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Ministries

Nativity is a church family with a wide range of ministries. Contact the person listed or call the parish office at (508) 393-3146 for more information on any of the following:

ACOLYTES – The Acolyte Guild consists of adults and youth (ages 7 and above) who perform various duties at the altar to assist during Sunday and other worship services. David & Cathy Washburn MEN’S MINISTRY – This group helps coordinate the offering of programs for the men of the parish.   Matthew Beach ADULT CHOIR – The adult choir rehearses weekly, presents offertory anthems and other special music on Sundays at 10:00, and at other special services. Michelle Lee Williams OUTREACH COMMITTEE – This group meets monthly to determine budget expenditures and to pray for missionaries, organizations, and service projects that are part of our Reach ministry. Bruce Reilly ALTAR GUILD – Guild members are responsible for preparing the altar area for the Eucharist and other services, cleaning and polishing the vessels, and caring for linens and liturgical hangings. Kathy Clausen PASTORAL CARE TEAM – The Pastoral Care Team is a group of lay pastors who assist the clergy in offering pastoral support through phone calls, notes, hospital or home visits.  Becky Mangus BREAD-BAKING – This group bakes the communion bread used at weekend worship. Ande Lockwood PRAYER CHAIN – This group of parish intercessors is dedicated to praying daily for those with special needs who desire the ongoing prayers of the church community.  Lois Macek CD MINISTRY – All Sunday 10:00 Services, as well as certain special services and events, are recorded by our Sound & Light Team, and the sermon ministry duplicates them for distribution and sale. Jane Symes PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY – This group meets to pray and knit shawls to be given to those in need of a tangible expression of God’s healing touch. Bette Ann Whynot CHILDREN’S EDUCATION – Quality Christian Education is provided using Godly Play for children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5 at the 10:00 worship service.. Youth, Grade 6 through Grade 8, also meet at this time.. Maureen Desilets REFUGE – The Refuge is the area reserved for quiet prayer time for individuals or groups. Sally Kazarian COFFEE HOURS – These people offer hospitality after our weekend worship services. Marge Carlson SACRED DANCE – This group, open to men, women, teens and children, prepares and presents sacred dances which enhance Marge Carlson COMMUNITY MEALS – This Team joins with other churches to provide free meals for elderly and needy at Northborough’s Trinity Church. Kathy Reilly SMALL GROUPS – A number of groups, of up to twelve persons (some having a special focus), meet weekly, in homes and at the church, for Bible study, prayer and fellowship. Julia Kinkel, Paul Gill FINANCE COMMITTEE – This group provides long-range financial stability to the parish.  Bob Kimball SOUND & LIGHTING – This team maintains and operates the sound and lighting equipment used in the parish hall for services and other events. Bill Deveaux FLOWER GUILD – The guild members, using provided funds, prepare flowers for weekend worship and other special services.    Open TWELFTH NIGHT –  This annual celebration of the spirit of Christmas features entertainment and a delicious catered meal. Sheryl Brower (508) 523-4495 FOOD PANTRY – These helpers bring donated food to the Northborough Food Pantry. Kristen Swift USHERS – Ushers have responsibility for seating worshippers, passing out bulletins, counting attendance, and collecting and presenting the offering. Debbie Burke HEALING MINISTRY – This group provides healing prayer at services, by appointment, and at the monthly healing service, with training regularly. Open WEBSITE – Our second “home”, this way of promoting our ministry and providing new ways of communication is critical in the 21st century Linda Cassidy HOSPITALITY MINISTRY – This group puts on receptions for funerals and other special needs. Kathy Randall WOMEN’S MINISTRY – The women of the parish meet regularly for breakfasts, retreats, special programs and projects.  Barbara Dexter KITCHEN COORDINATORS – This group ensures the proper use of the parish kitchen. Jane Symes YOUTH CHOIRS – Two groups provide music at various services - Christian Kids Music Factory (K-Grade 4) and Spirit Singers (Grades 5-12). Carl Kinkel, Todd Desilets LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & LAY READERS – These persons are parishioners who assist at Communion, read lessons, lead prayers, and officiate at some worship services. Beth Lewis YOUTH MINISTRY: JUNIOR HIGH – “JET” is for junior high youth, usually meeting on Friday evenings for activity, music, prayer and fellowship. Janet Wilcox LEVITES – This group of adults and youth has responsibility for setting up and taking down the parish hall for worship on Sunday mornings.    Tim Cassidy YOUTH MINISTRY: SENIOR HIGH – This is a program for high school youth which meets at the church each Sunday evening for fellowship, fun, prayer, and various service projects. Liz Gadaire LIVING NATIVITY – This annual outdoor presentation of the birth of Christ includes a large cast and a timeless message.  This is followed with cookies and hot cider are served in the Parish Hall. Carl Kinkel