Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
Sixteen Atlanta area churches are listed, and six have posted 2026 Christmas Eve times for Thursday, December 24. The other ten are listed as 2026 times not posted yet. Checked November 7, 2026; more churches post their times in late November and early December.
Christmas Eve service times in Atlanta
Peachtree Road United Methodist Church
United MethodistBuckhead
- 11:00 AM Christmas Service of Holy Communion
No reservation needed - 3:00 PM Family Candlelight & Pageant (children's choirs and pageant characters; childcare for ages 3 and under)
FamilyNo reservation needed - 5:00 PM Family Candlelight & Pageant (children's choirs and pageant characters; childcare for ages 3 and under)
FamilyNo reservation needed - 8:00 PM Festival of Lessons & Carols
No reservation needed - 10:30 PM Festival Choral Eucharist
No reservation needed
All services in the Sanctuary.
3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 · Map (opens in a new tab)
The Cathedral of St. Philip
EpiscopalBuckhead
- 4:00 PM Christmas Pageant & Holy Eucharist (pageant performed by the Cathedral Choristers and Cathedral Singers)
Family - 8:30 PM Festival Eucharist
- 11:30 PM Festival Eucharist
Prelude music begins at 3:50 PM, 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM.
2744 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 · Map (opens in a new tab)
All Saints' Episcopal Church
EpiscopalMidtown
- 1:00 PM A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols with Adult Choir
No sign-ups or registration needed - 3:00 PM Holy Eucharist Rite II with Children's Choirs (children's choirs sing)
LivestreamNo sign-ups or registration needed - 5:00 PM Holy Eucharist Rite II with Youth Choirs (youth choirs sing)
LivestreamNo sign-ups or registration needed - 7:00 PM Holy Eucharist Rite II with Adult Choir and String Ensemble
LivestreamNo sign-ups or registration needed - 10:00 PM Holy Eucharist Rite II with Adult Choir and String Ensemble
No sign-ups or registration needed
Nursery open 2:30 to 9:30 PM. Services are often full, so early arrival is suggested; overflow seating in the chapel and overflow parking at the Bank of America building off West Peachtree Street. Livestream at allsaintsatlanta.org/live.
634 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Peachtree Church
PresbyterianBuckhead
- 2:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Registration required, opens Monday, November 30 at 10 AM - 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Registration required, opens Monday, November 30 at 10 AM - 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
LivestreamRegistration required, opens Monday, November 30 at 10 AM - 8:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Registration required, opens Monday, November 30 at 10 AM
Nursery available at the 2:00 and 4:00 PM services on December 24.
3434 Roswell Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 · Map (opens in a new tab)
The Church of the Apostles
Northside Parkway
- 3:00 PM Christmas Eve Service
- 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Service
Childcare for infants through kindergarten, first come first served.
3585 Northside Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Trinity Presbyterian Church
PresbyterianNorthwest Atlanta
- 9:00 PM Christmas Eve: Service of Lessons & Carols with Trinity Chancel Choir
About one hour (9:00 to 10:00 PM).
3003 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in Atlanta with Christmas Eve services
These churches held Christmas Eve services last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet, so we link to each church's own page. We check again every week.
Cathedral of Christ the King
CatholicBuckhead
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
2699 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 · Map (opens in a new tab)
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
PresbyterianMidtown
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
Free parking at 1337 Peachtree St and 1360 Arts Center Way.
1328 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA · Map (opens in a new tab)
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
LutheranMidtown
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
731 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church
EpiscopalNorthwest Atlanta
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
805 Mt. Vernon Hwy NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30327 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church
BaptistBuckhead
2026 times not posted yet
2715 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 · Map (opens in a new tab)
All Souls Fellowship
Decatur
2026 times not posted yet
647 East College Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30030 · Map (opens in a new tab)
the collective
Druid Hills
2026 times not posted yet
Meets at St. John's Lutheran Church.
1410 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Church of the Redeemer
North Atlanta
2026 times not posted yet
A 2026 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is announced on its own site; time not posted yet.
5185 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30342 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. James United Methodist Church
MethodistNorth Buckhead
2026 times not posted yet
4400 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30342 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
CatholicOld Fourth Ward
2026 times not posted yet
25 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Eve services by tradition in Atlanta
Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order. Tap a church to jump to its listing.
Baptist (1) · Catholic (2) · Episcopal (3) · Lutheran (1) · Methodist (2) · Presbyterian (3)
Baptist Christmas Eve services in Atlanta
- Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church · Buckhead · 2026 times not posted yet
Baptist services in other cities
Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in Atlanta
- Cathedral of Christ the King · Buckhead · 2026 times not posted yet
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church · Old Fourth Ward · 2026 times not posted yet
Catholic services in other cities
Episcopal (3)
- All Saints' Episcopal Church · Midtown · 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
- Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church · Northwest Atlanta · 2026 times not posted yet
- The Cathedral of St. Philip · Buckhead · 4:00 PM, 8:30 PM, 11:30 PM
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Lutheran Christmas Eve services in Atlanta
- Lutheran Church of the Redeemer · Midtown · 2026 times not posted yet
Lutheran services in other cities
Methodist Christmas Eve services in Atlanta
- Peachtree Road United Methodist Church · Buckhead · 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
- St. James United Methodist Church · North Buckhead · 2026 times not posted yet
Methodist services in other cities
Presbyterian (3)
- First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta · Midtown · 2026 times not posted yet
- Peachtree Church · Buckhead · 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM
- Trinity Presbyterian Church · Northwest Atlanta · 9:00 PM
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Atlanta
What time are Christmas Eve services in Atlanta?
Posted 2026 services in Atlanta run from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM on Thursday, December 24. Six churches have posted times so far, and ten more are listed with 2026 times not posted yet. Each listing links to the church's own schedule page.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in Atlanta?
Yes. Peachtree Road United Methodist lists Family Candlelight & Pageant at 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM with childcare for ages 3 and under. The Cathedral of St. Philip lists a Christmas Pageant & Holy Eucharist at 4:00 PM. All Saints' has a nursery from 2:30 to 9:30 PM.
Is there a Midnight Mass in Atlanta?
Not yet confirmed for 2026. The latest posted start is 11:30 PM at the Cathedral of St. Philip, with a Festival Eucharist. Catholic parishes such as the Cathedral of Christ the King and Our Lady of Lourdes have not posted 2026 schedules yet. Check back after late November.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in Atlanta?
None are confirmed for 2026 yet. The Cathedral of Christ the King held a Spanish-language Mass on Christmas Eve 2025 and has not posted its 2026 schedule. Spanish-language Masses usually appear as parishes post, so check this page again in late November and early December.
Do I need tickets or reservations?
Some do. Peachtree Church requires registration, opening Monday, November 30 at 10 AM. All Saints' and Peachtree Road United Methodist say no reservation is needed for Christmas Eve. Check each church's page before you go.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online?
Yes, for some. All Saints' livestreams its 3:00, 5:00 and 7:00 PM services, and Peachtree Church livestreams its 6:00 PM service. Other churches did not post a Christmas Eve livestream. Check each church's page for the link.
How early should we arrive?
All Saints' says its services are often full and suggests arriving early, with overflow seating in the chapel and overflow parking off West Peachtree Street. Other churches do not post arrival advice, so allow extra time for parking in Midtown and Buckhead.
How long is a family Christmas Eve service?
Most churches in this list do not post a length. Trinity Presbyterian lists its 9:00 PM Lessons & Carols as running until 10:00 PM, about one hour. Check the service page or call the church for the expected run time; only posted lengths are shown here.
When do churches in Atlanta post their Christmas Eve times?
Many post between late November and mid December. Catholic parishes often post in December. This page is rechecked weekly from November 20, and churches listed as not posted yet are upgraded to times as soon as they appear.
Is there parking or childcare?
Some churches post details. All Saints' offers a nursery from 2:30 to 9:30 PM and overflow parking off West Peachtree Street. The Church of the Apostles offers childcare for infants through kindergarten. Peachtree Church has a nursery at the 2:00 and 4:00 PM services.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in Atlanta hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many churches in Atlanta hold Christmas Eve services?
This page lists 16 churches in Atlanta with Christmas Eve services. 6 have posted their 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 Atlanta?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 11:00 AM at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (Christmas Service of Holy Communion).
Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Atlanta?
Yes. Peachtree Church and Peachtree Road United Methodist Church list a candlelight service for 2026. Many candlelight services end with the congregation holding lit candles, so families with small children may want a seat near the aisle.
Which parts of Atlanta have Christmas Eve services?
Churches on this page are spread across Buckhead, Decatur, Druid Hills, Midtown, North Atlanta, North Buckhead, Northside Parkway and Northwest Atlanta and more. Each listing has its address and a map link.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find in Atlanta 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 Georgia?
Our page for Georgia 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 Atlanta?
Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Atlanta lists Santa visits, holiday lights, shows and free events for 2026, each checked on the host's own website.
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Listed as a free public service. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book and does not endorse any church or faith. Times come only from each church's own website or official page, checked November 7, 2026. Plans change, so please confirm with the church before you go. Church staff: send corrections or removals to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com and we will update within 24 hours.