Adult Ministries

Nativity offers many opportunities for adults to learn as well as serve. For a complete listing of activities, check the church calendar on our home page.

Small Groups

Nativity has many and varied small group, meditation, and Bible study opportunities for people in all phases of life. These usually are on-going or run for 4-6 weeks in the Fall or Spring.

Meditation Group - meets every other Monday at 7:30 p.m. There is an inexpensive book that the group uses as a guide.

Women's Table Talk - Women are each unique and have abundant gifts and wisdom to share with one another. This group gathers at Nativity on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 7:00 PM. - 9:00 PM. Each gathering is facilitated by a different participant and the evening includes simple refreshments, a relevant topic selected by the facilitator, and open conversation among those who attend.

All women of Nativity and their guests are invited to the table. Come pull up a chair!

Book Discussion Group - meets monthly, usually on the fourth Sunday of the month at 7:00 pm to discuss books that the group has chosen and read before the group meeting.

Men's Group - meets monthly, usually on the last Tuesday from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm to discuss topics of concern to men of all ages. All men are welcome.

Spirituality and Watercolor Group - meets for day and evening sessions in the Fall and the Spring.

Women's Guild - is a women's fellowship group which meets the first Monday of the month at 12:00 noon. Participants are asked to bring a sandwich. Beverages and dessert are provided. After a brief business meeting, there is generally an interesting program or speaker.

Soul Feasts Every Wednesday in the season of Lent, this group meets for a simple meal together and a meditation led by members of the congregation.

Retreats - Twice each year, fall and spring, we hold a Spiritual Retreat for adults. The fall retreat is a half day event, usually in November; the spring retreat is held at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora, generally in April. These retreats cover a variety of topics designed to help participants on their spiritual journey. Recent topics have included: Spirituality of the Environment, Poetry and Spirituality, Healing.

Music Ministry - Nativity offers Adult Choir, English Handbell Choir, youth choirs, and special appearances by a Men's Chorus and seasonal cantatas. Contemporary worship also offers vocal and instrumental opportunities more...

Committees and Teams - Those looking to be involved in the ministry of Nativity are invited to participate in a variety of committees and teams. These include: Adult and Family Education, Children & Youth Education, Friendship and Evangelism, Outreach, Personnel, Stewardship, Trustees, Endowment, Volunteer Ministries, Voice Buffalo, Worship, Marketing Team, Contemporary Worship Planning Team, and Global Missions Team.

Ministry Opportunities - Nativity has lots of opportunities for people to serve in direct ways in our congregation. We are also committed to helping people use their gifts for the benefit of the congregation and/or community. These include:

• Gardeners
• Ushers
• Communion Assistants
• Visitors
• Bakers
• Office
• Helpers
• Sunday School Teachers and Staff
• Vacation Bible School
• Teachers
• Liturgists
• Sunday Welcomers and Greeters
• Coffee Hour Sponsors
• Cooks
• Artists
• Musicians

Community Groups - Nativity also is host to many community groups and activities, including:

• Body shaping by Sandy fitness classes (Total Body Workout, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, etc.)
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Radio Association of Western New York
• New Voice Club of the Niagara Frontier (for those dealing with laryngectomees)