Kentucky State Capitol Nativity Scene Debuts Christ for Christmas

This Christmas season marks the debut of the Baby Jesus at the Kentucky State Capitol. For the first time, a Nativity Scene is on display at the same property that houses all three branches of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Kentucky State Capitol Nativity Scene will stand in the Rotunda on December 27, 2021.

WHAT: Kentucky State Capitol Nativity Scene and Scripture Reading
WHEN: Monday, December 27, 2021, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Eastern)
WHERE: Kentucky State Capitol Rotunda, 700 Capital Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/7dDxe5DUfrBQpoUv7
Onsite contact: Jennifer Koehler, 623.703.5003

The Kentucky State Capitol Nativity is one of many being erected at state capitol buildings across America this Christmas season, proof that the holiday celebrating the birth of Christ is alive and well in 2021.

“Out of love for Jesus, we seek to tell His amazing story to all Kentuckians where He ought to be greatly honored—in the halls of government that He ordained,” shared Jennifer Koehler, who coordinated the State Capitol Nativity in the rotunda at Frankfort. “God tells His people to ‘devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching’ and we will gather to hear of prophecies foretelling of the coming of Christ, their fulfillment, and His purpose-filled birth and ultimate mission. Jesus is the reason for hope this season, this year, and for eternity.”

In addition to the scripture readings, Koehler noted that there will be Christmas books for children to enjoy, prayers offered for the state and nation, and Christmas carol singing.
Koehler is one of many citizens across America keeping the “Christ” in Christmas this year, as the Thomas More Society and the American Nativity Scene help private groups to display Biblical manger scenes on government property this Christmas.

The following state capitols featured a nativity scene in 2020: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Additionally, for Christmas 2021, state capitols scheduled to feature nativity displays for the first time in Alaska, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

About the Thomas More Society
The Thomas More Society is a national not-for-profit law firm dedicated to restoring respect in law for life, family, and religious liberty. Headquartered in Chicago and with offices across the country, the Thomas More Society fosters support for these causes by providing high quality pro bono legal services from local trial courts all the way up to the United States Supreme Court. For more information, visit thomasmoresociety.org.

About the American Nativity Scene
The American Nativity Scene is dedicated to the display of nativity scenes in every state capitol in America during the Christmas season. The committee ships nativity scenes, which have been donated by an anonymous benefactor, to citizens throughout the United States who wish to give witness to the true meaning of Christmas by setting up a privately funded crèche in a public forum. The Thomas More Society provides the organization with legal help in securing permits and defending challenges as needed. Visit americannativityscene.com.