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Christmas Eve Services in Arlington

Several houses of worship are holding evening services on Tuesday, Dec. 24.

Several houses of worship are holding evening services on Tuesday, Dec. 24.

Clarendon United Methodist Church, 606 N. Irving St., Arlington:

Family Service (5 p.m.): The family service will be led by the church's youth choir and will feature music and drama. Appropriate for all ages.

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Candlelight Communion Service (10 p.m.): From the event listing: "We will sing carols and light candles as we joyfully yet reverently await the arrival of the Savior. Holy Communion will also be offered."

For more information on either service, call the church at 703-527-8574.

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Cherrydale United Methodist Church, 3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington:

Family Service (5 p.m.): This service includes a simple Christmas pageant telling the story of the birth of Jesus. All children are invited to participate. No rehearsal required.

Traditional Service (9 p.m.): The choir and pipe organ will lead the church with seasonal music. Communion will be offered.

For more information, call the church at 703-527-2621.

Arlington United Methodist Church, 716 S. Glebe Road, Arlington:

The church will hold a Christmas Eve Celebration at 6 p.m. Tuesday featuring music, candles and stories.

The Cathedral of Saint Thomas More, 3901 Cathedral Lane, Arlington:

6 p.m.: Christmas Eve Mass - Family Liturgy with Children's Choir

10:30 p.m.: Carols (Cathedral Choir and Instrumentalists)

11 p.m.: Solemn Mass of the Lord's Birth (Celebrant: the Most Rev. Paul Loverde with the Cathedral Choir)

Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington:

Family Service at 4 and 6 p.m.: From the church's website: Candlelight service will include a traditional children's Christmas pageant, a child dedication ceremony and a decorating of the Mitten Tree (please bring gloves and hats to donate to the clothing bank). A cookie reception follows.

Christmas Candlelight Service at 9 p.m.: The UUCA Clerestory Choir, accompanied with brass, performs major selections from John Rutter's "Gloria."

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