Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
We list 18 Kansas City churches with Christmas Eve services, and 1 has posted 2026 times so far. Checked November 7, 2026; more churches post their times in late November and early December.
Christmas Eve service times in Kansas City
Midtown Baptist Temple
BaptistMidtown
- 5:30 PM Christmas Eve Service
Candle lighting during the service. Cookie reception from 5:00 PM, before the service. About one hour.
3953 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64111 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in Kansas City with Christmas Eve services
These churches held Christmas Eve services last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet, so we link to each church's own page. We check again every week.
Country Club Christian Church
Ward Parkway
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
In 2025: Lessons and Carols, a Children & Families service with costumes provided, and candlelight services with choir and brass, some broadcast online.
6101 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64113 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christ Community Church, Brookside Campus
Brookside
2026 times not posted yet
In 2025 one Christmas Eve service was livestreamed and available on demand afterward. No children's programming at Christmas Eve services in 2025.
400 W 67th St, Kansas City, MO 64113 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Visitation Catholic Community
CatholicCountry Club Plaza area
2026 times not posted yet
5141 Main St, Kansas City, MO · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christ Community Church, Downtown Campus
Crossroads
2026 times not posted yet
In 2025 one Christmas Eve service was livestreamed and available on demand afterward. No children's programming at Christmas Eve services in 2025.
208 W 19th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
CatholicDowntown
2026 times not posted yet
Afternoon Christmas Eve Masses in 2020, with overflow Masses in Donnelly Hall.
416 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
EpiscopalDowntown
2026 times not posted yet
A Christmas Eve service with a children's Nativity Pageant and a later traditional service with carols in 2022.
415 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Bernadette Catholic Church
CatholicEast Kansas City
2026 times not posted yet
9020 E 51st Terrace, Kansas City, MO · Map (opens in a new tab)
King of Kings Lutheran Church
LutheranNorthland
2026 times not posted yet
Candlelight during Silent Night at the end of each service. The church recommends arriving early. Services also online.
1701 NE 96th St, Kansas City, MO 64155 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
CatholicNorthland
2026 times not posted yet
Christmas Eve Masses in English and Spanish in 2020, one of them livestreamed.
900 NE Shady Lane Dr, Kansas City, MO · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Therese Parish, North
CatholicNorthland
2026 times not posted yet
Reservations were required in 2020.
7207 NW Highway 9, Kansas City, MO · Map (opens in a new tab)
First Baptist Church of Kansas City
BaptistRed Bridge
2026 times not posted yet
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with choir and instrumentalists in 2024.
100 W Red Bridge Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Church of the Holy Martyrs (Giáo Xứ Các Thánh Tử đạo Việt Nam)
CatholicSouth Kansas City
2026 times not posted yet
Vietnamese Catholic parish. Evening Christmas Eve Mass in 2020.
7801 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church
CatholicSouth Kansas City
2026 times not posted yet
8941 James A Reed Rd, Kansas City, MO · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
CatholicSouth Kansas City
2026 times not posted yet
11822 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
CatholicSouthmoreland / 52nd and Troost
2026 times not posted yet
1001 E 52nd St, Kansas City, MO · Map (opens in a new tab)
Guardian Angels Catholic Church
CatholicWestport
2026 times not posted yet
A Family Mass and a Divine Worship Missal (Ordinariate) Mass on Christmas Eve in 2020.
1310 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO · Map (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
CatholicWestport
2026 times not posted yet
Christmas Eve Masses in 2020, with an overflow Mass in the church basement.
3934 Washington St, Kansas City, MO · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Eve services by tradition in Kansas City
Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order. Tap a church to jump to its listing.
Baptist (2) · Catholic (11) · Episcopal (1) · Lutheran (1)
Baptist Christmas Eve services in Kansas City
- First Baptist Church of Kansas City · Red Bridge · 2026 times not posted yet
- Midtown Baptist Temple · Midtown · 5:30 PM
Baptist services in other cities
Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in Kansas City
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
- Church of the Holy Martyrs (Giáo Xứ Các Thánh Tử đạo Việt Nam) · South Kansas City · 2026 times not posted yet
- Guardian Angels Catholic Church · Westport · 2026 times not posted yet
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church · Westport · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Bernadette Catholic Church · East Kansas City · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church · Northland · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church · Southmoreland / 52nd and Troost · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church · South Kansas City · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Therese Parish, North · Northland · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Thomas More Catholic Church · South Kansas City · 2026 times not posted yet
- Visitation Catholic Community · Country Club Plaza area · 2026 times not posted yet
Catholic Christmas Eve services across Missouri · Catholic services in other cities
Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Kansas City
- Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
Episcopal services in other cities
Lutheran Christmas Eve services in Kansas City
- King of Kings Lutheran Church · Northland · 2026 times not posted yet
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Kansas City
What time are Christmas Eve services in Kansas City?
Midtown Baptist Temple has posted a 2026 Christmas Eve service at 5:30 PM on Thursday, December 24, 2026. The other 17 churches on this page have not posted 2026 times yet, and we add them as they appear.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in Kansas City?
Country Club Christian Church held a Children & Families service in 2025, with angel and shepherd costumes provided. Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral held a service with a Nativity Pageant in 2022, and Guardian Angels held a Family Mass in 2020. Christ Community had no children's programming at its 2025 Christmas Eve services.
Is there a Midnight Mass in Kansas City?
No 2026 Midnight Mass is posted yet. Catholic parishes in Kansas City usually post Christmas Mass schedules in December, and this page lists 11 parishes that have held Christmas Eve Masses. We add 2026 times as parishes post them.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in Kansas City?
No Spanish service is confirmed for 2026 yet. St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the Northland has held a Spanish Christmas Eve Mass, and the Church of the Holy Martyrs is a Vietnamese Catholic parish. We add 2026 times as they are posted.
Do I need tickets or reservations for a Christmas Eve service in Kansas City?
Midtown Baptist Temple does not mention tickets or reservations for its 2026 service. St. Therese Parish, North and St. Bernadette required reservations in 2020, so check each church's page before you go, since details are often added in December.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online from Kansas City?
Christ Community Brookside and Downtown livestreamed a Christmas Eve service in 2025, available on demand afterward. Country Club Christian Church and King of Kings Lutheran have also offered Christmas Eve services online. No 2026 livestream times are posted yet.
How early should we arrive for a Christmas Eve service?
Midtown Baptist Temple serves cookies from 5:00 PM, before its 5:30 PM service, so arriving early works well there. King of Kings Lutheran recommends arriving early for its Christmas Eve services. Other churches have not posted arrival advice for 2026.
How long is a family Christmas Eve service in Kansas City?
Midtown Baptist Temple lists its 2026 Christmas Eve service from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, about one hour. Other churches have not posted 2026 service lengths yet. Check each church's page for details, since many add them with their times.
When do Kansas City churches post their Christmas Eve times?
Large churches often post in October and November, and many Catholic parishes and smaller churches post in early to mid December. This page lists 18 churches, and 1 has 2026 times so far. We recheck weekly from November 20.
Is there parking or childcare at Christmas Eve services in Kansas City?
Christ Community had no children's programming at its 2025 Christmas Eve services, so children stayed with their families. Other churches have not posted 2026 childcare or parking details. Check each church's page before you go.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in Kansas City hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many churches in Kansas City hold Christmas Eve services?
This page lists 18 churches in Kansas City with Christmas Eve services. 1 have posted their 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 Kansas City?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 5:30 PM at Midtown Baptist Temple (Christmas Eve Service).
Which parts of Kansas City have Christmas Eve services?
Churches on this page are spread across Brookside, Country Club Plaza area, Crossroads, Downtown, East Kansas City, Midtown, Northland and Red Bridge and more. Each listing has its address and a map link.
Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Kansas City?
Yes. This page lists 11 Catholic churches in Kansas City with Christmas Eve services, including Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Church of the Holy Martyrs (Giáo Xứ Các Thánh Tử đạo Việt Nam) and Guardian Angels Catholic Church. Their 2026 times are not posted yet; we add them as each church posts.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find in Kansas City 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 Missouri?
Our page for Missouri 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 Kansas City?
Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Kansas City lists Santa visits, holiday lights, shows and free events for 2026, each checked on the host's own website.
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Listed as a free public service. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book and does not endorse any church or faith. Times come only from each church's own website or official page, checked November 7, 2026. Plans change, so please confirm with the church before you go. Church staff: send corrections or removals to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com and we will update within 24 hours.