Walk Through Nativity
Hundreds of Briarwood members come together to depict the birth and life of our Lord in 12 biblical scenes with narrated drama using live actors and animals.
Walk Through Nativity
December 10–12, 2025
Each Advent season Briarwood presents a gift to our community with the Walk Through Nativity. Hundreds of Briarwood members come together to depict the birth and life of our Lord in 12 biblical scenes with narrated drama using live actors and animals (including a camel!) Won't you plan on joining us this year?
Each night, Wednesday through Friday, come anytime between 6:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. and take this easy, 1/4-mile stroll that is wheelchair and stroller-friendly. Make this a Christmas tradition with your family.
Admission is free, but the message is priceless!
Each Advent season Briarwood presents a gift to our community with the Walk Through Nativity. Hundreds of Briarwood members come together to depict the birth and life of our Lord in 12 biblical scenes with narrated drama using live actors and animals (including a camel!) Won't you plan on joining us this year?
Each night, Wednesday through Friday, come anytime between 6:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. and take this easy, 1/4-mile stroll that is wheelchair and stroller-friendly. Make this a Christmas tradition with your family.
Admission is free, but the message is priceless!
Walk Through Nativity Scenes:
Scene 1 – Family Christmas
The true meaning of Christmas is really about the birth of Jesus ... the promised Messiah who came to save His people from their sins.
Scene 2 – Prophet Speaking to the People
More than 400 years before Jesus’ birth, prophets spoke more than 60 prophecies telling specifically how the Messiah would come and what He would experience.
Scenes 3 & 4 – Angels Appearing to Mary and Joseph
God sent His angel Gabriel to a city in Galilee, called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David: and the virgin’s name was Mary. Joseph was also visited by an angel in a dream. He was told that Mary’s baby was conceived by the Holy Spirit and he was commanded to take her as his wife.
Scene 5 – Roman Census and Birth of Jesus
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register, along with Mary, who was engaged to him and was with child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Scene 6 – Angels Appearing to the Shepherds
And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the City of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Then the shepherds said, “Let us go straight to Bethlehem and see this thing which has happened which the Lord has made known to us.”
Scene 7 – Jesus in a Manger
The shepherds came in haste and found their way to Mary and Joseph and the baby as He lay in a manger and they made known what had been told to them by the angels. And Mary treasured up all the things pondering them in her heart.
Scene 8 – Magi Following the Star to Visit Young Jesus
Magi came from the east to see Jesus who was to be born King of the Jews. They followed the star and rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. The magi came not only to give gifts but to worship Jesus as King.
Scene 9 – Jesus Heals the Paralytic
After Jesus began His ministry at about 30 years of age, a paralytic was brought to Him to be healed. Jesus said to him, “Your sins are forgiven.” The religious leaders questioned in their hearts, “who can forgive sin but God alone?” Jesus, knowing their hearts, said to them, “that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—He said to the paralytic—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed, and go home.” And he immediately rose and went out, so that they were all amazed and glorified God.
Scene 10 – The Garden of Gethsemane
In Jesus’ last days on earth He became greatly distressed and troubled knowing the great agony He would soon experience while in the garden. He cried out to God, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Remove this cup from Me, yet not what I will, but what You will.” Jesus was then arrested and after a series of five trials, Jesus was condemned to death by crucifixion.
Scene 11 – The Cross and Crucifixion
However, the real meaning of Christmas is even more than the miracle of God coming to live among us; it is the reality that when God sent His only Son, it was His necessary plan that Jesus come and die. He accepted the punishment for our sins to redeem sinful man and restore our relationship with God. Jesus was born to die, and the cross was the fulfillment of the purpose of His coming.
Scene 12 – The Empty Tomb
But the story doesn’t end there! Yes, Jesus was crucified for our sins, but no tomb was capable of holding Him. On the third day Jesus conquered death, rose again and physically appeared to more than five hundred witnesses.
Information, Directions & Parking:
Event Location:
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL 35243
Event Dates & Time:
December 10, 11, & 12, 2025
6:45 – 8:45 p.m.
Parking & Entry:
• Enter the Briarwood campus from the south entrance off Action Road
• Briarwood parking greeters will direct you where to park your vehicle
• An entry line will form along the southern side of the church building
• Groups of 8–12 at the front of the line will be granted access to tour the exhibits at their own pace
• The 1/4-mile tour around the church campus is wheelchair and stroller-friendly
• The tour will conclude in the Briarwood Fellowship Hall where hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies will be available
• On your own time, you will be directed through the church back to the southern side of the building where the entry line was formed
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL 35243
Event Dates & Time:
December 10, 11, & 12, 2025
6:45 – 8:45 p.m.
Parking & Entry:
• Enter the Briarwood campus from the south entrance off Action Road
• Briarwood parking greeters will direct you where to park your vehicle
• An entry line will form along the southern side of the church building
• Groups of 8–12 at the front of the line will be granted access to tour the exhibits at their own pace
• The 1/4-mile tour around the church campus is wheelchair and stroller-friendly
• The tour will conclude in the Briarwood Fellowship Hall where hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies will be available
• On your own time, you will be directed through the church back to the southern side of the building where the entry line was formed
Map to Briarwood:
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
The Good News Message:
Isn’t it captivating to not only hear, but see the Word of God displayed before your very eyes? It reminds us that Jesus Christ actually, historically, came into this world two thousand years ago! And why? Because God the Father loved us so much that He gave His Son so that whoever trusts in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life! Now, His Son has paid for our sins, has risen from the dead, ascended into heaven and freely offers to you and me the gift of eternal life. You can receive His gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ right now. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13).
If your desire is to receive the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, then call on Him asking Him for this gift right now. May I suggest a prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, I know I am a sinner and do not deserve eternal life. But I believe You died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in heaven for me. I ask You to come into my life; take control of my life; forgive my sins and save me. I turn from my sins and now place my trust in You for my salvation, and now accept the free gift of eternal life.”
Please let us know if you prayed this prayer or would like to talk with someone about a relationship with Jesus Christ by contacting us at info@briarwood.org. We would love to hear from you, pray with you and talk with you about Jesus, the Savior of sinners. Emmanuel, God with us!
Isn’t it captivating to not only hear, but see the Word of God displayed before your very eyes? It reminds us that Jesus Christ actually, historically, came into this world two thousand years ago! And why? Because God the Father loved us so much that He gave His Son so that whoever trusts in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life! Now, His Son has paid for our sins, has risen from the dead, ascended into heaven and freely offers to you and me the gift of eternal life. You can receive His gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ right now. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13).
If your desire is to receive the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, then call on Him asking Him for this gift right now. May I suggest a prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, I know I am a sinner and do not deserve eternal life. But I believe You died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in heaven for me. I ask You to come into my life; take control of my life; forgive my sins and save me. I turn from my sins and now place my trust in You for my salvation, and now accept the free gift of eternal life.”
Please let us know if you prayed this prayer or would like to talk with someone about a relationship with Jesus Christ by contacting us at info@briarwood.org. We would love to hear from you, pray with you and talk with you about Jesus, the Savior of sinners. Emmanuel, God with us!
About Our Church:
Briarwood Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America located in suburban Birmingham, Alabama. Briarwood is located at 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham Al. You can access our campus off I-459 at Acton Road, exit #17. Our Acton Road entrance is across from the McDonald’s.
On Sundays, we hold two worship services in the morning, at 8:00 and 11:00 a.m., and one in the evening at 6:00 pm.
Briarwood Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America located in suburban Birmingham, Alabama. Briarwood is located at 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham Al. You can access our campus off I-459 at Acton Road, exit #17. Our Acton Road entrance is across from the McDonald’s.
On Sundays, we hold two worship services in the morning, at 8:00 and 11:00 a.m., and one in the evening at 6:00 pm.