First Presbyterian Church Annual Nativity Celebration

For the 13th year, First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort will present a free weekend-long Annual Nativity Celebration on December 6-8, featuring more than 150 different nativity scenes from around the world.

“This year is so special as we have been offered two very large collections to display alongside many of people’s annual favorites,” said Donna Sheetz, First Presbyterian’s Volunteer Nativity Event Coordinator. “One is a very unique collection from 95-year-old Lady’s Island resident Ann Errington, who has been collecting since she was a little girl.”

Errington’s collection includes nearly 50 worldly nativities. Like many who share nativities for this annual display, Errington was inspired by last year’s Nativity Celebration and wanted to gift hers from around her home and in her attic for all to enjoy.

Sheetz said First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort is preparing for more than 700 adults and children for this community-wide Advent tradition. Like other pieces of art, many collectors have a story to share – some nativity collectors have grand stories of travel, gifts, or inheritance, while others found their treasures in a local thrift store.

“Whether you want to bring your spouse, friends or grandchild – this weekend-long display is a great way to slow down, reflect, learn about other cultures, and begin the anticipating season of Christmas,” said Sheetz.

The Nativity Celebration will be located in historic downtown Beaufort in the First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort’s Fellowship Hall located at 1201 North Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. This event is free to the public, has easy parking, and is handicap accessible.

The display will be open Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. All ages are welcome. To learn more about this event go to https://www.firstpresbeaufort.org.