Christmas Eve Services in Fort Wayne (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 8, 2026 · Checked weekly

7 churches in the Fort Wayne 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

  • 7 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 2 have posted 2026 times so far.
  • Earliest family service: 6:00 PM at First Assembly of God.
  • Latest service posted: 6:00 PM at Emmanuel Community Church and First Assembly of God.
  • 1 church streams Christmas Eve online.
  • 4 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.

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 Fort Wayne

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
2:00 PMEmmanuel Community ChurchService
4:00 PMEmmanuel Community ChurchService
6:00 PMEmmanuel Community ChurchService
6:00 PMFirst Assembly of GodFamily

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Fort Wayne

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Emmanuel Community Church

Southwest

  • 2:00 PMChristmas Eve Services
    Registration page on the church's Church Center site
  • 4:00 PMChristmas Eve Services
    Registration page on the church's Church Center site
  • 6:00 PMChristmas Eve Services
    Registration page on the church's Church Center site

12222 US Highway 24 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46814

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More Fort Wayne 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 Wayne

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

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Lutheran Christmas Eve services in Fort Wayne (2)

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Pentecostal Christmas Eve services in Fort Wayne (1)

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Presbyterian Christmas Eve services in Fort Wayne (1)

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Fort Wayne

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

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

This page lists 7 churches in the Fort Wayne 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 Wayne?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 2:00 PM at Emmanuel Community Church.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Fort Wayne?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 6:00 PM at Emmanuel Community Church and First Assembly of God.

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

Churches with a family or children's service posted for 2026 include First Assembly of God. Family services are usually earlier and shorter, often with a children's pageant or simple songs.

Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Fort Wayne?

Yes. First Assembly of God lists a candlelight service for 2026. Times are on each listing above.

Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online from Fort Wayne?

Yes. First Assembly of God lists a livestream for Christmas Eve. Each church's page has the link.

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

Churches on this page are in Downtown, North, Northeast, South Side and Southwest. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Do any churches in Fort Wayne ask families to reserve seats for Christmas Eve?

Yes. Emmanuel Community Church asks families to reserve or get free seats for some services. Every other church on this page lists its services as open to everyone; check each church's page before you go.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Fort Wayne?

The 7 churches on this page include 2 Catholic, 1 Assemblies of God, 1 Lutheran, 1 Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and 1 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Catholic: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Assemblies of God: First Assembly of God.

Which Fort Wayne churches have not posted 2026 Christmas Eve times yet?

Concordia Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church, Redeemer Lutheran Church, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and St. Vincent de Paul 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 Fort Wayne 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 Wayne?

Yes. This page lists 2 Catholic churches in Fort Wayne with Christmas Eve services, including St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (Northeast) and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church (North). Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Lutheran Christmas Eve service in Fort Wayne?

Yes. This page lists 2 Lutheran churches in Fort Wayne with Christmas Eve services, including Concordia Lutheran Church (Northeast) and Redeemer Lutheran Church (South Side). Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Pentecostal Christmas Eve service in Fort Wayne?

Yes. This page lists 1 Pentecostal church in Fort Wayne with Christmas Eve services, including First Assembly of God (North). First Assembly of God has posted 2026 times starting at 6:00 PM.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Fort Wayne 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 Indiana?

Our page for Indiana 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 Wayne?

Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Fort Wayne 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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