Church of the Nativity, 1099 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11230

Renewing Our Journey With Christ Through Worship, Ministry and Outreach (1899-2012)

WELCOME TO

THE CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY

An Anglican/Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Long Island 

Welcome parishioners and visitors
We extend a warm welcome to all visitors.

If you do not have a place of worship, we invite you to make NATIVITY your spiritual home.

WE ARE LARGE ENOUGH TO SERVE YOU,
BUT SMALL ENOUGH TO KNOW YOU

BISHOP OF LONG ISLAND
The Right Reverend Lawrence C. Provenzano

ARCHDEACON OF BROOKLYN
The Venerable Carver W. E. Israel

PRIEST-IN-CHARGE
Vacant



It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Jason Lloyd Morales, grandson of Marie Tillett  and great nephew of Myrna Atkins.  The funeral service for Mr. Morales will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in the Village of Flatbush (157 St. Paul's Place @ Church Avenue), Brooklyn, NY.  Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY.

The family offers their sincere thanks to all those who have contributed their time and efforts in assisting and supporting them during this time of sorrow.  Your kind thoughts, prayers and help are greatly appreciated.  May God richly bless all of you.


Upcoming Events at Nativity

Fridays in Lent -  Stations of the Cross with a meditation on the Stations at 7:30pm followed by fellowship and a light meal.

Sunday, March 10, 2013 - Lenten evensong - Sung by the choirs of St. Paul's in the Village of Flatbush and Nativity. The service will begin at 4:30pm.  This will be followed by tea and conversation

Sunday, March 17, 2013 - Bishop Lawrence Provenzano's visit to Nativity -  The service will begin at 10:00am. 

Sunday, March 24, 2013 (Palm Sunday)-  A Meditation on the Passion of Christ - An evening of music and readings sung by the choirs of St. Paul's in the Village of Flatbush and Nativity.  This service will begin at 4:30pm and will take place at St. Paul's in the Village of Flatbush @ 157 St Paul's Place (at Church Avenue).

Tuesdays until April 9, 2013 -  The Church of the Nativity in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) will offer free income tax preparation from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for low and moderate income individuals who earn less than $51,000 per year. 




The Nativity Prayer


O God, You make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold Him when he comes to be our judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever.  Amen


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