Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
Christmas Eve services in Los Angeles
This page lists 10 Los Angeles churches and campuses that hold Christmas Eve services, and 5 have 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 Los Angeles
Shepherd of the Hills Church, North Hills (East Valley)
North Hills
- 2:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Livestream - 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Livestream - 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Livestream
Services can be streamed through Shepherd Live, the Apple TV and Roku apps, and YouTube.
9825 Woodley Ave, North Hills, CA 91343 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Shepherd of the Hills Church, Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills
- 3:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Livestream - 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Livestream
Services can be streamed through Shepherd Live, the Apple TV and Roku apps, and YouTube.
5901 De Soto Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Shepherd of the Hills Church, Porter Ranch
Porter Ranch
- 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Livestream - 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Livestream - 11:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Livestream
Spanish translation is offered at all Porter Ranch services. Services can be streamed through Shepherd Live, the Apple TV and Roku apps, and YouTube.
19700 Rinaldi St, Porter Ranch, CA 91326 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Bel Air Church
Bel-Air
- 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
- 8:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
16221 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Shepherd of the Hills Church, Westwood
Westwood
- 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Livestream
Services can be streamed through Shepherd Live, the Apple TV and Roku apps, and YouTube.
10808 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in Los Angeles 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.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
CatholicDowntown
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
555 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. James in-the-City
EpiscopalKoreatown
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
3903 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles First United Methodist Church
United MethodistDowntown
2026 times not posted yet
2025 service was held online.
1010 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Mary of the Angels Anglican Church
AnglicanLos Feliz
2026 times not posted yet
4510 Finley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. John's Cathedral (Episcopal)
EpiscopalUniversity Park
2026 times not posted yet
514 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Eve services by tradition in Los Angeles
Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order. Tap a church to jump to its listing.
Anglican (ACNA) (1) · Catholic (1) · Episcopal (2) · Methodist (1)
Anglican Christmas Eve services in Los Angeles
- St. Mary of the Angels Anglican Church · Los Feliz · 2026 times not posted yet
Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in Los Angeles
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Los Angeles
- St. James in-the-City · Koreatown · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. John's Cathedral (Episcopal) · University Park · 2026 times not posted yet
Methodist Christmas Eve services in Los Angeles
- Los Angeles First United Methodist Church · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Los Angeles
What time are Christmas Eve services in Los Angeles?
Two congregations have posted 2026 times so far for Thursday, December 24. Bel Air Church lists 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Shepherd of the Hills lists services at four Los Angeles locations, from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM. More churches post in late November and December.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in Los Angeles?
No 2026 service is labeled as a family or children's service yet. The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and St. James in-the-City both held family services in 2025 and have not posted 2026 times. Check their pages after Thanksgiving for family options.
Is there a Midnight Mass in Los Angeles?
No Midnight Mass has posted 2026 times yet. The latest posted service is at 11:00 PM on December 24 at Shepherd of the Hills in Porter Ranch. St. Mary of the Angels Anglican Church in Los Feliz held a Christmas Eve Midnight Mass in 2025 and has not posted 2026 times.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in Los Angeles?
Shepherd of the Hills offers Spanish translation at all Porter Ranch services on December 24, 2026. The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels held a Spanish-language Mass in 2025 and has not posted 2026 times yet. Check its page in late November.
Do I need tickets or reservations?
None of the 2026 listings on this page mention tickets or reservations. Policies can change, and busy services may fill early. Use the link on each listing to check the church's own page, or call the church, before you go.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online?
Shepherd of the Hills streams its services through Shepherd Live, the Apple TV and Roku apps, and YouTube. Los Angeles First United Methodist Church held its 2025 service online. Bel Air Church does not say whether its services are streamed, so check its page.
How early should we arrive?
The churches listed do not post arrival advice for 2026. Parking and seats can fill at busy evening services, so allow extra time. Check each church's own page for parking notes, and call ahead if you need accessible seating or drop-off.
How long is a family Christmas Eve service?
No 2026 family service length has been posted yet. Formats and lengths vary from church to church. Check the church's own page for the posted length once 2026 times are listed.
When do churches in Los Angeles post their Christmas Eve times?
Most churches post from late November through mid December. Catholic parishes usually share Christmas Mass schedules in December. We recheck churches without 2026 times each week starting November 20 and add times as they appear.
Is there parking or childcare?
Parking and childcare are not posted for most 2026 services. Each listing links to the church's own page for details. Shepherd of the Hills and Bel Air Church list contact information there, so call ahead to ask about parking, accessibility or childcare.
Is there an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in Los Angeles?
Yes. This page lists 2 Episcopal churches in Los Angeles with Christmas Eve services, including St. James in-the-City and St. John's Cathedral (Episcopal). Their 2026 times are not posted yet; we add them as each church posts.
Is there an Anglican Christmas Eve service in Los Angeles?
Yes. This page lists 1 Anglican (ACNA) church in Los Angeles with Christmas Eve services, including St. Mary of the Angels Anglican Church. Their 2026 times are not posted yet; we add them as each church posts.
Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Los Angeles?
Yes. This page lists 1 Catholic church in Los Angeles with Christmas Eve services, including Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Their 2026 times are not posted yet; we add them as each church posts.
Is there a Methodist Christmas Eve service in Los Angeles?
Yes. This page lists 1 Methodist church in Los Angeles with Christmas Eve services, including Los Angeles First United Methodist Church. Their 2026 times are not posted yet; we add them as each church posts.
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