Christmas Eve Services in Grand Rapids (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 8, 2026 · Checked weekly

21 churches in the Grand Rapids 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

  • 21 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 2 have posted 2026 times so far.
  • Latest service posted: 7:00 PM at Central Reformed Church.
  • 5 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.

Planning the rest of the season? See Christmas events for kids in Grand Rapids and Christmas train rides in Michigan.

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 Grand Rapids

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
6:00 PMGood News Baptist ChurchService
7:00 PMCentral Reformed ChurchCandlelight

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Grand Rapids

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More Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids

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

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Reformed Christmas Eve services in Grand Rapids (2)

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Grand Rapids

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

How many churches in the Grand Rapids area hold Christmas Eve services?

This page lists 21 churches in the Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 6:00 PM at Good News Baptist Church.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Grand Rapids?

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

Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Grand Rapids?

Yes. Central Reformed Church lists a candlelight service for 2026. Times are on each listing above.

Which parts of the Grand Rapids area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Creston, Downtown, Heartside, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest and West Side. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Grand Rapids?

The 21 churches on this page include 14 Catholic, 1 Christian Reformed Church, 1 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and 1 United Church of Christ. Catholic: Basilica of St. Adalbert, Blessed Sacrament Parish and Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Christian Reformed Church: LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church.

When do churches in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?

Yes. This page lists 14 Catholic churches in Grand Rapids with Christmas Eve services, including Basilica of St. Adalbert (West Side), Blessed Sacrament Parish (Northeast) and Cathedral of Saint Andrew (Heartside). Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Reformed Christmas Eve service in Grand Rapids?

Yes. This page lists 2 Reformed churches in Grand Rapids with Christmas Eve services, including Central Reformed Church (Downtown) and LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church (Downtown). Central Reformed Church has posted 2026 times starting at 7:00 PM.

Is there a Baptist Christmas Eve service in Grand Rapids?

Yes. This page lists 1 Baptist church in Grand Rapids with Christmas Eve services, including Good News Baptist Church (Southeast). Good News Baptist Church has posted 2026 times starting at 6:00 PM.

Is there a Congregational Christmas Eve service in Grand Rapids?

Yes. This page lists 1 Congregational (UCC) church in Grand Rapids with Christmas Eve services, including St. John's United Church of Christ (West Side). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Presbyterian Christmas Eve service in Grand Rapids?

Yes. This page lists 1 Presbyterian church in Grand Rapids with Christmas Eve services, including Westminster Presbyterian Church (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 Michigan?

Our page for Michigan 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 Grand Rapids?

Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Grand Rapids 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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