Local churches host outdoor Christmas Eve services
Christmas Eve at some local churches looked a little different this year.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, church officials used their creativity to ensure they could still share the real reason for the season.
The Point in Seymour, for example, is not gathering in person, so on Thursday, services were streamed on Facebook and the church’s website at 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. People could pick up a candle at the front office and take home while they participated in the candle-lighting portion of the service.
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The Rev. Jeremy Myers speaks during Thursday s drive-in Christmas Eve service at First Baptist Church in Seymour. Zach Spicer