SANTA BARBARA — As the holiday season reaches its peak, the First United Methodist Church of Santa Barbara invites the community to pause and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas in a tradition that has captivated visitors since its inception in 1990.
Living Nativity takes place on December 20 and 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., offering visitors a recreation of the Holy Night. Set beneath a towering redwood tree adjacent to the historic church, this distinctive display features live animals including camels, sheep, donkeys, and goats, alongside costumed participants portraying the Holy Family, the Three Kings, angels, and shepherds gathered around the Christ child.
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It seems that every day sees us waking up to a world that is different to the one we went to bed to. With so much rapid change in our lives, consistency and reliability are islands of respite and renewal. And something I know I can rely upon at this time of the year, are remarkable results from our education programs.Despite all of the challenges posed by school shutdowns and transitions to distance learning models, our K-12 and College Club students have triumphed and have made this a year to remember.
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