A Glowing Christmas Eve Tradition
Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Prelude Music: 7:30 PM
Service: 8:00 PM
Location: Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7001 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, OH 45458
Embrace the beauty and peace of Christmas Eve with a breathtaking Candlelight Service that will warm your heart and uplift your spirit. Join us as we gather to celebrate the birth of Christ through music, Scripture, and the tranquil glow of candlelight.
Evening Highlights
🎶 Prelude Music by Generations Big Band
The evening begins at 7:30 PM with a soul-stirring performance by the talented Generations Big Band. Their festive and elegant sounds will set the perfect tone for this special night.
🎵 Special Musical Performances
Be enchanted by the stunning voice of soloist Carolina Sullivan and the ethereal artistry of flutist Christina Condon, whose performances will make this night truly unforgettable.
đź“– Candlelight Worship Service
At 8:00 PM, the sanctuary comes alive with Scripture readings, hymns, and carols that tell the timeless story of Christmas. The service will conclude with the warm glow of candlelight as we sing “Silent Night” together, a cherished tradition that brings peace and hope to all.
A Night to Remember
This is a sacred and serene moment to pause amidst the busyness of the season and reflect on the gift of Christ’s birth. Whether you come alone, with family, or with friends, you are warmly welcomed to be part of this meaningful celebration.
Invite Your Loved Ones
Christmas Eve is a time for community and connection. Invite your friends and family to share in this holy night of music, worship, and light.
Details at a Glance
đź“… Date: Tuesday, December 24
⏰ Prelude Music: 7:30 PM
🎵 Service Begins: 8:00 PM
đź“Ť Location: Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7001 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, OH 45458
For more information, please contact [Contact Information]. We look forward to celebrating with you and yours this Christmas Eve!
Carolina Sullivan
Lyric coloratura soprano Carolina Sullivan is a second year master’s student at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY; previously, she received her Bachelor of Music in Performance from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. In April 2024 she made her debut with the Eastman Opera Theatre as Soeur Constance in Dialogues des Carmélites, and in 2025 she will star as G in Allen Shawn’s H & G, A GREAT AND TERRIBLE STORY. Her other notable roles include Clara Johnson in The Light in the Piazza and Mademoiselle Silberklang in Der Schauspieldirektor. In 2024 Earlier this year Carolina was the winner of the Jessie Kneisel German Lieder Competition, as well as a finalist in the Friends of Eastman Opera competition. She is a top prize recipient of the Great Lakes Regional NATS competition, as well as several other local competitions in Cincinnati, Ohio, her hometown. Apart from opera, Carolina sings each week with Eastman’s Schola Cantorum under Stephen Kennedy and occasionally the community ensemble First Inversion under Dr. Lee Wright.
Generations Big Band
GBB is a talented group of 17 instrumentalists and two incredible vocalists. Our members span decades of ages. We perform music of ballroom standards to current hits covering all genres.
