multiracial

One word, no hyphen. Also listed in race-related and ethnic references


Murray, Pauli

A 20th-century attorney, civil rights activist, feminist, and scholar who became the first African-American female priest.


Narthex

Entry space, foyer, or anteroom of a church between the front door and the nave, used for the gathering and formation of processions.


Nashotah House

A seminary of The Episcopal Church in the Anglo-Catholic tradition, located in Nashotah, Wisconsin, offering intensive sacramental, spiritual, and monastic-like formation for ministry.


Nave

The place where the congregation gathers to worship. Often referred to as the sanctuary, although that term properly is reserved for the area around the altar.


Neale, John Mason

A 19th-century British cleric, hymn writer, and translator. Feast day: Aug. 7.


Nicene Creed

The fundamental statement of Christian faith, dating to the fourth century. Recited by the congregation during most Eucharistic services.


Nicholas of Myra

A fourth-century Greek bishop who became known as the patron saint of children and of seafarers. Santa Claus is based on Nicholas, who was a bearer of gifts to children. Feast day: Dec. 6.


Ninian

A fifth-century bishop and missionary to what is now Scotland. Feast day: Sept. 16.


nonbinary

See gender and sexuality references