Families invited to follow the journey to Bethlehem
(Seguin) — You are invited tonight to follow the steps of Mary and Jesus as they take their journey into Bethlehem. For years, several local churches hosted the annual Las Posadas event in downtown Seguin. But for the last three years, one local church has worked on keeping the tradition alive on their own. La Trinidad United Methodist Church located next door to Seguin City Hall guide followers on this historic trek.
The Las Posadas tradition, a nine-day procession, has been celebrated in Mexico for 400 years. But this Friday night, La Trinidad will offer the one night event beginning at 6 p.m.
Pastor Nohemi Ramirez says the church is excited about pulling the community together for this historic reenactment.
“It’s just to remind us about the journey of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her husband Joseph and according to the Christian faith, the two traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem. So, they were actually seeking shelter and a safe place for Mary to give birth to Jesus,” said Ramirez.
Ramirez says the Las Posadas tradition includes a variation of celebrations. Tonight, she says it will be about food, fun and fellowship.
“After the journey singing songs and carols and inviting people to come in to the Fellowship Hall, we will have food and beverages and desserts and then the children will break the piñata,” said Ramirez.
Although being hosted at her church, Ramirez says Las Posadas is a community invitation and encourages all families to come out.
“We are using this celebration to let people know in our community that we as churches open our doors, our hearts and our minds to welcome everybody. In our church, everybody is welcome,” said Ramirez.
The 6 p.m. procession will begin in the church’s prayer garden.
In case of rain, Ramirez says they will host the event indoors.
La Trinidad UMC is located at 306 E. Gonzales St.