St. Nicholas Sip and Savor Fundraiser

Some evenings just have a way of reminding you what church family looks like—and the St. Nicholas Sip and Savor fundraiser on July 31 was one of those evenings.

Friends gathered around the table for five beautifully prepared courses, each thoughtfully paired with wines selected by Marian Chancellor. From Whispering Angel Rosé and Harken Chardonnay to Pinot Noir, Malbec, and Prosecco, every course brought new flavors and plenty of smiles.

The meal itself was extraordinary:

• Burrata with grilled peaches and prosciutto

• Shrimp cakes with citrus salad

• Grilled tuna

• Seared pork tenderloin with sweet potato grits and a red wine cherry reduction

• Chantilly cream cake with fresh berries

A Ministry of Love

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the St. Nicholas Project, which serves foster children and families through Children's Protective Services in Leflore County. Every person who attended became part of that ministry.

Gratitude

Our sincere thanks to Marian Chancellor for leading us through each pairing with such grace and enthusiasm. We are also deeply grateful to Loren and Lee Leflore, Michael and Spencer Jennings, Vicki Yaeger, Ben and Stribling Hargett, Robin Stuckey, Jamie Hargett, and the many others who planned, prepared, served, and worked behind the scenes to make the evening such a success.

Jamie's leadership of the St. Nicholas Project continues to be a blessing to the Nativity Parish and to the children and families we serve.

There was wonderful food, exceptional wine, and more laughter than we could have hoped for. It was a beautiful reminder that some of life's greatest gifts are found around a table—sharing a meal, enjoying one another's company, and supporting a mission that makes a real difference in the lives of children.

Nativity Shines in The Anglican Digest

Church of the Nativity is honored to be featured in the Summer 2026 edition of The Anglican Digest, a publication read by Episcopalians across the country.

The article highlights our parish history and notes that our congregation's membership is among the youngest in our diocese and the wider Church—a testament to the vitality and energy of our community.

It also shines a light on some of the ministries that define our parish life, including:

• The St. Nicholas Project, serving foster children and families through Children's Protective Services in Leflore County

• The Community Thanksgiving Service, bringing together churches across Greenwood

• A Day of Giving, a parish-wide day of service and outreach

• Our ongoing work in ecumenical ministry and racial reconciliation through partnerships with churches and organizations across our community

We are grateful for everyone who helps make Nativity a place of worship and service. Most of all, we are thankful for the ways the Holy Spirit continues to move in and among us, drawing people together and calling us into the work God has set before us.