Our Savior Lutheran Church Living Nativity

Where: 4833 S. 7th St.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 16 and Wednesday, Dec. 17
Times: 7 and 8 p.m. daily
Admission: Free
Details: 20-member cast plus animals from Analie Acres in Hawley; refreshments afterward

For more than 50 years, a Christmas tradition in Abilene has been the Living Nativity staged by Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4833 S. 7th St. 

The church will continue that tradition this year with four performances spread over two nights, Tuesday, Dec. 16, and Wednesday, Dec. 17. Presentations will be at 7 and 8 p.m. each day. Coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies will be served following each performance.

Janna Atkins has been director of the pageant since 2003 and a member of the cast for years before that. She said this year’s presentations will include about 20 people in the cast, plus animals from Analie Acres in Hawley, a farm animal rescue nonprofit. 

A recorded script and music will play throughout each presentation. Seating will provided on wooden benches resting on bales of hay. Or guests an watch from their cars in the parking lot.