At the close of Bethany’s 2022 Christmas Eve service, participants gathered outdoors with lit candles and joined in singing “Joy to the World.” They also each rang a bell, sending the message to neighbors near and far that—despite these stressful pandemic days—no one is truly alone.“ Bethany was just one of thousands of congregations and groups around the world ringing bells at 6 p.m. in the third annual Christmas Eve bell project. Click below to see the video shot by Candace Keefauver.