4th Annual No Room at the Inn - December 2nd – 4th, 2011
Church of the Redeemer
8275 Meadowbridge Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
A display of Nativities from around our world to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas by focusing on the humble birth of the blessed baby Jesus and by helping those for whom there is also "no room at the inn" - people who are homeless.
Just as Mary and Joseph found there was no room in the inn that very first Christmas more than 1,000 Richmond children and adults seek shelter every night and thousands in Haiti have no roof over their heads. You can help make a difference by loaning a Nativity set, donating auction items, attending the Preview Gala, and visiting the Exhibit and Children's Area.
The Preview Gala
Friday, December 2, 2011 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Please join us for the Nativities exhibit, light refreshments, live music, silent and live auctions
Celebrate the season with your friends and neighbors. Dress in your Gala best or in your comfortable festive wear. Auction items have included vacation stays, jewelry, electronics, themed gift baskets, toys and games, gift cards, .... and more. Winning bids have ranged from $5 to hundreds of dollars. There is something for everyone! Shop for gifts or treat yourself and give hope to those in need of homes.
Tickets for the Gala may be purchased at the Redeemer office and after all liturgies the weekends of November 4/5 and 19/20 for $20.00. Advanced tickets may also be purchased on-line for $21.00 each using a credit card (see instructions below). Limited tickets may be purchased at the door on the night of the Gala for $25.00.
On-line Gala Ticket Purchase Instructions
Go to the e-giving option on the website and select "Guest Transaction".
Select the "other" button in the bottom right corner and type in "NRATI".
Enter the amount ($21 x number of tickets) and hit Continue.
Fill in the appropriate information - name on card, type of card, card number, expiration, and billing address. Hit continue.
Fill in e-mail address and authorize the transaction.
You will get a confirmation. Print and keep for your records.
Your tickets will be available at the table ("will call") on the night of the gala.
Due to processing time involved, tickets should not be purchased this way after November 25, 2011.
We will also be able to accept credit cards for auction item purchases on the night of the Gala.
The Nativities Exhibit
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Sunday December 4, 2011 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Come spend time with the Christ Child, born in a stable and placed in a rough manger. View over 250 unique, hand-made, collectible, multi-cultural Nativity sets. The Children's Area for our young visitors and their families includes Nativity dress up (with photos available for a nominal fee), crafts, books, and touchable Nativity sets and more.
Come visit the Nativities Exhibit and the Children's/Family Area - Donations - Adults $5.00, Students and Children 18 years and younger $1.00
Loan a Nativity
If your Nativity is Special to you it is Special to us!
Exhibitor Forms need to be submitted by November 15, 2011. Optionally, include a photo of your nativity. Please e-mail or mail signed form to address under header logo on the exhibitor form. Click HERE for Exhibitor Form.
Nativity sets should be delivered (and set up) to Church of the Redeemer on Thursday, December 1st between 2:00 & 8:00 PM. Nativities must be picked up on Sunday, December 4th between 4:00 & 6:00 PM.
If you need more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 804.730.7980.
Proceeds Benefit the Following Charities:
Ashland Supportive Housing of Virginia
Hanover Safe Place
CARITAS
Haiti