Holy Week Eucharist

Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Lauren R.E. Larkin

…ahead of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday this service will be also available on Zoom.

New Time: The Western Colorado Watercolor Society has an Open Studio every Tuesday morning from 9:30am-12:30pm downstairs in Ebright Hall. All levels welcome. There's drawing, too. Bring your paints and a friend! See you there!

Palm Sunday

The service beings outside with Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Lauren R.E. Larkin

Deacon Jamie: Liturgy of Palms

Betsy: Isaiah 50:4-9a
‍ ‍Psalm 31:9-16
‍ ‍Philippians 2:5-11

Lauren & amie: John 11:1-45 Passion Gospel

Acolyte: TBD
Altar Guild: Betsy
Music: Daniel
Flowers: Palms
Hospitality: Potluck Brunch

This dimly lit service in the sanctuary uses some minor lights around the table. We will offer hand held candles to use so you can read the books and participate (if you feel so lead). The service runs about 20 minutes with prayer booklets provided. Feel free to get there early and enjoy the ambience. Zoom available using regular Sunday link.

Meeting of the Vestry Episcopal Church of the Nativity

THIS WEEK WE ARE IN PALISADE, but the Western Colorado Watercolor Society has an Open Studio every Tuesday morning from 9:30am-12:30pm downstairs in Ebright Hall. All levels welcome. There's drawing, too. Bring your paints and a friend! See you there!

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Lauren R.E. Larkin

Lector: Chris Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 130
Romans 8:6-11
Deacon Jamie: John 11:1-45

Acolyte:
Altar Guild: Jaci
Music: Daniel
Hospitality: TBD

This dimly lit service in the sanctuary uses some minor lights around the table. We will offer hand held candles to use so you can read the books and participate (if you feel so lead). The service runs about 20 minutes with prayer booklets provided. Feel free to get there early and enjoy the ambience. Zoom available using regular Sunday link.

New Time: The Western Colorado Watercolor Society has an Open Studio every Tuesday morning from 9:30am-12:30pm downstairs in Ebright Hall. All levels welcome. There's drawing, too. Bring your paints and a friend! See you there!

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Timothy Thaden

Judy: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Judy: Psalm 23
Judy: Ephesians 5:8-14
Deacon Jamie: John 9:1-41

Acolyte: TBD
Altar Guild: Judy
Tech: Kathy
Hospitality: TBD

This dimly lit service in the sanctuary uses some minor lights around the table. We will offer hand held candles to use so you can read the books and participate (if you feel so lead). The service runs about 20 minutes with prayer booklets provided. Feel free to get there early and enjoy the ambience. Zoom available using regular Sunday link.

This dimly lit service in the sanctuary uses some minor lights around the table. We will offer hand held candles to use so you can read the books and participate (if you feel so lead). The service runs about 20 minutes with prayer booklets provided. Feel free to get there early and enjoy the ambience. Zoom available using regular Sunday link.

All are welcome and invited to Paws for a Blessing on the first Sunday of every month from 5 to 6 pm. Our monthly service honoring the human/non-human animal bond takes place downstairs in Ebright Hall. All well behaved creatures are welcome at the non-denominational service. 

Second Sunday in Lent

Chris: Genesis 12:1-4a
Chris: Psalm 121
Chris: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
Jess: John 3:1-17

Officiant: Laurie
Homilist: Jess
Altar Guild: Laurie

Black History month will conclude with our readings at Lithic Book store, 138 S. Park Square #202, Fruita.
A reading event centering the impact and witness of Black experience and history.

More info here.

Nativity's new men's group - Not experts. Just brothers - in life, in faith, and in figuring it out. Come as you are. You don't need to have all the answers - none of us do. Just bring your heart, your curiosity, and your willingness to walk alongside other men who are figuring it out too. We will meet inside for conversation and share a bite to eat.

This dimly lit service in the sanctuary uses some minor lights around the table. We will offer hand held candles to use so you can read the books and participate (if you feel so lead). The service runs about 20 minutes with prayer booklets provided. Feel free to get there early and enjoy the ambience. Zoom available using regular Sunday link.

Meeting of the Vestry Episcopal Church of the Nativity

Join us for this Black History Live performance of Paul Robeson on February 24 at 12:00 p.m. at the Central Library

Details here.

First Sunday in Lent

Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Lauren R.E. Larkin

Sharon: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Romans 5:12-19
Deacon Jamie: Matthew 4:1-11

Acolyte: TBD
Altar Guild: Lynnda
Music: Daniel
Hospitality: TBD

All are invited to enter into a holy Lent during a service of Holy Communion and optional imposition of ashes. Service bulletin may be found here.

Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Lauren R.E. Larkin

Jess: Joel 2:1-2,12-17
Jess: Psalm 103:8-14
Jess: 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
Deacon Jamie: Matthew 6:1-6,16-21

Altar Guild: Lynnda and Jaci
Acolytes: Nyle (Gospel); Lana (Cross)

2026 Lenten Meditations

Written by Sister Monica Clare, an Episcopal nun, author and unlikely TikTok star, these 2026 meditations offer an invitation to rediscover—or deepen—holy habits of prayer, worship and engagement with Scripture. These "holy habits" provide a path to a life that is given shape, meaning and direction by being rooted in a deeper relationship with God.

Please visit Episcopal Relief & Development to receive the daily meditations.

More resources for Lent may be found on the Diocese of Colorado website too.

Mardi Gras Pardi Gras is Tuesday February 17th. We will host both pancakes (appropriate for Shrove Tuesday) and a potluck. Nativity will provide drinks and pancakes; you will bring whatever else you feel called to bring! Please mark your calendars and come for some good community time!

Last Sunday after the Epiphany

Betsy: Exodus 24:12-18
Betsy: Psalm 2 or Psalm 99
Betsy: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Jess: Matthew 17:1-9

Officiant: Judy
Homilist: Jess
Altar Guild: Betsy

Kicking off Black History with the annual “Sip and Paint” at Gemini Brewing. Details here

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Lauren R.E. Larkin

Judy: Isaiah 58:1-9a, [9b-12]
Judy: Psalm 112:1-9, (10)
Judy: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, [13-16]
Deacon Jamie: Matthew 5:13-20

Acolyte: Nyle
Altar Guild: Laurie
Music: Daniel
Hospitality: TBD

All are welcome and invited to Paws for a Blessing on the first Sunday of every month from 5 to 6 pm. Our monthly service honoring the human/non-human animal bond takes place outdoors around the firepit behind Church of the Nativity. All well behaved creatures are welcome at the non-denominational service.