Forty nativities from around the world

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A paper nativity set from Ecuador is among 40 sets from around the world which were displayed at New England Congregational Church in Aurora on Sunday, Dec. 15. Al Benson/The Voice

New England Congregational Church Aurora celebrated the season with a display of 40 nativity sets from around the world Sunday.

The sets were loaned by Loyola University Museum of Art in Chicago from its “Art and Faith of the Creche” exhibition through Dec. 21.

Students of the Beloved Community, a New England social and racial justice community, sponsored the display. Committee member Maureen McKane said scenes came from artists in Africa, South America, Middle East, and Pacific islands.

Jose Valdes, left, and Jimmy Rodriguez provide music for a display of 40 sets from around the world at New England Congregational Church in Aurora Sunday, Dec. 15. Al Benson/The Voice

The event Sunday included a live concert by pianist Jose Valdes and drummer Jimmy Rodriguez who performed African and South American music in the sanctuary.

—Al Benson

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