Seasonal & Holidays
City Of Claremont Issues Statement On Nativity Scene
The Nativity Scene on Foothill Boulevard was created and installed by the Claremont United Methodist Church on private property.
December 9, 2019
The Nativity Scene on Foothill Boulevard was created and installed by the Claremont United Methodist Church on private property using private funds. The City does not issue permits or grant permission for religious or holiday displays on private property. The Nativity Scene installation also does not violate any City codes or ordinances. Under the First Amendment, this installation is protected as free speech.
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The United Methodist Church annually presents a Nativity Scene that incorporates current social issues. To find out more about the UMC Nativity Display, please visit http://claremontumc.org
This press release was produced by the City of Claremont. The views expressed here are the author’s own.