Christmas Eve Services in Amarillo (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 9, 2026 · Checked weekly

6 churches in the Amarillo 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

  • 6 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 1 has posted 2026 times so far.
  • Latest service posted: 6:00 PM at First Baptist Amarillo Church.
  • 3 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 Amarillo

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
3:00 PMFirst Baptist Amarillo ChurchService
4:30 PMFirst Baptist Amarillo ChurchService
6:00 PMFirst Baptist Amarillo ChurchService

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Amarillo

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First Baptist Amarillo Church

Downtown

  • 3:00 PMChristmas Eve Worship
  • 4:30 PMChristmas Eve Worship
  • 6:00 PMChristmas Eve Worship

1208 Tyler St, Amarillo, TX 79101

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More Amarillo 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 Amarillo

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 Amarillo

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

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

This page lists 6 churches in the Amarillo 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 Amarillo?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 3:00 PM at First Baptist Amarillo Church.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Amarillo?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 6:00 PM at First Baptist Amarillo Church.

Which parts of the Amarillo area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Central Amarillo, Downtown, South Amarillo and Southwest Amarillo. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Amarillo?

The 6 churches on this page include 2 Catholic and 1 Global Methodist Church. Catholic: St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Global Methodist Church: First Methodist Church, Amarillo Campus.

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

First Methodist Church, Amarillo Campus, Messiah's House, Pinnacle Community Church, St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

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

First Methodist Church, Amarillo Campus and St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral held a family or children's Christmas Eve service last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

When do churches in Amarillo 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 Amarillo?

Yes. This page lists 2 Catholic churches in Amarillo with Christmas Eve services, including St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral (Central Amarillo) and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (Southwest Amarillo). Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Baptist Christmas Eve service in Amarillo?

Yes. This page lists 1 Baptist church in Amarillo with Christmas Eve services, including First Baptist Amarillo Church (Downtown). First Baptist Amarillo Church has posted 2026 times starting at 3:00 PM.

Is there a Methodist Christmas Eve service in Amarillo?

Yes. This page lists 1 Methodist church in Amarillo with Christmas Eve services, including First Methodist Church, Amarillo Campus (Southwest Amarillo). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Amarillo 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 Texas?

Our page for Texas 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 Amarillo?

Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Amarillo 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.

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.

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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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