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What: Live Nativity
When: Sat. Dec. 13 and Sun. Dec. 14
Time: 6 – 8 PM
Where: Sardis United Methodist Church
Cost: Free, but donations are accepted
A few years ago I decided we needed to do something that represented the real reason for Christmas, not just visiting Santa and riding the Pink Pig. So I set out to find a live nativity. It wasn’t as easy as you might think.
Sardis United Methodist Church does a great, laid back production complete with camels, goats, and a furry bunny. There are straw seats in front of the stable and after the production, you can pet the animals then go into the beautiful church for homemade cookies and hot cider.
Sardis has the longest worshiping congregation in the Atlanta area. Services have been conducted on the present site, which was originally part of the Creek Nation, since 1812. The current building was constructed in 1927. There is a graveyard next to the church with graves dating back to 1830. In addition to enjoying the story of Jesus’ birth, everyone liked looking at the dates, and ages on the gravestones.
