Why this Exhibit?

Beginning in the 17th century, families in Naples welcomed friends and neighbors into their homes each December to share beloved crèches they had made and collected. In many countries this practice lives on. Echoing this tradition, we open the doors of our church to invite all to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and answer His call, "Come unto me."

It is this spirit of joy, love and testimony that prompted our inaugural Christmas Crèche Exhibit in 1988.

Comments from the 2010 Guest Book

"Beautiful – It brings the Christmas Spirit."
– Dagmarette, Laguna Beach

"Wonderful. The music really adds so much beauty."
– Candice, East Palo Alto

"Always a visual feast."
– Francine, Palo Alto

"Like being on a world tour."
– Garette, Mountain View

"So beautiful, it makes me cry!"
– Suzanne, Sunnyvale

"What a wonderful way to celebrate Christ!"
– A. Ramirez, Novato

“Me gustó mucho la exposición y músico.”
– Pilar, Peru

“Very, very interesting. Had no idea how culture-based crèches are.”
–Michael, UK

“Magnifique!”
–St. Reny, France

“I wouldn’t miss it for anything.”
– Constance, Half Moon Bay

“You did great!”
–Annie (age 8), Irvine

“My heart has been massaged!”
– Noreen, Milpitas

“Multi-cultural Bliss!”
– Michel, Pacifica

“Thank you for this wonderful gift that has become my favorite tradition.”
–Ada, North Highlands