| NATIVITY LUTHERAN CHURCH |
| 179 Old County Road Rockport, Maine 04856 207-594-4665 |
NATIVITY LUTHERAN CHURCH is a community of believers called, guided and empowered by the Holy
Spirit to boldly proclaim God’s grace and joyfully practice the good news as given to us through the life, death,
and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
We offer reverent Christ-centered worship for all ages. Inspiring music and engaging liturgies with Biblically
based sermons help us sense and share God’s love.
We enjoy a variety of fellowship activities. Each Sunday, we enjoy refreshments –often homemade – while we
visit with each other following worship., We also have special gatherings throughout the year such as our
Blueberry Festival, Reformation Festival Luncheon and Lenten soup suppers.
We offer education for Christian living to all, including Confirmation instruction for youth. Our classes taught
by our pastor and trained lay members, address various topics including Bible studies, basics of the Christian
faith and Lutheran perspectives on current events and issues.
We offer numerous opportunities for you to serve and to make a difference in the lives of others both locally
and globally. In addition, we welcome new ideas that arise from the needs identified through our daily
encounters with the world around us.
Nativity Lutheran Church is one of the ELCA’s (Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America) 10,700 congregations. We are also members of
Lutheran Services in America, Lutheran World Relief and the Lutheran
World Federation. Our congregation is committed to bring God’s love to
Mid-Coast Maine, through meaningful worship, a loving church community
and acts of kindness through local ministries such as the Coastal
Workshop, Area Interfaith Outreach Food Pantry, Knox County
Hospitality House, Loaves and Fishes, and the Rockland Interfaith Alliance.
Church in America) 10,700 congregations. We are also members of
Lutheran Services in America, Lutheran World Relief and the Lutheran
World Federation. Our congregation is committed to bring God’s love to
Mid-Coast Maine, through meaningful worship, a loving church community
and acts of kindness through local ministries such as the Coastal
Workshop, Area Interfaith Outreach Food Pantry, Knox County
Hospitality House, Loaves and Fishes, and the Rockland Interfaith Alliance.
Reverend Jerry LiaBraaten, a native of Minnesota, received a Bachelor of
Music Degree from Concordia College, Moorehead, Minnesota, and a Master of
Divinity Degree from Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa. Prior to coming to
Nativity in April 2003, he spent 18 years serving congregations in Virginia.
He and his wife, Renee, have three children: Liv, Linzee and Lane.
Music Degree from Concordia College, Moorehead, Minnesota, and a Master of
Divinity Degree from Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa. Prior to coming to
Nativity in April 2003, he spent 18 years serving congregations in Virginia.
He and his wife, Renee, have three children: Liv, Linzee and Lane.
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Martin Luther was a 16th century Monk who challenged
certain beliefs of the Church. Along with others, Luther is
credited with being a principle leader of the Reformation.
Lutherans practice the Sacrament of Baptism and the
Sacrament of Holy Communion.
certain beliefs of the Church. Along with others, Luther is
credited with being a principle leader of the Reformation.
Lutherans practice the Sacrament of Baptism and the
Sacrament of Holy Communion.
To the right is Martin Luther's seal, which he declared was
meant to be "expressive of his theology."
meant to be "expressive of his theology."