Christmas Eve Services in Dallas (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 7, 2026 · Checked weekly

We list 32 Dallas area churches with Christmas Eve services, and 9 have posted 2026 times so far. Checked November 7, 2026; more churches post their times in late November and early December.

The short version

  • 32 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 9 have posted 2026 times so far.
  • Earliest family service: 11:00 AM at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church.
  • Latest service posted: 11:00 PM at Watermark Community Church.
  • Services in Spanish are listed.
  • 4 churches stream Christmas Eve online.
  • 10 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.
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 Dallas

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
10:00 AMWatermark Community ChurchService
11:00 AMSaint Michael and All Angels Episcopal ChurchFamily
1:00 PMSaint Michael and All Angels Episcopal ChurchService
2:00 PMFellowship Church, Dallas CampusService
2:00 PMFellowship Church, Frisco CampusService
2:00 PMFellowship Church, Grapevine CampusService
2:00 PMWatermark Community ChurchService
3:00 PMIrving Bible ChurchCandlelight
3:00 PMSaint Michael and All Angels Episcopal ChurchFamily
4:00 PMChrist the King Catholic ChurchMass
4:00 PMFellowship Church, Frisco CampusService
4:00 PMFellowship Church, Grapevine CampusService
4:00 PMWatermark Community ChurchFamily · Spanish
4:15 PMChrist the King Catholic ChurchMass
5:00 PMIrving Bible ChurchCandlelight
5:00 PMNorthPark Presbyterian ChurchService
5:00 PMSaint Michael and All Angels Episcopal ChurchService
5:30 PMEpiscopal Church of the AscensionFamily
6:00 PMChrist the King Catholic ChurchMass
6:15 PMChrist the King Catholic ChurchMass
7:00 PMNorthPark Presbyterian ChurchService
8:00 PMChrist the King Catholic ChurchMass
9:00 PMWatermark Community ChurchService
10:00 PMChrist the King Catholic ChurchMass
10:00 PMSaint Michael and All Angels Episcopal ChurchService
11:00 PMWatermark Community ChurchService

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Dallas

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Watermark Community Church

Bible church · North Dallas

  • 10:00 AMChristmas Eve Service (kids ministry for ages 8 weeks through preschool)
  • 2:00 PMChristmas Eve Service (kids ministry for ages 8 weeks through preschool)
  • 4:00 PMChristmas Eve Service (Español) (Spanish family service; kids ministry for ages 8 weeks through preschool)
    FamilySpanish
  • 9:00 PMChristmas Eve Service
  • 11:00 PMChristmas Eve Service

7540 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75251

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Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

Episcopal · Preston Center

  • 11:00 AMChristmas Eve 11 AM Joy! A Children's Service (children's service in the Parish Hall)
    FamilyLivestream
  • 1:00 PMChristmas Eve 1 PM Jazz Service
    Livestream
  • 3:00 PMChristmas Eve 3 PM Traditional & Joy! A Children's Service (children's service (Joy!) in the Parish Hall; traditional service in the Church)
    FamilyLivestream
  • 5:00 PMChristmas Eve 5 PM Traditional & Contemporary Services
    Livestream
  • 10:00 PMChristmas Eve 10 PM Traditional Rite I Service

8011 Douglas Ave, Dallas, TX 75225

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Episcopal Church of the Ascension

Episcopal · Lake Highlands

  • 5:30 PMHoly Eucharist, Rite II, with the Christmas Pageant (children perform the Christmas Pageant; all ages welcome)
    FamilyLivestream

8787 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243

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Fellowship Church, Frisco Campus

Nondenominational · Frisco

  • 2:00 PMChristmas Eve Service
    No reservation needed
  • 4:00 PMChristmas Eve Service
    No reservation needed

12277 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034

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Fellowship Church, Grapevine Campus

Nondenominational · Grapevine

  • 2:00 PMChristmas Eve Service
    LivestreamNo reservation needed
  • 4:00 PMChristmas Eve Service
    LivestreamNo reservation needed

2450 State Hwy 121, Grapevine, TX 76051

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Christ the King Catholic Church

Catholic · Preston Center

  • 4:00 PMChristmas Eve Mass
  • 4:15 PMChristmas Eve Mass (Community Center)
  • 6:00 PMChristmas Eve Mass
  • 6:15 PMChristmas Eve Mass (Community Center)
  • 8:00 PMChristmas Eve Mass
  • 10:00 PMChristmas Eve Mass

8017 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75225

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More Dallas 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 Dallas

Churches whose tradition we have confirmed, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order, in the same format.

Anglican Christmas Eve services in Dallas (1)

Baptist Christmas Eve services in Dallas (4)

Catholic Christmas Eve services in Dallas (3)

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Congregational Christmas Eve services in Dallas (1)

Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Dallas (5)

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Lutheran Christmas Eve services in Dallas (2)

Lutheran services in other cities

Methodist Christmas Eve services in Dallas (5)

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Nondenominational Christmas Eve services in Dallas (5)

Presbyterian Christmas Eve services in Dallas (4)

Presbyterian services in other cities

Unitarian Universalist Christmas Eve services in Dallas (1)

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Dallas

What time are Christmas Eve services in Dallas?

Posted 2026 services on Thursday, December 24 run from 10:00 AM at Watermark Community Church to 11:00 PM, also at Watermark. Afternoon services fall between 1:00 and 5:30 PM, and evening services run from 6:00 to 11:00 PM. Check each church's listing for its own times, since 23 churches here have not posted 2026 times yet.

Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in Dallas?

Yes. Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal lists children's services at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, and the Episcopal Church of the Ascension has a children's Christmas Pageant at 5:30 PM. Watermark offers kids ministry for ages 8 weeks through preschool at most services. Open each church's page for ages and details.

Is there a Midnight Mass or late service in Dallas?

Late 2026 services are posted at 10:00 PM at Christ the King Catholic Church and Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, and at 11:00 PM at Watermark Community Church. No service at midnight is posted yet. We recheck churches weekly from November 20 and add times as they are posted.

Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in Dallas?

Yes. Watermark Community Church lists a 4:00 PM Spanish family service for 2026. The National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe held Spanish Masses in 2025 and has not posted 2026 times yet. Watermark also lists ASL interpreting at a morning service.

Do I need tickets or reservations for a Christmas Eve service in Dallas?

Fellowship Church says no registration is needed for its services at its Dallas, Frisco and Grapevine campuses. The other churches with posted 2026 times do not mention tickets. Check each church's page closer to December 24 for any changes.

Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online from Dallas?

Yes, for several. Fellowship Church streams its Grapevine services, Saint Michael and All Angels streams four services, Ascension streams its 5:30 PM service, NorthPark Presbyterian streams its 5:00 PM service, and Watermark streams at watermark.org/live. Each church's page lists where to watch.

How early should we arrive for a Christmas Eve service?

Churches here do not post a set arrival time, so plan extra time for parking and seating at afternoon and evening services. Christ the King Catholic Church lists additional Masses in its Community Center at 4:15 and 6:15 PM alongside its Masses in the church.

How long is a Christmas Eve service in Dallas?

Most churches here do not post a length for 2026. Watermark Community Church says its services are typically around an hour. Check the church's page if timing matters for young children.

When do Dallas churches post their Christmas Eve times?

On November 7, 9 of the 32 churches here had posted 2026 times. More churches post their times in late November and early December. We recheck weekly from November 20 and update this page as times appear.

Is there parking or childcare at Christmas Eve services in Dallas?

Fellowship Church offers free childcare for birth through age 4 at all campuses. Saint Michael and All Angels has child care for children under 3 from 10 AM to 7 PM, and Watermark has kids ministry for ages 8 weeks through preschool except at 9 and 11 PM. Parking details are not posted on most church pages.

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in the Dallas area hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.

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

This page lists 32 churches in the Dallas area with Christmas Eve services. 9 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 Dallas?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 10:00 AM at Watermark Community Church.

Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Dallas?

Yes. Irving Bible Church lists a candlelight service for 2026. Times are on each listing above.

Which parts of the Dallas area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Arts District, Bluffview, Downtown, East Dallas, Far North Dallas, Frisco, Grapevine and Highland Park and more. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Is there an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in Dallas?

Yes. This page lists 5 Episcopal churches in Dallas with Christmas Eve services, including Church of the Incarnation, Episcopal Church of the Ascension and Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. Episcopal Church of the Ascension has posted 2026 times starting at 5:30 PM.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Dallas 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 events for kids in Dallas?

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

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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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