Journey to Bethlehem requires reservations this year

Mary, as played by Vida Cobian, Joseph, as played by Ben Conrad, and a Shepherd, played by Bob Hayden, watch over baby Jesus during the annual Journey to Bethlehem event on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 at the Capital City Christian Church in Jefferson City, Mo. (Ethan Weston/News Tribune)
Mary, as played by Vida Cobian, Joseph, as played by Ben Conrad, and a Shepherd, played by Bob Hayden, watch over baby Jesus during the annual Journey to Bethlehem event on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 at the Capital City Christian Church in Jefferson City, Mo. (Ethan Weston/News Tribune)


Journey to Bethlehem returns to its traditional walk-through experience this year.

But there is a change. This time, the trip back in time to the first century requires reservations.

The event allows attendees to re-enact the people, places and circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. Walkers travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem, encountering Roman guards, wise men, angels and shepherds tending their sheep. Sights and sounds include the town of Bethlehem, the inn, the stable and the babe lying in the manger.

The event is 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 6-10 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10. Plan to arrive at the Helias Catholic High School parking lot 30-40 minutes prior to your reservation.

For reservations, go to the Capital City Christian Church website at capitalcitychristian.net, or call 573-635-1322.


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