About Candlelight Carols

Since 1954, Moody’s Candlelight Carols has portrayed the spirit of the Christmas season through song and pageantry.

Moody’s student music groups, including the Chorale, Men’s Collegiate Choir, Symphonic Band, and Women’s Concert Choir & Bell Ensemble, perform joyful holiday music and sacred classics, and illustrate the Savior’s coming through drama.

From around Chicagoland and around the world, 10,000 people attend Candlelight Carols each season. Even more hear the program broadcast on Moody Radio stations and on the Internet. We invite you to join us for this year’s Candlelight Carols…and celebrate our Savior together.

What People Are Saying About
Candlelight Carols

“Candlelight Carols has been a real blessing to me. It’s beautiful and very meaningful and my favorite part of the Christmas season.” – Faith Bauerlein

“My daughter comes home from college just to attend Candlelight Carols with my husband and me. It is the highlight of the season, and a wonderful way to enter into the beginning of Christmas.” – Pat Botma

“I enjoy attending Candlelight Carols every year because it helps me start the Christmas season with the right perspective. The music touches my soul in a very special way and I’m reminded of the goodness of God in sending His Son. The students are very talented and I enjoy their dedication and creativity in putting together an excellent performance that glorifies God and ministers to people.” – Angela Ticona

“We love Candlelight Carols; every year we bring our friends. I especially enjoy the times when we all sing together; they play so many beautiful old hymns.” – Marie Cyborski

“My husband and I love to attend the event. Our daughter graduated from Moody so it is special to us. A favorite moment is when they walk down the aisle and sing, especially when the lights are out and the candles are lit.”
– Betty Lundgren