Tallulah Falls School hosts annual Christmas Candlelight Service

Allison York, Emma Ivester, and Olivia Bonner sing “Noel” at the TFS Candlelight Service.

TALLULAH FALLS, Ga. — Tallulah Falls School held its annual Christmas Candlelight Service, a beloved tradition that has special significance for the school’s boarding community and the wider campus family.

One of the most moving moments of the evening came as students from each grade level, chosen by their classmates, stepped forward to light the candles, symbolizing unity, reflection, and hope during the Christmas season.

The service featured performances by TFS choral ensembles and student musicians, who led those gathered in singing cherished Christmas hymns. Audience members joined in throughout the evening, creating a shared experience of worship and celebration.

Rachel McDowell plays a Christmas carol on the piano in the Norwood Key Taylor Chapel on the main TFS campus.
Charlotte Stafford lights one of the candles at the TFS Candlelight service. She represented the senior class. Class members decide on the student who best represents their class in character and intellect, both of which are significant components of the TFS mission.

Students also participated by reading Scripture passages reflecting on the birth of Jesus. The service concluded with a heartfelt message from Chaplain Randy Morris, who reminded attendees of the meaning of the season.

“God gave us ultimate love through His Son—be a light and show love every day,” Morris said.

The Christmas Candlelight Service remains a meaningful annual event at Tallulah Falls School, offering a time for reflection, fellowship, and celebration as the community comes together during the holiday season.