On Saturday, Dec. 13, Metrowest Baptist Church hosted a living nativity. Church attendees and neighbors stopped by to pet animals and check out the temporary stable constructed on Elmwood Road in Wellesley.

The purpose of the event was to bring attention to the nativity—the humble arrival of Jesus into the world. Visitors stopped by to pet a donkey, sheep, goats, and a bunny. Inside the church, Jonah and Jamie LeDuc sang holiday hymns while guests enjoyed hot cocoa and cookies.

“Today’s living nativity is for our church community and neighborhood residents with the intent to help us all rediscover the spirit of the original Christmas,” said Pastor David Melton. “We hoped to offer an accessible and engaging way to experience the story of Christ’s birth.”

Metrowest Baptist Church meets at 42 Elmwood Road every Sunday morning at 9:45.

Thank you to Deanna Dwyer for sharing this recap and photos.