Story by Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published December 1, 2025 8:16 A.M.

(Ambridge, PA) The congregation of St. John’s Lutheran Church will present a live outdoor Nativity on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The event begins a 5:00pm, and repeats every 20 minutes until the last presentation which starts at 7:20pm.

The cast includes live animals including donkeys, camel, sheep, goats, and cattle.

The dining room, serving authentic German food, will be open from 3:00pm to 7:30pm.

Christmas cookies will be available for purchase. The public is cordially invited to celebrate.

The historic church building will be open to the public and guided tours will be offered from 2:00pm to 7:20pm.

In addition, Old Economy Village will be hosting Christmas at the Village. The event takes place at the beautifully decorated, candlelit 19th century village.

It will feature local musical performances and holiday lights, along with kids crafts and activities, and the opportunity to meet Belsnickel, the Pennsylvania Dutch Santa Claus.

St. John’s, the historic Harmonist church, is located at 1320 Church Street, Ambridge, across from Old Economy Village.