Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
We list 11 Minneapolis churches that hold Christmas Eve services, and 3 have posted their times for Thursday, December 24, 2026. The others show earlier years and will be updated as they post; checked November 7, 2026.
Christmas Eve service times in Minneapolis
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church (Minneapolis campus)
LutheranSouthwest Minneapolis
- 1:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship (nursery care at the 1, 2 and 3 PM services)
Livestream - 2:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship (nursery care at the 1, 2 and 3 PM services)
Livestream - 3:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship (nursery care at the 1, 2 and 3 PM services)
Livestream - 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship
Livestream - 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship
Livestream - 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship
Livestream - 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship
Livestream - 8:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship
Livestream - 9:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship
Livestream
Services every hour from 1 PM to 9 PM, all livestreamed. Phone dial-in for the 1 PM service: 1.833.775.1238. Nursery care at 1, 2 and 3 PM.
5025 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Hope Community Church (Hope Downtown)
Downtown East
- 4:00 PM All-Locations Christmas Eve Service
One combined service for all Hope locations, about one hour.
704 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Saint Olaf Catholic Church
CatholicDowntown
- 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass
Livestream - Midnight (Dec 25) Midnight Mass
The church lists Masses at 4:00 PM and 12:00 Midnight under Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2026; the Midnight Mass is stored as 2026-12-25 00:00. Only the 4 PM Mass is marked as livestreamed. No 7 AM or noon Mass and no confessions on December 24.
215 S. 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in Minneapolis 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.
Bethlehem Baptist Church (Downtown)
BaptistElliot Park
2026 times not posted yet
720 13th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church
LutheranLake of the Isles
2026 times not posted yet
Held a Christmas Eve Family Service in 2022.
2020 W Lake of the Isles Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55405 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
EpiscopalLoring Park
2026 times not posted yet
In 2024 Christmas Eve included Lessons and Carols, Carols with Brass and a Choral Eucharist.
519 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · Map (opens in a new tab)
The Basilica of Saint Mary
CatholicLoring Park
2026 times not posted yet
In 2025 several Christmas Eve services were livestreamed and ASL interpreted. Christmas Eve parking in the Minneapolis College ramp, 1420 Hennepin Ave S, was free after 2 PM in 2025.
1600 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
United MethodistLowry Hill
2026 times not posted yet
In 2024 Christmas Eve included a Pick-Up Pageant for all ages with costumes provided.
511 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Church of the Ascension
CatholicNorth Minneapolis
2026 times not posted yet
In 2023 Christmas Eve had one English and one Spanish Mass, with carols before Mass.
1723 Bryant Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
LutheranPhillips
2026 times not posted yet
In 2025 the late service was livestreamed and the afternoon Eucharist was not.
3045 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Plymouth Congregational Church
United Church of ChristStevens Square
2026 times not posted yet
Visitor entrance at 1919 LaSalle Ave.
1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Eve services by tradition in Minneapolis
Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order. Tap a church to jump to its listing.
Baptist (1) · Catholic (3) · Church of Christ (1) · Episcopal (1) · Lutheran (3) · Methodist (1)
Baptist Christmas Eve services in Minneapolis
- Bethlehem Baptist Church (Downtown) · Elliot Park · 2026 times not posted yet
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Catholic (3)
- Church of the Ascension · North Minneapolis · 2026 times not posted yet
- Saint Olaf Catholic Church · Downtown · Midnight, 4:00 PM
- The Basilica of Saint Mary · Loring Park · 2026 times not posted yet
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Church of Christ Christmas Eve services in Minneapolis
- Plymouth Congregational Church · Stevens Square · 2026 times not posted yet
Church of Christ services in other cities
Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Minneapolis
- Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral · Loring Park · 2026 times not posted yet
Episcopal services in other cities
Lutheran (3)
- Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church · Lake of the Isles · 2026 times not posted yet
- Mount Olive Lutheran Church · Phillips · 2026 times not posted yet
- Mount Olivet Lutheran Church (Minneapolis campus) · Southwest Minneapolis · 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM
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Methodist Christmas Eve services in Minneapolis
- Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church · Lowry Hill · 2026 times not posted yet
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Minneapolis
What time are Christmas Eve services in Minneapolis?
Confirmed 2026 times so far run from 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 24 to Midnight Mass at 12:00 midnight. Mount Olivet Lutheran holds services every hour from 1 PM to 9 PM, Hope Community Church has one service at 4 PM, and Saint Olaf Catholic Church has Mass at 4 PM and Midnight Mass at 12:00 midnight. More churches will post times soon.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in Minneapolis?
Mount Olivet Lutheran offers nursery care at its 1, 2 and 3 PM services on December 24, 2026. Hennepin Avenue United Methodist held an all-ages Pick-Up Pageant in 2024, and Lake of the Isles Lutheran held a family service in 2022. Neither has posted 2026 times yet.
Is there a Midnight Mass in Minneapolis?
Yes. Saint Olaf Catholic Church downtown lists Midnight Mass at 12:00 midnight under Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2026, after its 4 PM Mass. The Basilica of Saint Mary held a midnight Solemn Eucharist in 2025 and has not posted its 2026 schedule yet.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in Minneapolis?
No Spanish-language time is confirmed for 2026 yet. Church of the Ascension in North Minneapolis held both an English and a Spanish Mass on Christmas Eve in 2023. Check the parish page in December, when Catholic parishes usually post their Christmas schedules.
Do I need tickets or reservations for Christmas Eve services in Minneapolis?
None of the churches with confirmed 2026 times mention tickets or reservations on their pages. Plans can change in December, so check the church's own page before you go, especially for popular afternoon and evening times.
Can I watch a Minneapolis Christmas Eve service online?
Yes. Mount Olivet Lutheran livestreams every hourly service from 1 PM to 9 PM on December 24, 2026, and Saint Olaf Catholic Church livestreams its 4 PM Mass. The Basilica of Saint Mary and Mount Olive Lutheran livestreamed services in 2025 and have not posted 2026 details.
How early should we arrive for a Christmas Eve service?
None of the listed churches has posted arrival advice for 2026. Allow extra time for parking and seating on Christmas Eve, especially downtown, and check each church's page for updates.
How long is a family Christmas Eve service?
Hope Community Church lists its December 24, 2026 service from 4 to 5 PM, about one hour. Mount Olivet Lutheran starts a new service every hour from 1 PM to 9 PM. Other churches have not posted lengths for 2026 yet.
When do churches in Minneapolis post their Christmas Eve times?
Some large churches post in the fall, and three listed here already have 2026 times. Most churches and Catholic parishes post in late November to mid December. This page lists 11 churches and is checked again weekly from November 20.
Is there parking or childcare at Christmas Eve services?
Mount Olivet Lutheran offers nursery care at its 1, 2 and 3 PM services on December 24, 2026. In 2025 the Basilica of Saint Mary listed free Christmas Eve parking after 2 PM in the Minneapolis College parking ramp. Check each church's page for 2026 parking notes.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in Minneapolis hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many churches in Minneapolis hold Christmas Eve services?
This page lists 11 churches in Minneapolis with Christmas Eve services. 3 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 Minneapolis?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 1:00 PM at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church (Minneapolis campus) (Christmas Eve Worship).
Are there Christmas Day services in Minneapolis?
Yes. Saint Olaf Catholic Church also lists a Christmas Day service on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Which parts of Minneapolis have Christmas Eve services?
Churches on this page are spread across Downtown, Downtown East, Elliot Park, Lake of the Isles, Loring Park, Lowry Hill, North Minneapolis and Phillips and more. Each listing has its address and a map link.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Minneapolis 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.