Nativity Ceremony 2011.mp4

On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, the Springfield Nativity Scene Committee (SNSC) held a ceremony at the Illinois State Capitol to dedicate a Nativity Scene depicting the birth of Jesus Christ. For the third year in a row, the crèche stands in the State Capitol Rotunda Building in Springfield, Illinois.

In 2008, the SNSC made history when the Secretary of State’s office granted a permit to the group, allowing the Nativity Scene to go on display. The crèche stood in the State Capitol Building, in accordance with the U.S. Constitution which provides for such religious expression in the public square as long as such displays are privately-funded.

The SNSC’s primary goal is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. A secondary mission of the group is to inform the public regarding the constitutionality of such expressions of faith in the public square.