Nativity comes to life in Lisburn!

Monday December 17th 2018

The Very Rev Sam Wright, Dean of Connor (Lisburn Cathedral Rector) and some members of Lisburn Cathedral pictured prior to performing ‘Live Nativity’ (with a real donkey and a real baby) in Market Square, Lisburn on Saturday 8th December.

The Nativity came to life in Market Square, Lisburn, on Saturday December 8 when members of Lisburn Cathedral performed a ‘Live Nativity’ play.

This featured a real donkey and a real baby, and the play was based on an original script by Richard A Carter, St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.

The narrators were Jack Netherton and Karen Webb.

The angel Gabriel (Jayne Martin) proclaims, “Glory to God in the highest Heaven and on earth peace among those whom he favours”. Included are narrators Jack Netherton and Karen Webb. Looking on are Councillor Uel Mackin (Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council) and Alderman William Leathem (Chairman of the Council’s Development Committee).

Lisburn Community Choir led the singing of some well-known Christmas carols and festive songs. The special guests at the event were Councillor Uel Mackin (Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council) and Alderman William Leathem (Chairman of the Council’s Development Committee).

After ‘Nativity Live,’ families were invited to enjoy ‘DAZZLE’ in Lisburn Cathedral, a free fun event for all ages.

There was tea, coffee, mulled juice and festive refreshments waiting for everyone with loads of fun activities for children and families.

Report and photos courtesy of John Kelly.

Mary (Laura McCullough), Joseph (Ryan McGucken) and Baby Jesus (Patrick Campbell) taking part in ‘Live Nativity’ in Market Square, Lisburn on Saturday 8th December. Looking on are Councillor Uel Mackin (Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council) and Alderman William Leathem (Chairman of the Council’s Development Committee).

The Very Rev Sam Wright, Dean of Connor (Lisburn Cathedral Rector) and Rev Danielle McCullagh (Lisburn Cathedral Curate) pictured at ‘Dazzle’ in Lisburn Cathedral, following ‘Nativity Live’ in Market Square, Lisburn on Saturday 8th December.

Some members of Lisburn Cathedral pictured prior to performing ‘Live Nativity’ in Market Square, Lisburn on Saturday 8th December. Ryan McGucken (Joseph), Laura McCullough (Mary) and little Patrick Campbell (Baby Jesus); Angels – Jayne Martin (Gabriel), Sarah Scott and Rachael Martin (right) and Young angels – Molly McWilliams, Lillie McLoughlin and Sarah Meenagh; Shepherds – Alberic Gauzier and Euan Cummings; and Innkeepers – Paul Bailie, Tim Webb and Jill Lester.