Community members can experience the holiday season through two festive events at First Baptist Church of Fort Walton Beach, including concerts and the church’s 36th annual live nativity display.
The church will host Christmas concerts on Dec. 7 and 8 at 6 p.m., featuring guest artist TaRanda Greene alongside the church’s Worship Choir, Worship Band and Kids Praise Choir.
- Greene, who has established herself in both Southern gospel and contemporary Christian music, brings extensive experience to the performance. Her discography includes seven studio albums: “Each Day You Face” (2003), “A Thing Called Love” (2006), “In The Sanctuary” (2008), “Stronger” (2014), “Spirit of Christmas” (2015), “A Collection” (2017), and “The Healing” (2018).
From Dec. 13-20, the church will present its annual live nativity display nightly from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The outdoor event features live animals, costumed church members, live music, and refreshments including hot chocolate, coffee and cookies.
- “This event is our church’s gift to the community each Christmas season, sharing what the true meaning of Christmas is, the birth of Jesus,” church officials said. The display draws thousands of visitors annually and involves approximately 100 church volunteers.
Both events will take place at First Baptist Church, located at 126 Harbeson Ave. in Fort Walton Beach. The Christmas concerts will be identical each night, giving community members two opportunities to attend.
