Christmas Eve Services in Gaithersburg (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 9, 2026 · Checked weekly

6 churches in the Gaithersburg 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

  • 6 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 1 has posted 2026 times so far.
  • Latest service posted: 7:00 PM at Church of the Redeemer.
  • Services in English, with sign language interpretation and Spanish translation are listed.
  • 5 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.

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

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 Gaithersburg

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
1:00 PMChurch of the RedeemerService
3:00 PMChurch of the RedeemerService · English, with sign language interpretation and Spanish translation
5:00 PMChurch of the RedeemerService
7:00 PMChurch of the RedeemerService

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Gaithersburg

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Church of the Redeemer

Woodfield Road

  • 1:00 PMChristmas Eve Service (Children's ministry for ages 3 and under)
  • 3:00 PMChristmas Eve Service (Children's ministry for ages 3 and under)
    English, with sign language interpretation and Spanish translation
  • 5:00 PMChristmas Eve Service (Children's ministry for ages 3 and under)
  • 7:00 PMChristmas Eve Service (Children's ministry for ages 3 and under)

19425 Woodfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

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More Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg

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

Catholic Christmas Eve services in Gaithersburg (1)

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Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Gaithersburg (1)

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Lutheran Christmas Eve services in Gaithersburg (1)

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Methodist Christmas Eve services in Gaithersburg (1)

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Nazarene Christmas Eve services in Gaithersburg (1)

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Gaithersburg

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

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

This page lists 6 churches in the Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg?

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

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Gaithersburg?

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

Are there Christmas Eve services in other languages in Gaithersburg?

Yes. English, with sign language interpretation and Spanish translation: Church of the Redeemer.

Which parts of the Gaithersburg area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Darnestown Road, Goshen and Warfield roads, Olde Towne and Woodfield Road. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Gaithersburg?

The 6 churches on this page include 1 Catholic, 1 Church of the Nazarene, 1 Episcopal, 1 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and 1 United Methodist. Catholic: St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. Church of the Nazarene: Gaithersburg Church of the Nazarene.

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

Fairhaven United Methodist Church, Gaithersburg Church of the Nazarene, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church and The Episcopal Church of the Ascension held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

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

Fairhaven United Methodist Church and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church held a family or children's Christmas Eve service last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

When do churches in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg?

Yes. This page lists 1 Catholic church in Gaithersburg with Christmas Eve services, including St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church (Olde Towne). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in Gaithersburg?

Yes. This page lists 1 Episcopal church in Gaithersburg with Christmas Eve services, including The Episcopal Church of the Ascension (Olde Towne). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Lutheran Christmas Eve service in Gaithersburg?

Yes. This page lists 1 Lutheran church in Gaithersburg with Christmas Eve services, including Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Darnestown Road). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Methodist Christmas Eve service in Gaithersburg?

Yes. This page lists 1 Methodist church in Gaithersburg with Christmas Eve services, including Fairhaven United Methodist Church (Darnestown Road). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Nazarene Christmas Eve service in Gaithersburg?

Yes. This page lists 1 Nazarene church in Gaithersburg with Christmas Eve services, including Gaithersburg Church of the Nazarene (Goshen and Warfield roads). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg?

Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Gaithersburg 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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