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Church of the Nativity

5900 N. Lockwood Ridge
941-355-3262

Mission Statement:
Our mission is Jesus' very own, to invite all the world along on the journey. It is summed up for us by our motto: An Episcopal Family Serving Jesus Christ, Caring for One Another.

Vision Statement:
Our vision comes directly from our mission and from the earliest Christian traditions. In the first century the church grew because it came together to study Jesus' life as it was shared with them and as they themselves had experienced it. Further, they came together for common worship, fellowship, and prayer so that they might find inner strength and purpose for their journey. Finally, they directed their attention outward to invite others to join them and to minister in their newfound love and power.

We, the family Nativity, envision ourselves as a growing community brought together by the love of God, sustained by his Word, and empowered by his Holy Spirit. All of this we do together in an effort to reach our full potential for the benefit of his kingdom, our neighbors, and ourselves.

If this sounds appealing to you, we cordially invite you to join us. You will find us to be warm and friendly in terms of personality, atmosphere, and worship endeavoring to blend the best of time-honored traditions with meaningful, contemporary methods.