Christmas Eve Services in Jacksonville (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 7, 2026 · Checked weekly

10 churches in the Jacksonville area with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 3 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

  • 10 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 3 have posted 2026 times so far.
  • Earliest family service: 3:00 PM at Aspire Church San Marco and Southside Methodist Church.
  • Latest service posted: 5:00 PM at Aspire Church San Marco.
  • 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 Jacksonville

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
3:00 PMAspire Church San MarcoFamily
3:00 PMSouthside Methodist ChurchFamily
4:30 PMSt. James Catholic ChurchMass
5:00 PMAspire Church San MarcoService

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Jacksonville

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Aspire Church San Marco

San Marco

  • 3:00 PMFamily Worship (Recommended for families with young children, about 1 hour)
    Family
  • 5:00 PMTraditional Worship

1435 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

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More Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville

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 Jacksonville

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

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

This page lists 10 churches in the Jacksonville area with Christmas Eve services. 3 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 Jacksonville?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 3:00 PM at Aspire Church San Marco and Southside Methodist Church.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Jacksonville?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 5:00 PM at Aspire Church San Marco.

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

Churches with a family or children's service posted for 2026 include Aspire Church San Marco and Southside Methodist Church. Family services are usually earlier and shorter, often with a children's pageant or simple songs.

Which parts of the Jacksonville area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Arlington, Downtown, Five Points, Mandarin, Riverside, San Marco and Southside. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Jacksonville?

The 10 churches on this page include 2 Episcopal, 1 Catholic, 1 Methodist, 1 Presbyterian (PC(USA)) and 1 United Methodist. Episcopal: Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and St. John's Cathedral. Catholic: St. James Catholic Church.

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

Christian Family Chapel, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Mandarin United Methodist Church, Parkwood Church, Riverside Presbyterian Church, St. John's Cathedral and Vision Church held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

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

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

When do churches in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?

Yes. This page lists 2 Episcopal churches in Jacksonville with Christmas Eve services, including Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd (Riverside) and St. John's Cathedral (Downtown). Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Methodist Christmas Eve service in Jacksonville?

Yes. This page lists 2 Methodist churches in Jacksonville with Christmas Eve services, including Mandarin United Methodist Church (Mandarin) and Southside Methodist Church (San Marco). Southside Methodist Church has posted 2026 times starting at 3:00 PM.

Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Jacksonville?

Yes. This page lists 1 Catholic church in Jacksonville with Christmas Eve services, including St. James Catholic Church (Southside). St. James Catholic Church has posted 2026 times starting at 4:30 PM.

Is there a Presbyterian Christmas Eve service in Jacksonville?

Yes. This page lists 1 Presbyterian church in Jacksonville with Christmas Eve services, including Riverside Presbyterian Church (Five Points). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Jacksonville 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 Florida?

Our page for Florida 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 Jacksonville?

Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Jacksonville 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.

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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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