A Night In Bethlehem
December 3 (Adaptive Night)
Dec 4 • Dec 5
Night in Bethlehem is an immersive experience at Westerville Christian Church where families "shop" (make crafts) in Bethlehem, experience music and dance, eat, and ultimately worship Jesus in our live Nativity.
Registration coming soon!
The town of Bethlehem is coming to Westerville Christian Church! This is a free, hands-on Christmas event for the whole family. Come to the town of Bethlehem, shop at the marketplace, travel to the stable, and talk with Mary and Joseph as they welcome the Christ child. It’s the very first Christmas, and you’re invited to be a part of it.
In order to best support our adaptive setting, we ask that registration for Adaptive Night in Bethlehem is limited to those with any disability and their families December 3. A Night in Bethlehem is open to the public on December 4 and December 5.
Location: Westerville Christian Church
471 E. College Avenue • Westerville, Ohio 43081
Volunteer + Support
Volunteer Sign Up
Would you like to volunteer? You are invited to help bring Bethlehem to life through working in a shop (craft supplies and instruction provided) or in a villager role. Learn more about each role by clicking on the Volunteer Sign Up link above.
Other Ways to Support Night in Bethlehem
If you aren't able to volunteer for the immersive event, we have plenty of other ways for you to support Night in Bethlehem. We need help preparing crafts for the many visitors to Bethlehem. Please consider purchasing supplies from the Amazon Wishlist. We have serveral work sessions scheduled to prep crafts. See the dates and times below. We also have take-home packets for you to work on at home in your free time. For more information about preparing crafts, contact Sarah Routzahn or Courtney Wasch.
Work Sessions
Monday, Oct. 6, 7-8:30p
Join us as we cut, glue and paint to prepare for Night in Bethlehem. Please bring scissors for cutting projects. Please bring small shipping boxes (approximately 12 inches) to turn into "bricks".
Teen Work Session: Sunday, Oct. 12, Noon - 2:15p
High Schoolers are invited to stay after 2nd service to help prepare crafts for Night in Bethlehem. Tape, cut and glue while hanging out with your friends. Pizza and drinks provided.
Monday, Oct. 20, 7-8:30p
Joins us as we cut, rip and glue to prepare for Night in Bethlehem. Please bring scissors for cutting projects.
Saturday, Nov. 1, 9a-12p
Joins us as we cut, glue, and draw "disappearing" fish to prepare for Night in Bethlehem. Please bring scissors for cutting projects.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7-8:30p
Joins us as we cut, glue, paint and more to prepare for Night in Bethlehem. Please bring scissors for cutting projects.