The Living Nativity 2025
December 5-7 & 12-14, 2025
Join us at Broadus Church as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with The Living Nativity. This beloved community event invites you to experience God’s greatest gift along a guided trail featuring nine beautifully staged scenes, more than 70 actors, and live animals.
After the performance, enjoy a hayride and come to our Worship Center to enjoy warm refreshments, fellowship, and fun activities for children.
Nativity Devotion Booklet:
This year, we’ve created a special devotional booklet with six short reflections to help you family prepare for the Christmas season. Make it part of your holiday tradition and download your copy here!
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I get tickets?
Tickets are FREE and will be available online in early NOVEMBER 2025 through a link on this page and the Home Page of our website. Please reserve tickets for each person in your party who is 5 years of age and older – this helps us welcome as many guests as possible.
If you need help booking, canceling, or changing your tickets, please call the Church Office at 804-779-2700 ext. 14. We’ll be glad to assist you!
Performances are scheduled to begin every 20 minutes.
Fridays from 6:20 – 8:20
Saturdays from 6:00 – 8:20
Sundays from 6:00 – 8:00
Accessibility – Broadus Church has accommodations for guests with special needs. handicapped persons. Please call the Church Office at 804-779-2700 ext. 14 to discuss how we can best assist you.
Can children come to the event?
Absolutely! The Living Nativity is designed for the whole family! Many of our actors and volunteers are children and youth. Parents with small children are encouraged to bring wagons or sturdy strollers. Please reserve tickets for children 5 years of age and older; children 4 years and younger do not need a ticket.
May I bring someone who does not have a ticket?
We’ll do our best to accommodate walk-ups by using unclaimed ticket spots from no-shows or late arrivals.
How long will I be outside?
Plan to spend an hour outdoors. First, you’ll check-in at our heated pavilion and board a wagon to the trail entrance. The entire experience – including wait time, wagon ride, and trail walk – lasts about 60 minutes.
Please arrive at Broadus Church 30 minutes before your scheduled time to allow for parking and check-in. Guests who haven’t checked in at least 15 minutes before their start time, may lose their reserved spots.
Late arrivals will be accommodated as space allows.
What if I need to leave during the performance?
If you need to exit early, please find one of our trail guides – they’ll safely escort you from the trail.
Additional Information:
Weather Cancellations
If weather conditions make it unsafe to continue, performances may be cancelled. You’ll be notified by email using the address from you ticket reservation. Updates will also be posted on our website and Facebook pages. Cancellations will be announced at least one hour before the scheduled start time. Cancelled performances will not be rescheduled.
Pictures, Videos, and Electronic Devices
You are welcome to take photos and videos! We just ask that you avoid flash photography for the safety of our performers and to preserve the atmosphere. Also, please dim the screens and silence your mobile devices, and be mindful of others’ view.
Live Animals
Our live animals are a special part of the experience! For everyone’s safety, please do not touch or feed them during the performance.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Broadus Church’s Living Nativity – a time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the miracle of Christ’s birth together.
For questions, please contact the Church Office at 804-779-2700.