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Journey to Bethlehem 2025

December 5, 6, and 7, 2025

5:00 – 8:00 pm

You are invited to “Journey to Bethlehem” – a FREE outdoor theatrical adventure for the whole family. Friday, and Saturday will be walking experiences, and Sunday will be a driving experience. Meet prophets, shepherds, angels, magi, and live animals as you journey through the Christmas story to see Baby Jesus in the manger.

Registration to attend the event is required. 

Registration opens on November 1.

Sign language interpretation will be available on Friday, and a daytime sensory-friendly walk will be offered on Saturday afternoon. Contact us directly to schedule these options.

Want to Volunteer?

If you are interested in being part of the production – cast/crew/prep & cleanup work, sign up Sunday morning in the Gathering Place or online or contact our team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Glen Mar’s 2025 Journey to Bethlehem will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 5, 6, & 7 from 5 to 8 pm outside at the church, 4701 New Cut Road in Ellicott City, MD 21043.

Come to see and hear the wondrous story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Journey to Bethlehem provides the community a free spiritual and joyous experience at Christmastime. It is also inspiring, educational and entertaining.

You will walk or drive (depending on the night) through several outdoor scenes where actors (dressed as Mary, Joseph, the three wise men, Roman soldiers, shepherds, and angels) will enact the events leading up to and immediately following Jesus’ birth. Live animals add to the rustic setting.

Journey to Bethlehem is held in all types of weather, including rain, snow and extreme cold, but it could be canceled in the event of a major snowstorm. If the event is canceled, an announcement will be posted on Glen Mar’s website and Facebook page.

Still have Questions?

Contact us.

Date

Dec 05 2025

Time

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

Outside
Glen Mar Church

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