Christmas Eve 2026 · Updated November 7, 2026
Every Methodist church we list in Alabama with a Christmas Eve service on Thursday, December 24, 2026, by city.
Methodist Christmas Eve services in Auburn
- Auburn United Methodist Church · Downtown Auburn · 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 11:00 PM
Methodist Christmas Eve services in Birmingham
- Highlands United Methodist Church · Five Points South · 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM
Methodist Christmas Eve services in Mobile
- Christ United · West Mobile · 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 11:00 PM
- Dauphin Way United Methodist Church · Midtown · 2026 times not posted yet
Methodist Christmas Eve services in Montgomery
- First United Methodist Church Montgomery · Cloverdale · 2026 times not posted yet
All Christmas Eve services in Alabama · Methodist services across the United States
Questions
How do I find a Methodist Christmas Eve service near me in Alabama?
Pick your city on this page. Each city lists every Methodist church we have found with a Christmas Eve service, with its address, a map link and a link to the church's own schedule.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many Methodist churches in Alabama hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 5 Methodist churches in 4 cities in Alabama. 3 have posted 2026 times so far, and we add the rest as each church posts them.
Which cities in Alabama are on this page?
Auburn, Birmingham, Mobile and Montgomery. We add cities as we research them.
Which cities in Alabama have the most Methodist Christmas Eve services listed?
The most listings so far are in Mobile (2), Auburn (1) and Birmingham (1).
What is the earliest Methodist Christmas Eve service in Alabama?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 11:00 AM at Auburn United Methodist Church in Auburn (Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Service (Founder's Chapel)).
What is the latest Methodist Christmas Eve service in Alabama?
Of the times posted so far, the latest is 11:00 PM at Auburn United Methodist Church in Auburn (Candlelight Jazz Christmas Eve Service (Founder's Chapel)).
Is there a midnight Christmas Eve service in Alabama?
Yes. Services at or near midnight are posted at Auburn United Methodist Church in Auburn and Christ United in Mobile.
Are there family or children's Methodist Christmas Eve services in Alabama?
Yes. Family or children's services are posted at Auburn United Methodist Church in Auburn, Highlands United Methodist Church in Birmingham and Christ United in Mobile. They are usually earlier and shorter, often with a pageant or simple songs.
Are there candlelight Methodist Christmas Eve services in Alabama?
Yes. Candlelight services are posted at Auburn United Methodist Church in Auburn, Highlands United Methodist Church in Birmingham and Christ United in Mobile.
Can I watch a Methodist Christmas Eve service online?
Yes. Livestreams are listed for Christ United in Mobile. Each church's page has the link.
When do churches 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.
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.
Are Christmas Eve services okay for young children?
Yes. Family and children's services are planned with kids in mind, and many churches welcome little ones at every service. Some offer a nursery or a family room; each church's page has the details.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find with a Christmas Eve service, in the same format, and every tradition the same way. 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.
Is there a Methodist Christmas Eve service in Mobile?
Yes. We list Christ United and Dauphin Way United Methodist Church in Mobile.
Is there a Methodist Christmas Eve service in Auburn?
Yes. We list Auburn United Methodist Church in Auburn.
Is there a Methodist Christmas Eve service in Birmingham?
Yes. We list Highlands United Methodist Church in Birmingham.
Listed as a free public service. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book and does not endorse any church or faith. Every tradition is listed the same way. Church staff: send corrections or removals to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com.