation, a Daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service, and evangelism, dedicated to the spread of Christ’s Kingdom and the strengthening of the spiritual life of her parish. The Rule of Prayer is a commitment to thoughtfully pray daily, and through the Rule of Service, a Daughter seeks daily to do the will of God.

The Motto of the Order

For His Sake…

I am but one, but I am one.

I cannot do everything, but I can do something.

What I can do, I ought to do.

What I ought to do, by the grace of God I will do.

Lord, what will you have me do?

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Daughters of the King National 

A new Christian community is formed as Episcopalians from all across the Diocese come together to learn, worship, and experience Christian joy together at Camp McDowell. Cursillo weekends are a time of spiritual renewal and  feature a series of talks by lay staff members as well as meditations and daily Eucharist celebrated by clergy. Cursillo weekends are funded by donations from those who have gone through a previous weekend, so there is no cost to attend. Contact David Collette (256-527-2560) or Debbie Collette (256-527-5050).