Dallas church nativity scene depicts Holy Family as modern-day immigrants

The Brief

  • A nativity scene outside Oak Lawn United Methodist Church in Dallas depicts Mary, Joseph, and Jesus as modern-day immigrants behind a barbed wire fence.
  • The church’s associate pastor says the controversial display is an intentional message about the current reality of the federal government’s immigration policies.
  • Area residents described the display as “bold” and a “good commentary” on political issues at the border.

DALLAS The nativity scene outside Oak Lawn United Methodist Church is drawing a lot of attention this year because it shares a controversial message about immigration.

What we know:

At the corner of Oak Lawn Avenue and Cedar Springs Road in Dallas, some drivers are doing a double-take.

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