Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

Live Nativity scenes

Live nativity scene, Bethlehem, shepherds’ fields and the heavenly host all on the lawn of St. John UMC, 550 Mt. Paran Rd, NW, Atlanta 30327. Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, 6 – 8 p.m. Refreshments.

Live animals at the nativity at Sardis United Methodist Church, live performances every 30 minutes, carols in the sanctuary, refreshments in the fellowship hall, Saturday December 14, 6 – 8 p.m., 3725 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta. www.sardischurch.com

Experience a Christmas like no other! Don’t miss “An Evening in Bethlehem,” a free, indoor, community-wide Christmas event for all ages, Saturday, Dec. 7, at Roswell United Methodist Church. Roam through the authentic 1st Century marketplace, brought to life by costumed characters and real animals. Share the excitement of shepherds, Roman soldiers, shopkeepers, and artisans, and witness the live production that tells the story of the very first Christmas. Reserve your time (5, 6, or 7 p.m.) at www.rumc.com/bethlehem for this live nativity event. This is a free event, open to all. Donations will be accepted to offset the cost of