Hundreds of nativities of all styles, materials, origins and sizes will be on display for families, friends and neighbors to view at Hope Lutheran Church’s 17th annual open house nativity display. The church, 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, invites everyone to the display 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 26 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 27.

Admission is free, and refreshments and entertainment will be provided.

Children also are encouraged to take in the sights and make a craft in the children’s nativity center.

People in the community willing to share nativities for the event are welcome to do so. Those who would like to offer a nativity for the weekend can bring it to the church 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 25 for the display and plan to retrieve it after 4 p.m. Nov. 27.

This display has grown in size and popularity each year since the event’s creation in 1999. It is a wonderful way to mark the beginning of Advent and spend time with friends, family and members of the community.

For more information about this display, call the church office at 610-767-7203.

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Bethany will host a This Hope Christmas concert 7 p.m. Dec. 2.

Tickets are available at the church office.

For more information, call 610-767-1239.

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Is your church or organization having a fundraiser or event in Lehigh Township you want to let the community know about? Send me the information at kristinaheschgrover@rcn.com, and I will be happy to announce it in a future column.