Candlelight Carol Festival

Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 3:00pm

Riverside Church
490 Riverside Dr.

This longstanding tradition at The Riverside Church has become an essential part of Christmas in New York City. This service of music and light combines carillon, organ, harp, and all of the choirs of The Riverside Church, culminating in a ritual sharing of candlelight illuminating the Nave. Musical prelude begins at 3:00 PM.

ARTISTS
The Riverside Choir; Dr. Nathaniel Gumbs, director
The Inspirational Choir; Nedra Olds Neal, director
The Riverside Ringers; Daniel Potter, director
The Rising Voices and Youth Choir; Matthew Hommez, director

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