If you have never experienced Saint Mark’s Christmas Pageant before you are in for a treat!
One of the things that makes it so special is that it is a very simple script with only a few reading parts (and no lines to memorize!) so that children can have fun dressing up and acting out the nativity without feeling pressure to perform. There are no auditions and there are roles for everyone who would like to participate, including those who may be in from out of town or visiting Saint Mark’s for the first time.
We always have lots of room for all children to join!
Children do not need to have attended rehearsal to participate on Christmas Eve, but you do need to place your child’s name on the signup roster and (because the pageant is livesteamed) sign a media release using the online signup.
Children of all ages are welcome to participate!
.Music is performed by Saint Mark’s Children’s Canterbury Choir.
Pageant Schedule![](https://saintmarkscolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/christmas-pageant.png)
Friday, November 24
Signups begin: Signup Link
Saturday, December 9, 10 a.m.
Costume Prep Work Party in Children’s Formation area. All are welcome to help iron, mend, and hang costumes on the clothing racks.
Sunday, December 10
Deadline to sign up if your child has a preference for a role. However, signups will continue to be active until December 24 and children can join the pageant up until after the final rehearsal on Christmas Eve.
Wednesday, December 13
Roles will be announced for children who signed up by 12/10/23 and selected a preference for a role.
Sunday, December 17
First rehearsal with Canterbury Choir immediately following the 10:30 service. Plan to stay about an hour and a half. There will be sandwiches and healthy snacks to keep tummies happy.
Sunday, December 24
Please arrive by 3:45 p.m. for a practice run-through
Second rehearsal. After we rehearse, we will move downstairs to take a break, eat snacks, and get into costumes.
The Service Will Begin at 5 p.m.
For more information, contact Children’s Formation Team: Joanne Drew, Laura Skoracki, Betsy Gillespie, Irina Reed, and Pastor Vicki at ChildrensFormation@saintmarkscolumbus.org