In all of the Christmas celebrations, be sure to take time to attend one of the following events that reminds us of the reason for the season.
Journey to Judea
Dec. 5-8 at Countryside Baptist Church, 14150 W. 175th St., Olathe, KS.
Four separate nights of outdoor tours this year. New tours will begin every 10 minutes and will take about one hour to complete. You can pick your departure date and time, as well as print your ticket, when you register for the event. FREE admission, but please register in advance at www.JourneyToJudea.com
Sixth Annual Community Nativity Display
Dec. 6-8 at Olathe Meetinghouse - the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15915 W. 143rd St., Olathe, KS. Admission is free. People of all ages welcome to attend.
Hundreds of Nativity sets from around the world will be on display. Schedule:
- Friday, Dec. 6: Open 6:00-9:00; LIVE NATIVITY 6:00-7:00; orchestra and chorale Christmas pageant at 7:00.
- Saturday, Dec. 7: Open 4:00-9:00; Kansas Bronze Bell Choir 5:00-6:30; LIVE NATIVITY 6:00-7:00; orchestra and chorale Christmas pageant at 7:00.
- Sunday, Dec. 8: Open 4:00-8:00; Kansas Bronze Bell Choir 5:00-6:30.
Very Merry Morning
Dec. 7, 10:00-1:00, at Westside Family Church, 8500 Woodsonia Dr., Lenexa KS. Donkeys, sheep and goats, oh my! Come experience the Nativity story through the eyes of your preschoolers. Families and friends are invited to come and journey at their own pace through a variety of interactive stations where kids can make an ornament, test out their woodworking skills, share the good news in the post office, venture through an obstacle course on the way to Bethlehem, decorate cookies and much more. You can even step outside to visit our petting zoo! The event is FREE, and lunch will be available to purchase from 2 Guys and a Grill in the gallery. www.WestsideFamilyChurch.com
The Nativity Puppet Show
Dec. 13-15 at Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 415 W. 13th St., Kansas City, MO.
Come see beautiful 7-foot puppets gracefully move through the aisles of the cathedral with musical and choral accompaniment as live actors narrate this familiar tale. The larger-than-life characters are brought to life by puppeteers, movement artists and volunteers who perform this eternal story of grace and love. www.PaulMesnerPuppets.org
Journey Through Bethlehem Live Nativity
Friday, Dec. 13, 7:00-9:00, Saturday, Dec. 14, 6:00-9:00, and Sunday, Dec. 15, 6:00-8:00, at New Vision Church of the Nazarene, 58 Hwy. & Sunrise Dr., Raymore, MO.
Step back in time as you "journey through Bethlehem" and experience for yourself that very first Christmas. Free holiday fun for the whole family! Walk through the Christmas story; kids can create a holiday craft and visit with Santa (free photos!). Delicious cookies and hot chocolate provided. Presentations of the Christmas story begin every 15 minutes. For more information, call 816. 348.0303 or visit www.NewVisionChurch.com
Walk to the Manger
Dec. 15, 9:00 & 11:00, at Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9400 Wornall Rd., Kansas City , MO.
The birth of Jesus reminds us of an incredible promise: Nothing is impossible with God. Walk to the Manger: Hosanna! is an original Nativity musical that celebrates the miracle of redeeming grace and a Savior who is called Jesus, Immanuel, God with Us. You are invited to witness the miracle with fresh eyes. Following the drama portion of Walk to the Manger: Hosanna!, the congregation is invited to bring unwrapped gifts forward to the live manger scene. Those gifts are then distributed to the underprivileged (mostly children) in both Kansas and Missouri. www.ColonialKC.org
Giant Puppet Nativity
Dec. 24, 4:00-5:00, at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 110th & Holmes, Kansas City, MO. The public is invited, and children are especially welcomed. The Christmas story performance features larger-than-life wise men, each with three church members inside to move the puppet figure and arms. A Christmas Eve candlelight service, including communion, also will be held at 11:00 that evening. www.KCSPUCC.org