First Parish Presents a Living Nativity

On Sunday, December 17^th, First Parish celebrated a cherished tradition – the Living Nativity – on the lawn in front of the Parish Hall.  At 5 PM parishioners and friends from the Westwood community gathered around the stable for a simple retelling of the story of Christ’s birth.

Assistant Minister Joshua Gray and Ministry of Discipleship & Education Chairperson Sharon Hobbs narrated the event, assisted by parishioners Doug Joseph (music) and Annie Gray (stage directions).  Tableau actors included Amy Bean (Mary), David Aldinger (Joseph), Kevin Bean (shepherd), Cara Joseph and Jamie Vaccaro (wise people), and Lucia Vaccaro (angel).  The scene was enhanced by the presence of live sheep, courtesy of Joe Major’s Walpole, MA 4-H group.

2006 Living Nativity Tableau Actors:  Kevin Bean, Jamie Vaccaro, Cara Joseph, David Aldinger, Amy Bean and Lucia Vaccarro