Name: CANDLELIGHT - Friday
Start: 2026-12-05T00:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-12-05T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Rooke Chapel

Bucknell's annual Christmas Candlelight Services have become a beloved tradition for students, staff, alumni, and area residents. Modeled on the Kings College Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols, experience the beauty of the Bucknell University Choir, the Rooke Chapel Ringers directed by Robert Riker, and special performances by the Commonwealth Brass, all under the direction of Dr. Caleb Hopkins

The service is celebrated three times each year, and the dates for 2026 are December 4, 6 and 8, at 7:30 p.m. each night in Rooke Chapel. Tickets are required.

QR codes will be available at the door for attendees to make a direct donation to a charitable organization. You can also visit blackchurchfoodsecurity.net or union-snydercaa.org to support the ongoing efforts to fight food insecurity.

Tickets will be made available to Bucknell ID holders on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday Nov 2. Campus community members will have the option to request tickets online or to go to any of the Campus Box Office locations with their Bucknell ID, to receive up to four (4) tickets per person for any one night’s service.

Remaining tickets will be available at all Campus Box Office locations beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday Nov 4 and following days until all tickets are distributed. Limit up to four (4) tickets per person for any one night's service.

For additional information, please contact the Campus Box Office at 570-577-1000.

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To help ensure the safety and security of all athletic event attendees, the University has instituted enhanced security measures, including metal and weapons detection technology at entrances to Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium and Sojka Pavilion. All spectators must be screened before entry and should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the event to ensure ample time to take their seats. Secondary screenings will be conducted as needed by security staff. Any spectator who leaves and reenters will be rescreened.

Only small clutch bags (4.5" X  6.5") and bags made of clear plastic (of any size) will be allowed at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium, Sojka Pavilion, and possibly other event venues. Backpacks, purses, tote bags, paper bags, crossbody bags, shoulder bags, & fanny packs are common bags that will be denied at entry.  Spectators are encouraged to limit the number of items they bring into a venue. The University is unable to provide bag storage service, so please plan accordingly. Items that do not fit in your clear bag should be left in your vehicle, residence, or hotel.  Strollers, diaper bags, and medically-necessary equipment are permitted, but will be subject to search upon request. All items brought into Bucknell University venues are subject to inspection. 

Holder agrees that he/she may be denied entry or ejected from the venue if found in possession of any item that Bucknell University deems dangerous or hazardous, including but not limited to, glass containers, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, tobacco products, vapes, laser pointers, fireworks/ explosives, irritants (e.g., noise makers), balloons, umbrellas (that obstruct fans' views), pets (except service animals), drones, offensive clothing or signage, and weapons. There are no provisions for storing/ checking prohibited items on-site. Items left unattended will be discarded and are unrecoverable. Management may eject or refuse entry to anyone for misconduct, rule violations, or failure to comply with security searches. 

All sales are final. The opponent, date, and time of the Event are subject to change and under no circumstance will a refund or other remedy be provided. If the Event is cancelled and not rescheduled, the sole and exclusive remedy is a refund of the face value of the ticket. 

Bucknell University denounces ticket scalping and the sale of any event ticket at a price higher than its face value. Any tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be cancelled.  

Holder hereby grants Bucknell University and its designees the perpetual and irrevocable permission to use Holder's image, voice or likeness in connection with any media now or hereafter existing in connection with all or part of the Event or related events, for any purpose whatsoever including the commercial purposes of Bucknell University, its sponsors, licensees, advertisers and broadcasters.

The Holder voluntarily assumes all risks and dangers incident to the Event as well as events before or after the Event, including the risk of personal injury and loss or damage to property, and releases and forever discharges Bucknell University, its trustees, officers, employees, and agents, from any responsibility or liability therefor. 

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