03/02/2026
Somers Congregational Church UCC will host a special Nativity Sale this March, offering the public an opportunity to purchase pieces from its beloved and historic Nativity collection.
The church’s Nativity Display began in 1993 as a small Coffee Hour sharing event and grew into a community tradition featuring more than 600 Nativity sets and ornaments from around the world. Despite setbacks including the 2011 church fire and the 2020 pandemic, the display has remained a cherished part of the church’s Christmas season.
Many of the sets were collected by former pastor Rev. Dr. Barry Cass and church member Helen Lelievre, along with donations from church families and visitors over the years. With permission from the collectors’ families, the Church Council is offering more than 450 Nativity sets, ornaments, wall hangings, and music boxes for sale. A significant portion of the collection will continue to be displayed annually.
The sale will be open to the public on Friday, March 27 from 4–7 p.m., Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., and Sunday, March 29 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
For more information, contact the church office at 860-763-4021 or by emailing [email protected].
