The Colossal Puppets are coming back to tell the Nativity story of Jesus at First Church West Hartford in a big way on Sunday Dec. 31, 2023.

The Colossal Puppets are coming to tell the Nativity story of Jesus at First Church West Hartford, 12 South Main Street on Sunday Dec. 31, 2023. Courtesy image

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End the year with a really big story. The nativity story is often called the greatest story ever told. In West Hartford, First Church takes that literally.

The larger-than-life, handmade Colossal Puppets will be back at 12 South Main St., on loan from St. Michael’s Parish in Litchfield, CT, and are ready to help tell the nativity of Jesus during the Sunday morning worship service on Dec. 31, at 10 a.m.

“We love to tell the story – the old, old story – in new ways. The puppets help us do just that. Their timing is perfect too. They are scheduled to join us during the sacred space between Christmas and Epiphany,” explained Senior Pastor Fredd Ward. “The worship service will be a beautiful blending of big fun and faithfulness!”

The collection of giant puppets appearing at First Church includes angels, shepherds, sheep, kings (both good and bad), and the Holy family. Volunteers from the congregation will present the pageant-like-you’ve-never-seen-it under the direction of Music Director Jim Boratko.

The Colossal Puppets are coming to tell the Nativity story of Jesus at First Church West Hartford, 12 South Main Street on Sunday Dec. 31, 2023. Courtesy image

The public is welcome to celebrate the Christmas season at First Church by attending the Colossal Puppet pageant at 10 a.m. on Dec. 31 at 12 South Main Street, West Hartford.

Visit the church website for more information, and follow them on Facebook.

The Colossal Puppets are coming to tell the Nativity story of Jesus at First Church West Hartford, 12 South Main Street on Sunday Dec. 31, 2023. Courtesy image