Journey to Bethlehem

An indoor, walk-through drama depicting the Bethlehem marketplace on the day after the birth of Christ.

Second Sunday of every December
2:00 to 5:00 PM

Journey to Bethlehem is a widely known ministry of Disciples Christian Church. Conceived in 1981 as a congregational gift to the community, Journey has become an annual Christmas tradition for hundreds of families from all over the area.

Journey to Bethlehem takes place every year on the second Sunday of December and is open for guests from 2:00 to 5:00 p

.m. A typical visit can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour depending on the crowd, therefore guests should try to arrive no later than 4:30 p.m.

There is never a charge for attendance although donations are accepted toward various hunger and poverty missions supported by this church.

As a visitor, your Journey experience will begin with the discovery of the three Wise Men and their camel resting in the yard as they near the end of their long journey. Upon entering the building, you will

walk through a Bedouin encampment, then continue on to the sanctuary for some musical entertainment while you wait your turn to visit King Herod. Once Herod allows you to pass, you will arrive at the marketplace. Visit with shopkeepers, watch craftspeople create baskets, pottery, rope and more, pet the animals at the trader's pen and sample foods of the day. The visit culminates with the discovery of the stables, where the Christ child lies nestled in His mother's arms.

Would you like to receive either a postcard or email reminder of this year's Journey to Bethlehem? Send a request that includes your name and mailing or email address to the church office. You can also call the office at 216-382-5344.