Christmas Eve Services in Ann Arbor (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 8, 2026 · Checked weekly

7 churches in the Ann Arbor 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

  • 7 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 1 has posted 2026 times so far.
  • Latest service posted: 7:00 PM at Ann Arbor Baptist Church.
  • 6 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.

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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 Ann Arbor

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
7:00 PMAnn Arbor Baptist ChurchCandlelight

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Ann Arbor

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More Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor

Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order, in the same format.

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Ann Arbor

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

How many churches in the Ann Arbor area hold Christmas Eve services?

This page lists 7 churches in the Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 7:00 PM at Ann Arbor Baptist Church.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Ann Arbor?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 7:00 PM at Ann Arbor Baptist Church.

Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Ann Arbor?

Yes. Ann Arbor Baptist Church lists a candlelight service for 2026. Times are on each listing above.

Which parts of the Ann Arbor area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Burns Park, Central Campus, Downtown, Kerrytown, Packard and West Side. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Ann Arbor?

The 7 churches on this page include 2 Catholic, 1 Baptist, 1 Episcopal, 1 Lutheran and 1 Presbyterian and others. Catholic: St. Mary Student Parish and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Baptist: Ann Arbor Baptist Church.

Which Ann Arbor churches have not posted 2026 Christmas Eve times yet?

First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor, First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor, Saint Clare's Episcopal Church, St. Mary Student Parish, St. Paul Lutheran Church 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 Ann Arbor churches had a family Christmas Eve service last year?

Saint Clare's Episcopal Church held a family or children's Christmas Eve service last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

When do churches in Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor?

Yes. This page lists 2 Catholic churches in Ann Arbor with Christmas Eve services, including St. Mary Student Parish (Central Campus) and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (Kerrytown). Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Baptist Christmas Eve service in Ann Arbor?

Yes. This page lists 1 Baptist church in Ann Arbor with Christmas Eve services, including Ann Arbor Baptist Church (West Side). Ann Arbor Baptist Church has posted 2026 times starting at 7:00 PM.

Is there an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in Ann Arbor?

Yes. This page lists 1 Episcopal church in Ann Arbor with Christmas Eve services, including Saint Clare's Episcopal Church (Packard). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Lutheran Christmas Eve service in Ann Arbor?

Yes. This page lists 1 Lutheran church in Ann Arbor with Christmas Eve services, including St. Paul Lutheran Church (Downtown). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Methodist Christmas Eve service in Ann Arbor?

Yes. This page lists 1 Methodist church in Ann Arbor with Christmas Eve services, including First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor (Downtown). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Ann Arbor 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 Michigan?

Our page for Michigan 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 Ann Arbor?

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

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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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