Carson City's Living Nativity set for Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11-12
Work has begun on building the Living Nativity in Carson City. It is the 21st year that the street of Musser and Division has been transformed into Jesus’ birthplace in Bethlehem.
Community members are invited to experience the sight, sounds and emotions of the Living Nativity on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11-12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Volunteers play the roles of Cesar Augustus, Joseph, Mary, the innkeepers, wise men, shepherds and angels. Livestock, including donkeys, sheep, and a cow, also bring the story of Jesus’ birth to life. Volunteers are also helping to construct the Living Nativity, including guests of the Night Off the Streets warming shelter.
“The Living Nativity is the church’s gift to the community,” says Reverend Maggie McNaught, Pastor of the Carson City First United Methodist Church.
The reenactment, and the story of Jesus’ birth itself, has a message of hope even when enduring hardship. “This is a timely message given the community’s challenges these past two years with COVID disease and economic hardships,” says Tannis Causey, who is spearheading the Living Nativity.
The drive-through entrance begins at King and Division Streets in Carson City.
The following roads will be closed for the event:
— Minnesota Street between King Street and Telegraph Street will be closed, 5 to 9 p.m.
— Musser Street between Philips Street and Nevada Street will be closed, 5 to 9 p.m.
— Proctor Street between Minnesota Street and Nevada Street will be closed from 5 to 9 p.m.
There is no charge for visiting the Living Nativity. Donations of non-perishable food will be accepted to help feed those in need.
See www.carson1umc.com for more information.