Christmas Eve Services in Missoula (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 9, 2026 · Checked weekly

6 churches in the Missoula area with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 1 has 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

  • 6 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 1 has posted 2026 times so far.
  • Latest service posted: 4:30 PM at Unity of Missoula.
  • 2 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.

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

Kelsey Lizee Cecil with Rally, the real corgi

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.

Read Kelsey’s story

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 Missoula

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
4:30 PMUnity of MissoulaService

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Missoula

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More Missoula 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 Missoula

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

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Congregational Christmas Eve services in Missoula (1)

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Missoula

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

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

This page lists 6 churches in the Missoula area with Christmas Eve services. 1 has 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 Missoula?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 4:30 PM at Unity of Missoula.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Missoula?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 4:30 PM at Unity of Missoula.

Which parts of the Missoula area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Midtown, Reserve Street, South Hills, Southside and University District. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Missoula?

The 6 churches on this page include 1 Disciples of Christ and 1 United Church of Christ. Disciples of Christ: First Christian Church. United Church of Christ: University Congregational Church (UCC Missoula).

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

Anchor Church, First Christian Church, Missoula Alliance Church, One Missoula Church and University Congregational Church (UCC Missoula) held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

When do churches in Missoula 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 Christian Church Christmas Eve service in Missoula?

Yes. This page lists 1 Christian Church (Disciples) church in Missoula with Christmas Eve services, including First Christian Church (Midtown). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Congregational Christmas Eve service in Missoula?

Yes. This page lists 1 Congregational (UCC) church in Missoula with Christmas Eve services, including University Congregational Church (UCC Missoula) (University District). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

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 Montana?

Our page for Montana 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 Missoula?

Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Missoula lists Santa visits, holiday lights, shows and free events for 2026, each checked on the host's own website.

Rally Takes the Train book cover

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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