Christmas Eve Services in Boulder (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 9, 2026 · Checked weekly

5 churches in the Boulder 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.
  • Earliest family service: 4:30 PM at Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder.
  • Latest service posted: 7:00 PM at Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder.
  • 1 church streams Christmas Eve online.
  • 4 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.

Planning the rest of the season? See Christmas events for kids in Boulder and Christmas train rides in Colorado.

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 Boulder

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
4:30 PMUnitarian Universalist Church of BoulderFamily
7:00 PMUnitarian Universalist Church of BoulderService

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Boulder

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Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder

Unitarian Universalist · East Boulder

  • 4:30 PMFamily Christmas Eve In-Person Service (Family service, listed as 4:30 to 5:30 PM)
    Family
  • 7:00 PMIn-Person + Livestream Christmas Eve Vespers
    Livestream

5001 Pennsylvania Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303

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More Boulder 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 Boulder

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 Boulder

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

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

This page lists 5 churches in the Boulder 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 Boulder?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 4:30 PM at Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Boulder?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 7:00 PM at Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder.

Which churches in Boulder have a family or children's Christmas Eve service?

Churches with a family or children's service posted for 2026 include Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder. Family services are usually earlier and shorter, often with a children's pageant or simple songs.

Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online from Boulder?

Yes. Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder lists a livestream for Christmas Eve. Each church's page has the link.

Which parts of the Boulder area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Downtown, East Boulder, Mapleton Hill and South Boulder. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Boulder?

The 5 churches on this page include 1 Catholic, 1 Unitarian Universalist, 1 United Church of Christ and 1 United Methodist. Catholic: Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Unitarian Universalist: Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder.

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

Community UCC, Cornerstone Boulder, First United Methodist Church and Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

When do churches in Boulder 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 Boulder?

Yes. This page lists 1 Catholic church in Boulder with Christmas Eve services, including Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church (Mapleton Hill). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Congregational Christmas Eve service in Boulder?

Yes. This page lists 1 Congregational (UCC) church in Boulder with Christmas Eve services, including Community UCC (South Boulder). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Methodist Christmas Eve service in Boulder?

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

Is there an Unitarian Universalist Christmas Eve service in Boulder?

Yes. This page lists 1 Unitarian Universalist church in Boulder with Christmas Eve services, including Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder (East Boulder). Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder has posted 2026 times starting at 4:30 PM.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Boulder 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 Colorado?

Our page for Colorado 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 Boulder?

Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Boulder 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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