RETURN TO BETH 7

In pictures: ‘Return to Bethlehem’ in North Augusta

NORTH AUGUSTA – Every two years, the members of Grace United Methodist Church transform a lot into town of Bethlehem for the weekend and take people back to another time, telling the Biblical story of Christmas.

Return to Bethlehem opened Dec. 6 and will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. nightly through Dec. 9. A drive-through will be provided prior to the walking tour for those who are not able to participate in the walking portion.

The Return to Bethlehem nativity experience is being held at Grace United Methodist Church in North Augusta from Dec. 6 through Dec. 9 Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
A census taker records information at the Return to Bethlehem nativity experience at Grace United Methodist Church in North Augusta on Dec. 6 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
A blacksmith works on a metal project at the Return to Bethlehem nativity experience at Grace United Methodist Church in North Augusta on Dec. 6 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Basket weavers sell their items at the Return to Bethlehem nativity experience at Grace United Methodist Church in North Augusta on Dec. 6, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Candle makers sell their candles to townspeople at the Return to Bethlehem nativity experience at Grace United Methodist Church in North Augusta on Dec. 6, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
A crowd dances and sings at the Return to Bethlehem nativity experience at Grace United Methodist Church in North Augusta on Dec. 6 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Reenactors sit by a fire at the Return to Bethlehem nativity experience at Grace United Methodist Church in North Augusta on Dec. 6, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
A shepherd bows as angels appear in the night sky at the Return to Bethlehem nativity experience at Grace United Methodist Church in North Augusta on Dec. 6 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.


Mike Adams has won multiple Georgia Press Association awards for his photography. Subscribe to have Augusta Good News headlines delivered to your inbox here.

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