Christmas Eve Services in Frederick (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 9, 2026 · Checked weekly

7 churches in the Frederick 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

  • 7 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 1 has posted 2026 times so far.
  • Earliest family service: 4:00 PM at Evangelical Lutheran Church.
  • Latest service posted: 10:00 PM at Evangelical Lutheran Church.
  • 1 church streams Christmas Eve online.
  • 6 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 Frederick

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
1:00 PMEvangelical Lutheran ChurchService
4:00 PMEvangelical Lutheran ChurchFamily
7:00 PMEvangelical Lutheran ChurchCandlelight
10:00 PMEvangelical Lutheran ChurchCandlelight

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Frederick

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Evangelical Lutheran Church

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) · Downtown

  • 1:00 PMChristmas Eve with Evangelical Bells
    Livestream
  • 4:00 PMChristmas Eve with Candlelight at the Crèche (Time for children to gather at the crèche)
    Family
  • 7:00 PMChristmas Eve with ELC Praise Team & Candlelight
    Livestream
  • 10:00 PMChristmas Eve with ELC Choir & Candlelight
    Livestream

35 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

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More Frederick 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 Frederick

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 Frederick

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

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

This page lists 7 churches in the Frederick 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 Frederick?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 1:00 PM at Evangelical Lutheran Church.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Frederick?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 10:00 PM at Evangelical Lutheran Church.

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

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

Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Frederick?

Yes. Evangelical Lutheran Church lists a candlelight service for 2026. Times are on each listing above.

Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online from Frederick?

Yes. Evangelical Lutheran Church lists a livestream for Christmas Eve. Each church's page has the link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Frederick?

The 7 churches on this page include 1 Catholic, 1 Episcopal, 1 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), 1 Presbyterian Church (USA) and 1 United Church of Christ and others. Catholic: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Episcopal: All Saints' Episcopal Church.

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

All Saints' Episcopal Church, Calvary United Methodist Church, Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ, Frederick Presbyterian Church, Living Hope Community Church and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

Which Frederick churches had a family Christmas Eve service last year?

All Saints' Episcopal Church held a family or children's Christmas Eve service last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

When do churches in Frederick 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 Frederick?

Yes. This page lists 1 Catholic church in Frederick with Christmas Eve services, including St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (Downtown). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Congregational Christmas Eve service in Frederick?

Yes. This page lists 1 Congregational (UCC) church in Frederick with Christmas Eve services, including Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ (Downtown). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in Frederick?

Yes. This page lists 1 Episcopal church in Frederick with Christmas Eve services, including All Saints' Episcopal Church (Downtown). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Lutheran Christmas Eve service in Frederick?

Yes. This page lists 1 Lutheran church in Frederick with Christmas Eve services, including Evangelical Lutheran Church (Downtown). Evangelical Lutheran Church has posted 2026 times starting at 1:00 PM.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Frederick 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 Maryland?

Our page for Maryland 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 Frederick?

Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Frederick 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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