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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 activites 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, Evangelism, Parish Life, Personnel, Property, Outreach Ministry, Stewardship, Youth and WAM (Worship, Arts & Music). To join a Ministry Team, contact the church office.

Women of the ELCA (WELCA) are represented by two circles – Sarah & Elizabeth. All women are welcome to join either of the circles. Both meet on an occasional basis for Bible study. WELCA also plans and conducts fundraisers, including the annual Ethnic Bake Sale, for various worthwhile projects. In the spring all women are welcome to attend WELCA's salad supper.

Worship Leadership

Acolyting is a wonderful way for young people to play an important role in Sunday morning worship. The acolyte is the person who lights candles at the beginning of the service... and extinguishes them at the end. Any young person (4th grade and up) who would like to be an acolyte may sign up. A sign-up sheet is posted across from the church office.

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. Men and women are invited to join Altar Guild.
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The Village Program is a way to involve Holy Nativity's members in weekly worship services. We fully believe that it 'takes a village' to make a church run smoothly. Our congregation is divided into four different villages, based on geographic location – Village West, Village East, Village South, and Village North. Each month of the year, a different village is responsible for Sunday morning hospitality: greeting worshipers, making and serving coffee, and helping out in the nursery. Each village has its own coordinator, who contacts members in the village and asks if they will help. If you want to volunteer, the church office will help you contact your coordinator.

Worship Participants are the people who help make each worship service run smoothly. They are the 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. View Schedule