Events listed below are free or accept an unspecified donation unless otherwise noted.

"Citywide Christmas Eve Service," annual musical presentation by members of the Honolulu Symphony and church choirs, plus a talk by Dan Chun, 6 and 8 p.m. today, Hawai'i Convention Center. 532-1111.

24th annual Live Nativity, outdoor re-enactment of the first Christmas with costumed actors and live animals, show repeats each half hour, 7-10 p.m. today and tomorrow, Wai'oli Gardens, 2950 Manoa Road; presented by The Salvation Army, using taped narration of the Christmas story. 988-2136.

"When Only a Miracle Will Do: A Christmas Story," dramatic presentation of hope and unconditional love, 7 p.m. today World of Life Christian Center, 544 Queen St.; repeats 6 p.m. tomorrow; childcare provided. 528-4044.

" ... Through the eyes of a child," 9 a.m. tomorrow, New Hope Mililani, Mililani High School Gymnasium; repeats at 4 p.m. with additional special music. 621-9363.

"What Is a Savior? One Shinshu View," talk by Carl Becker, 9 a.m. tomorrow, Moiliili Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. 949-1659.

"Shalom," Christmas musical presented by the Sunday School children, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Apostolic Faith Church. 847-5902.

CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

All services will be held tomorrow.

Grace Bible Church Kapolei, "God Is Closer Than You Think," 5-6:30 p.m., Mauka Lani Elementary School Cafeteria. 674-4225.

Christ Lutheran Church of Mililani, special music, handbell choir and communion service, 5:30, 7:30 and 11 p.m., 95-1361 Meheula Parkway. 623-9229.

Christmas Eve in Hawai'i Kai, five churches: Hope Chapel Hawai'i Kai, Hawai'i Kai Community Church, Hawai'i Kai United Church of Christ, Harbor Church Grace and Community Church, gather for singing, dance and celebration, 6 p.m., Kokohead Elementary School. 386-9328.

Hope United Methodist Church, "Candlelight, Carols and the Christ Child," musical presentation by the church's children and youth, 6 p.m., 51-558 Kamehameha Highway, Ka'a'awa. 220-3130.

Kalihi Union Church, "Forever Gloria," drama group and the adult and children's choirs joined by Sherman Andrus present Christmas carols, 6 p.m., 2214 N. King St. 841-7022.

Sunset Beach Christian Church, 6 p.m., 59-578 Kamehameha Highway, Hale'iwa. 638-0019.

Unity Church of Hawaii, carols, presentation of the Christmas story and special music by Connie Kissinger, 6 and 8 p.m., 3608 Diamond Head Circle. 735-4436.

First Christian Church of Honolulu, 7 p.m., 1516 Kewalo St., Makiki. 521-3500.

First Assembly of God, carols and communion service, 7 p.m., 3400 Moanalua Road. 836-2300.

Manoa Valley Church, 7 p.m., 2728 Huapala St. 988-3271.

Nu'uanu Congregational Church, 7 p.m., 2651 Pali Highway. 595-3935.

Calvary Church, "Go Tell It on the Mountain ... Jesus Christ Is Born," Christmas songs and hymns, 10 p.m., 45-435 Aumoku St., Kane'ohe. 247-2733.

Send announcements with contact name and phone number to: Faith Calendar, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; faith@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Faith Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.