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Follow the Star to Bethlehem Ashtabula Area Churches coming together
to prepare for Christmas! Monthly meetings have attracted dozens of individuals from different Christian communities.

Churches Working Together for Bethlehem

Ashtabula area churches are preparing for Christmas already—together. A group is planning a “Bethlehem Experience” event for the public on December 8-9, 2018 5:00-8:30pm. This re-creation of ancient Bethlehem will use the previous Dillard’s location in Ashtabula Towne Square Mall. They meet in Ashtabula County District Library as a neutral location. Volunteers are stepping forward to act as guides, wise men, vendors in the marketplace, Roman soldiers, and much more. Volunteers are still needed for several parts. The free event aims to tell the story of the Nativity of Jesus in a fresh way, as a lived experience. Attendees will even be able to encounter live animals such as a sheep and camel.

“We think the camel will be very memorable for kids. He’s very sweet. It’ll be a big draw,” said organizer Bridget Orqvist at a planning meeting. Bridget and her sister Pat Van Allen also modeled costumes as samples of the type of desert attire that volunteers would wear at the Bethlehem Experience. The sisters first got the idea when they experienced a similar event in Toledo, Ohio when visiting family. In other cities, the Bethlehem Experience has been hosted by single church. In Ashtabula, it has become a chance for various groups to work together on what they share in common: a belief in Jesus of Nazareth, born in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. Each church will have an opportunity to contribute to the event, will be named in publicity, and also share information about their Christmas services with those who attend. The event has also attracted sponsors such as The Ashtabula Foundation, Ashtabula Towne Square, First United Methodist-Nehemiah Fund, Helping Hands Ministry, St. John School, St. Peter Episcopal Church Foundation, and University Hospital. As a result, free bussing will be available from three locations in Ashtabula, there will also be security, and other perks for guests.

06/10/2026

Don't forget our meeting tonight, October 6th at 5:30. Please note this will be held at a different location: Harbor Tupky Library 1633 Walnut Blvd.

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02/10/2026

Our next meeting is Tuesday October 6th at 5:30. Please note this will be at a different location: Harbor Tupky Library 1633 Walnut Blvd. Ashtabula. It's an important meeting for nominations of officers for the 2027 year.

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21/09/2026

Meeting tonight September 21st at 5:30 at the Ashtabula County Library.

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16/09/2026

Just a reminder of our next meeting Monday September 21st at 5:30 pm at the Ashtabula County Library. Hope you can make it!

Thw Pierpont Presbyterian Church "Martha Circle" is having a fund raising sale today at their church to raise funds for ...
04/09/2026

Thw Pierpont Presbyterian Church "Martha Circle" is having a fund raising sale today at their church to raise funds for our Christmas Event. Today until 5 pm and tomorrow Saturday September 5th from 9 to 5. It's all Christmas decorations. Come check it out and support the Bethlehem Experience.

The Pierpont Presbyterian Church is helping to raise funds and promote our Christmas Event.
08/08/2026

The Pierpont Presbyterian Church is helping to raise funds and promote our Christmas Event.

02/08/2026

Please mark your calendars for our next meeting in September, Monday the 21st at 5:30 at the Ashtabula County Library. We still need a church or individuals from a church to volunteer to set up one of our scenes.

25/05/2026

Happy Memorial Day! We hope you have a great day honoring those who gave their all for the freedoms we enjoy today! Don't forget we have a meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26th, at the Ashtabula County Library at 5:30 pm!

04/05/2026

Please mark your calendar and plan to come to our next meeting on Tuesday, May 26th, at 5:30 pm at the Ashtabula County Library. We need churches and individuals to help plan and staff our different scenes. Come and adopt one!

27/04/2026

Meeting tonight, Monday the 27th, at 5:30 pm at the Ashtabula County Library!

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