Santa Clarita residents are invited to attend the annual Community Christmas Concert held by the 16 local congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

This year’s theme, “When Love Was Born,” will present the Biblical Christmas story of the birth of Jesus Christ, and will feature performances that include a voice choir of up to 170 people, a children’s choir, a 60-member orchestra and a narrated visual presentation by actor Kirby Heyborne.

“Our testimony to all Mankind is that Jesus Christ lives,” said Ray Carlson, president of the Valencia Stake. “He is our joy and salvation and we will find Christmas of greater meaning in our own lives as we live His truths.”

There are three performances that include Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. and two performances on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

All performances will be held at the Valencia Stake Center, located at 24443 McBean Parkway in Valencia.

“We are excited to share with you our love and testimony of the Savior,” said Carlson. “Come enjoy the spirit of Christmas with us!”

Admission is free and open to the public. Doors will open 30 minutes before each performance. Handicapped parking will be available to those who need it. Overflow parking will be available at CalArts where a parking shuttle will be available from the CalArts lot 1 hour before each performance.