Valencia Presbyterian holds Christmas Eve service
Children at Valencia Presbyterian Church form a live Nativity during the candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Valencia Presbyterian Church held a traditional candlelight Christmas Eve service Wednesday evening, Dec. 24.
The event welcomed the community for scripture readings, Christmas carols, music and the lighting of candles. A children’s live nativity was also featured.
The Rev. Tom McMeekin preaches during the candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Valencia Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Mary and Joseph, played by Aspen Stepanic and A.J. Snow, participate in a live nativity during the candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Valencia Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Attendees of the candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Valencia Presbyterian Church hold lit candles as they sing “Silent Night” on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Attendees of the candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Valencia Presbyterian Church hold lit candles as they sing “Silent Night” on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Attendees of the candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Valencia Presbyterian Church hold lit candles as they sing “Silent Night” on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Pastor Tom McMeekin discusses the history and significance of the candy cane as part of a brief children's sermon during the candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Valencia Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
Michael Gill, in the role of one of the Three Wise Men, leads the other Wise Men to take their spot in the live nativity during the candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Valencia Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
