Nativity comes to life at Elgin church
The Nativity came to life Sunday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Elgin.
Outdoor, 20-minute narrated programs hosted by the church featured people and animals in a recreation of the first Christmas.
In between programs, guests were invited to roast marshmallows around a firepit, take photos under the festive gazebo or slip inside for homemade cookies and hot chocolate.
People watch the first live Nativity performance Sunday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Elgin. After the program, visitors gathered around a fire to roast marshmallows or headed indoors for cookies and hot chocolate.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
Michelle Spencer, playing the part of Mary, holds her son Levi, playing the part of Jesus, as angels rejoice during a live Nativity performance Sunday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Elgin. About 130 people attended the first of three 20-minute performances.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
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