Christmas Eve Services in Fort Myers (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 13, 2026 · Checked weekly

15 churches in the Fort Myers area with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 2 have 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

  • 15 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 2 have posted 2026 times so far.
  • Latest service posted: 9:00 PM at St. John XXIII Parish.
  • 5 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.

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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 Fort Myers

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
4:00 PMMcGregor Baptist ChurchCandlelight
4:00 PMSt. John XXIII ParishMass
6:00 PMMcGregor Baptist ChurchCandlelight
6:30 PMSt. John XXIII ParishMass
9:00 PMSt. John XXIII ParishMass

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Fort Myers

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McGregor Baptist Church

Colonial Boulevard

  • 4:00 PMChristmas Eve Candlelight Service (Preschool care for ages 3 and under at this service only)
  • 6:00 PMChristmas Eve Candlelight Service

3750 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966

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St. John XXIII Parish

Catholic · South Fort Myers

  • 4:00 PMChristmas Eve Mass
  • 6:30 PMChristmas Eve Mass
  • 9:00 PMChristmas Eve Mass

13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912

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More Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers

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

Baptist Christmas Eve services in Fort Myers (1)

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More Christmas for families in Fort Myers

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Fort Myers

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

How many churches in the Fort Myers area hold Christmas Eve services?

This page lists 15 churches in the Fort Myers area with Christmas Eve services. 2 have 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 Fort Myers?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 4:00 PM at McGregor Baptist Church and St. John XXIII Parish.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Fort Myers?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 9:00 PM at St. John XXIII Parish.

Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Fort Myers?

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

Which parts of the Fort Myers area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Colonial Boulevard, Cypress Lake, Downtown, Dunbar, East Fort Myers, Gateway, Iona and Olga and more. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Fort Myers?

The 15 churches on this page include 8 Catholic, 1 EPC, 1 Episcopal and 1 LCMS. Catholic: Jesus the Worker Parish, Our Lady of Light Parish and Resurrection of Our Lord Parish. EPC: First Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers.

When do churches in Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers?

Yes. This page lists 8 Catholic churches in Fort Myers with Christmas Eve services, including Jesus the Worker Parish (East Fort Myers), Our Lady of Light Parish (South Fort Myers) and Resurrection of Our Lord Parish (Cypress Lake). St. John XXIII Parish has posted 2026 times starting at 4:00 PM.

Is there a Baptist Christmas Eve service in Fort Myers?

Yes. This page lists 1 Baptist church in Fort Myers with Christmas Eve services, including McGregor Baptist Church (Colonial Boulevard). McGregor Baptist Church has posted 2026 times starting at 4:00 PM.

Is there an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in Fort Myers?

Yes. This page lists 1 Episcopal church in Fort Myers with Christmas Eve services, including St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Downtown). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Lutheran Christmas Eve service in Fort Myers?

Yes. This page lists 1 Lutheran church in Fort Myers with Christmas Eve services, including Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Olga). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Presbyterian Christmas Eve service in Fort Myers?

Yes. This page lists 1 Presbyterian church in Fort Myers with Christmas Eve services, including First Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers (Downtown). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

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 Florida?

Our page for Florida 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 Fort Myers?

Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Fort Myers 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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