Christmas Eve Services in Akron (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 8, 2026 · Checked weekly

5 churches in the Akron area with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 1 has posted 2026 times so far; the others held Christmas Eve services in recent years and usually post their times in late November or December. Every listing links to the church's own page, so you can check the latest schedule before you go.

The short version

  • 5 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 1 has posted 2026 times so far.
  • Latest service posted: 7:30 PM at First Congregational Church of Akron.
  • 1 church streams Christmas Eve online.
  • 4 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.

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Kelsey Lizee Cecil with Rally, the real corgi

Why we made this

A story my mom wanted to write. So I wrote it for her.

On Christmas morning in 2020, I found out I was pregnant with my son, Holden.

Read Kelsey’s story

That same day, my mom went into a coma. She never woke up. Two months after her memorial, I lost my dad too.

My mom had spent years telling me about a story she wanted to write: a little corgi named Rally who rides the train to visit his "grand-paw-rents." She never got the chance. So I wrote it for her.

Rally Takes the Train is a picture book about Rally's first train ride. He packs his turtle toy, his green bone and his orange ball, and meets the conductor. Then he goes through a dark, scary tunnel and finds the light on the other side. Every page is hand-painted in real watercolor. My kids will never meet their grandparents, but this book is how they get to know them.

In college I was a religion minor, and I believe Rally Takes the Train was made for all children, from all religions in the world.

Christmas could have become the hardest day of my year. Instead, I decided to use Rally to bring Christmas magic to as many families as I can.

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Christmas Eve service times in Akron

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
7:30 PMFirst Congregational Church of AkronService

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Akron

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More Akron area churches with Christmas Eve services

These churches held Christmas Eve services in past years. Most post 2026 times in late November and December; we check every week.

Christmas Eve services by tradition in Akron

Churches whose tradition we have confirmed, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order, in the same format.

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Akron

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in the Akron area hold services from the afternoon into the evening.

How many churches in the Akron area hold Christmas Eve services?

This page lists 5 churches in the Akron area with Christmas Eve services. 1 has posted 2026 times so far; the rest held Christmas Eve services in past years and usually post times in late November or December.

What is the earliest Christmas Eve service in Akron?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 7:30 PM at First Congregational Church of Akron.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Akron?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 7:30 PM at First Congregational Church of Akron.

Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online from Akron?

Yes. First Congregational Church of Akron lists a livestream for Christmas Eve. Each church's page has the link.

Which parts of the Akron area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Downtown, South Akron and University Park. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Akron?

The 5 churches on this page include 1 Catholic, 1 Lutheran, 1 Orthodox and 1 United Church of Christ. Catholic: St. Francis de Sales Parish. Lutheran: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

Which Akron churches have not posted 2026 Christmas Eve times yet?

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Elia the Prophet Orthodox Church, St. Francis de Sales Parish and The Chapel held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

Which Akron churches had a family Christmas Eve service last year?

St. Francis de Sales Parish and The Chapel held a family or children's Christmas Eve service last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

When do churches in Akron post their Christmas Eve times?

Most churches post between late November and mid December. We check every church on this page each week and add 2026 times as soon as they appear on the church's own page.

Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Akron?

Yes. This page lists 1 Catholic church in Akron with Christmas Eve services, including St. Francis de Sales Parish (South Akron). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Congregational Christmas Eve service in Akron?

Yes. This page lists 1 Congregational (UCC) church in Akron with Christmas Eve services, including First Congregational Church of Akron (Downtown). First Congregational Church of Akron has posted 2026 times starting at 7:30 PM.

Is there a Lutheran Christmas Eve service in Akron?

Yes. This page lists 1 Lutheran church in Akron with Christmas Eve services, including Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Downtown). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there an Orthodox Christmas Eve service in Akron?

Yes. This page lists 1 Orthodox church in Akron with Christmas Eve services, including St. Elia the Prophet Orthodox Church (South Akron). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Akron that holds a Christmas Eve service, in the same format. Churches with 2026 times come first, with family services at the top and then by start time. No church pays to be listed or to be placed higher.

Is this page connected to any church or faith?

No. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book. This is a free public listing of Christmas Eve service times and addresses, and it does not endorse any church or faith.

How can a church add or correct its listing?

Church staff can email kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com with the church's name and a link to its Christmas Eve page. We check corrections against the church's own page, usually within 24 hours.

Where can I find Christmas Eve services elsewhere in Ohio?

Our page for Ohio lists every city we cover in the state, with Christmas Eve services by city and by tradition.

Where can I find Christmas events for kids in Akron?

Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Akron lists Santa visits, holiday lights, shows and free events for 2026, each checked on the host's own website.

How early should we arrive for a Christmas Eve service?

Family and candlelight services are usually the busiest of the year. Arriving 20 to 30 minutes early helps with parking and seating together, especially with young children.

Rally Takes the Train book cover

Rally Takes the Train is a picture book about a corgi’s first train ride to visit his grand-paw-rents. Our story

A free public listing. Rally Takes the Train is a children’s book and does not endorse any church or faith. Every church is listed the same way, and no church pays to be listed or placed higher. Times come only from each church’s own page; check it before you go. Church staff: send corrections to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com.

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