# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 114th Annual Christmas Mystery Pageant
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Mystery is a musical drama featuring angels, shepherds, a seraph, 3 wise men, Mary, Joseph & Jesus! Organ Recital to start. Carols sung!About this EventIt has been 114 years since First Congregational Church first held its Annual Christmas Mystery Pageant!BUT... what is it?! The Mystery is a musical drama complete with angels, shepherds, a seraph, 3 wise men, and of course, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.Based on biblical accounts, church legends, and cherished Christmas carols, The Mystery began in 1912 with a script by Helen Street Ranney, the wife of the Reverend William Watson Ranney - the fifth minister of First Congregational Church. It is performed each Advent, on the Sunday before Christmas. The Angel Choir is composed of young people (high school through college) and the Seraph (lead angel) will be sung by Emily Bond. The Shepherds' roles are sung by members (high school and above), and the 3 Wise Men are performed by baritone voices.One of the greatest mysteries surrounding this tradition is the identity of those who portray Mary and Joseph. It is a closely guarded secret of the Mystery Team (led by Lori Goodwin and Lee Lehmkuhl) until the actual presentation, as a way of honoring two people for distinguished service to First Congregational Church in the previous year. Cherub children (preschool through eleven years old) of the congregation are invited up to the manger during the pageant to present a gift of song. The ceramic figure of the "Bambino" (Christ Child) and the censer carried by one of the Wise Men were acquired in Italy by Dr. Alfred A. Blackman's family around 1900 and lent to FCUCC for use in The Mystery. In 2009, the Haney family gifted the family heirlooms to the church. The cruse for myrrh is like those from biblical times. The entire event is mysterious! With candles, darkness, singing, and the close gathering of many people, it is a beautiful and timeless process of portraying what the 'mystery' of Christmas is all about. The Mystery Team, comprised of past years' Marys and Josephs, is devoted to maintaining The Mystery just as it always has been. It's a wonderful family tradition, appropriate for all ages. The 114th Annual Christmas Mystery Pageant will be held this year on Sunday, December21, beginning at 4:00 p.m. with a short organ recital performed by guest organist, Daniel Foster.  All are invited to bring home-baked (nut-free) cookies to share for the Cookie & Wassail Reception which will follow in the Founders' Room.  All are welcome!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colorado-springs/114th-annual-christmas-mystery-pageant/100001976492697865
- **Event Categories**: christmas, entertainment, performances, art, theatre, workshops, music, live-music, christmas-carols
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Colorado Springs
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: First Congregational Church
- **lat**: 38.8412264
- **long**: -104.82389130000001
- **full address**: First Congregational Church, 20 East Saint Vrain Street, Colorado Springs, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 114th Annual Christmas Mystery Pageant being held?
  - **A:** 114th Annual Christmas Mystery Pageant takes place on Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm at First Congregational Church, 20 East Saint Vrain Street, Colorado Springs, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 114th Annual Christmas Mystery Pageant?
  - **A:** 114th Annual Christmas Mystery Pageant is organized by First Congregational Church, Colorado Springs.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 114th Annual Christmas Mystery Pageant is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Colorado Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 114th Annual Christmas Mystery Pageant sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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