Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
3 Lutheran churches in Minneapolis with Christmas Eve services, with addresses, maps and each church's own schedule. Times appear as churches post them for 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)
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.
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)
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)
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Minneapolis
How do I find a Lutheran Christmas Eve service near me in Minneapolis?
Pick your city on this page. Each city lists every Lutheran church we have found with a Christmas Eve service, with its address, a map link and a link to the church's own schedule.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many Lutheran churches in Minneapolis hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 3 Lutheran churches in Minneapolis. 1 has posted 2026 times so far, and we add the rest as each church posts them.
What is the earliest Lutheran 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).
What is the latest Lutheran Christmas Eve service in Minneapolis?
Of the times posted so far, the latest is 9:00 PM at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church (Minneapolis campus) (Christmas Eve Worship).
Can I watch a Lutheran Christmas Eve service online?
Yes. Livestreams are listed for Mount Olivet Lutheran Church (Minneapolis campus). Each church's page has the link.
When do churches 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.
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.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find with a Christmas Eve service, in the same format, and every tradition the same way. 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.
Is there a Lutheran Christmas Eve service in Minneapolis?
Yes. We list Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church, Mount Olive Lutheran Church and Mount Olivet Lutheran Church (Minneapolis campus) in Minneapolis.
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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.