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PHOTOS: Epicenter Nativity Lighting
In an outdoor gathering complete with a live nativity and s mores, a small crowd gathered to celebrate the birth of Jesus at The Light of Christmas event on Dec. 20. 4:29 pm, Dec. 21, 2020 ×
The shepherds greet Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus at the manger scene.
Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal
With the wind chill better than on Halloween, Epicenter Church volunteers served up s mores and hot chocolate along with games and caricatures at the Light of Christmas gathering on Sunday, Dec. 20. Attendees also heard the Christmas story along with a live nativity and sang Christmas hymns.
The gathering has the possibility of becoming a yearly event, adding to the Wadena Ministerial Association s nativity lighting that the churches host yearly. The nativity is displayed on Wesley Lawn.
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Saturday, Dec. 19
Santa will be at the Depot from noon to 4 pm. All COVID-19 restrictions are to be followed during the visit including social distancing and masking. Expect candy bags for the children. The Depot is located within Burlington Northern Park in Wadena.
Sunday, Dec. 20
Enjoy games, caroling and a live nativity at The Light of Christmas free event from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Epicenter Church parking lot. There will also be a sleigh photo booth, hot mini-donuts, hot chocolate and s mores with certain items for purchase. Games will be arranged for little to no contact needed.
Monday, Dec. 21