Christmas Eve Services in Lakeville (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 9, 2026 · Checked weekly

5 churches in the Lakeville 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

  • 5 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 2 have posted 2026 times so far.
  • Earliest family service: 11:30 AM at Hosanna! Church (Lakeville campus).
  • Latest service posted: 5:30 PM at Hosanna! Church (Lakeville campus).
  • Services in English with ASL are listed.
  • 1 church streams Christmas Eve online.
  • 2 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.

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

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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.

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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.

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 Lakeville

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
11:30 AMHosanna! Church (Lakeville campus)Family · English with ASL
2:00 PMHosanna! Church (Lakeville campus)Family
3:00 PMRiver Valley Church (Lakeville)Service
4:00 PMHosanna! Church (Lakeville campus)Family
5:00 PMRiver Valley Church (Lakeville)Service
5:30 PMHosanna! Church (Lakeville campus)Family

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Lakeville

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Hosanna! Church (Lakeville campus)

163rd Street

  • 11:30 AMChristmas Eve service (ASL) (No separate children's programming or nursery; family spaces are available)
    FamilyEnglish with ASLLivestreamNo reservations required
  • 2:00 PMChristmas Eve service (No separate children's programming or nursery; family spaces are available)
    FamilyLivestreamNo reservations required
  • 4:00 PMChristmas Eve service (No separate children's programming or nursery; family spaces are available)
    FamilyLivestreamNo reservations required
  • 5:30 PMChristmas Eve service (No separate children's programming or nursery; family spaces are available)
    FamilyLivestreamNo reservations required

9600 163rd St W, Lakeville, MN 55044

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More Lakeville 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 Lakeville

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

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Lutheran Christmas Eve services in Lakeville (1)

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Lakeville

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

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

This page lists 5 churches in the Lakeville 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 Lakeville?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 11:30 AM at Hosanna! Church (Lakeville campus).

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Lakeville?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 5:30 PM at Hosanna! Church (Lakeville campus).

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

Churches with a family or children's service posted for 2026 include Hosanna! Church (Lakeville campus). Family services are usually earlier and shorter, often with a children's pageant or simple songs.

Are there Christmas Eve services in other languages in Lakeville?

Yes. English with ASL: Hosanna! Church (Lakeville campus).

Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online from Lakeville?

Yes. Hosanna! Church (Lakeville campus) lists a livestream for Christmas Eve. Each church's page has the link.

Which parts of the Lakeville area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in 163rd Street, Dodd Lane, Holyoke Avenue, Ipava Avenue and Jacquard Avenue. Each listing has its address and a map link.

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

All Saints Catholic Church, Lord of Life Lutheran Church and NorthCross Church held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

When do churches in Lakeville 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 Lakeville?

Yes. This page lists 1 Catholic church in Lakeville with Christmas Eve services, including All Saints Catholic Church (Holyoke Avenue). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Lutheran Christmas Eve service in Lakeville?

Yes. This page lists 1 Lutheran church in Lakeville with Christmas Eve services, including Lord of Life Lutheran Church (Dodd Lane). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Lakeville 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 Minnesota?

Our page for Minnesota 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 Lakeville?

Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Lakeville 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.

Are Christmas Eve services okay for young children?

Yes. Family and children's services are planned with kids in mind, and many churches welcome little ones at every service. Some offer a nursery or a family room; each church's page has the details.

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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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