Christmas Eve Services in Greenville (2026)

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Updated November 8, 2026 · Checked weekly

8 churches in the Greenville 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

• 8 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 1 has posted 2026 times so far.
• Earliest family service: 2:00 PM at NewSpring Church Greenville.
• Latest service posted: 4:00 PM at NewSpring Church Greenville.
• 1 church streams Christmas Eve online.
• 3 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.

Planning the rest of the season? See Christmas events for kids in Greenville and Christmas train rides in South Carolina.

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.

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Christmas Eve service times in Greenville

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.

Time	Church	Service
2:00 PM	NewSpring Church Greenville	Family
4:00 PM	NewSpring Church Greenville	Family

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Greenville

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NewSpring Church Greenville

Pleasantburg Drive

• 2:00 PMCandlelight Service (Family service for kids and adults)
  Family
• 4:00 PMCandlelight Service (Family service for kids and adults)
  FamilyLivestream

625 S Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29607

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More Greenville 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.

Christ Church

Episcopal · Downtown

2026 times not posted yet. Held a family service last year.

10 N Church St, Greenville, SC 29601

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First Presbyterian Church

Downtown

2026 times not posted yet. Held a family service last year.

200 W Washington St, Greenville, SC 29601

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St. Peter's Episcopal Church

Episcopal · Hudson Road

2026 times not posted yet. Held a family service last year.

910 Hudson Rd, Greenville, SC 29616

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St. James Episcopal Church

Episcopal · Piney Mountain

2026 times not posted yet. Held a family service last year.

301 Piney Mountain Rd, Greenville, SC 29609

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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Episcopal · South Main Street

2026 times not posted yet. Held a family service last year.

1002 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601

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St. Philip's Episcopal Church

Episcopal · Allendale Lane

2026 times not posted yet.

31 Allendale Ln, Greenville, SC 29607

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First Baptist Church

Baptist · Cleveland Street

2026 times not posted yet.

847 Cleveland St, Greenville, SC 29601

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Christmas Eve services by tradition in Greenville

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

Baptist Christmas Eve services in Greenville (1)

• First Baptist Church, Cleveland Street: 2026 times not posted yet

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Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Greenville (5)

• Christ Church, Downtown: 2026 times not posted yet
• St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, South Main Street: 2026 times not posted yet
• St. James Episcopal Church, Piney Mountain: 2026 times not posted yet
• St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Hudson Road: 2026 times not posted yet
• St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Allendale Lane: 2026 times not posted yet

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Presbyterian Christmas Eve services in Greenville (1)

• First Presbyterian Church, Downtown: 2026 times not posted yet

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Greenville

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

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

This page lists 8 churches in the Greenville 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 Greenville?

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

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Greenville?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 4:00 PM at NewSpring Church Greenville.

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

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

Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Greenville?

Yes. NewSpring Church Greenville lists a candlelight service for 2026. Times are on each listing above.

Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online from Greenville?

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

Which parts of the Greenville area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Allendale Lane, Cleveland Street, Downtown, Hudson Road, Piney Mountain, Pleasantburg Drive and South Main Street. Each listing has its address and a map link.

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

Christ Church, First Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, St. James Episcopal Church, St. Peter's Episcopal Church and St. Philip's Episcopal Church held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

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

Christ Church, First Presbyterian Church, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and St. James Episcopal Church held a family or children's Christmas Eve service last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

When do churches in Greenville 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 an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in Greenville?

Yes. This page lists 5 Episcopal churches in Greenville with Christmas Eve services, including Christ Church (Downtown), St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (South Main Street) and St. James Episcopal Church (Piney Mountain). Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Baptist Christmas Eve service in Greenville?

Yes. This page lists 1 Baptist church in Greenville with Christmas Eve services, including First Baptist Church (Cleveland Street). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Presbyterian Christmas Eve service in Greenville?

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

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Greenville 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 South Carolina?

Our page for South Carolina 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 Greenville?

Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Greenville lists Santa visits, holiday lights, shows and free events for 2026, each checked on the host's own website.

How early should we arrive for a Christmas Eve service?

Family and candlelight services are usually the busiest of the year. Arriving 20 to 30 minutes early helps with parking and seating together, especially with young children.

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.