SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas (Dec. 4, 2025) — John Brown University invites the community to the 83rd annual Candlelight Service on Dec. 11, 12 and 13.

Since 1942, the annual Candlelight Service has ushered in the Christmas season for the JBU community, the City of Siloam Springs and visitors from across Northwest Arkansas.

Conducted by Seung-Won Cho, Ph.D., director of choral activities, the service features the prestigious Cathedral Choir, the University Chorus and a string ensemble.

This year’s program will feature movements from Vivaldi’s Gloria and Bach’s Magnificat. The service includes longstanding traditions of performing “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night,” as well as scripture readings and choral and congregational carols and anthems.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m.

Candlelight is free and no tickets are required, but it is recommended to arrive early to ensure a seat.

For more information, visit jbu.edu/candlelight.

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John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. JBU was named Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university by U.S. News and No. 2 private university by The Wall Street Journal. Money 2023 College Rankings named JBU the #1 best value among private universities in Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Colorado and Texas. Forbes gives JBU an A+ Financial Ranking, the same grade as Ivy League schools.

JBU enrolls more than 2,500 students from 34 states and 43 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including business, nursing, visual arts, engineering, teacher education, psychology, computer science, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Twelve graduate programs are available in business, counseling and cybersecurity. The online undergraduate studies program offers a flexible, completely online format for students interested in degrees in business, psychology, general studies and cybersecurity.

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