![The First Baptist Church congregation sings "Go Tell it On the Mountain".](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/05-FBC_Christmas_Eve-231224-FW-1024x531.jpg)
![Candles burn as a Christmas tree's lights are reflected in a window. Dozens of worshippers from three congregations attended the candle-lit service on Christmas Eve.](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/01-FBC_Christmas_Eve-231224-FW-1024x684.jpg)
![Father Nathaniel Kidd of the Reconciliation Anglican Church greets the congregation with a message of welcome.](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/02-FBC_Christmas_Eve-231224-FW-774x1024.jpg)
![Senior Pastor Jeff Flint delivers his Christmas Eve sermon.](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/03-FBC_Christmas_Eve-231224-FW-1024x846.jpg)
![Downtown Bellingham's First Baptist Church before Christmas Eve service begins. First Baptist is celebrating its 140 years in Bellingham this year.](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/04-FBC_Christmas_Eve-231224-FW-1024x660.jpg)
![A flame is passed candle to candle as worshippers sing "Silent Night."](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/06-FBC_Christmas_Eve-231224-FW-1024x661.jpg)
![The Mount Baker Theatre across the street greets worshippers with candy cane hues as they exit the service.](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/07-FBC_Christmas_Eve-231224-FW-895x1024.jpg)
The First Baptist Church of Bellingham, Reconciliation Anglican Church and Crossroads International Christian Fellowship united at First Baptist Church Sunday, Dec. 24 for a candle-lit Christmas Eve service.
The service of about 50 people included reading stories aloud and singing Christmas carols before closing with a candle lighting. First Baptist Church is celebrating 140 years in Bellingham this year.