Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
This page lists 7 Montgomery churches that hold Christmas Eve services, with a link to each church's own schedule. 1 church has posted its 2026 times so far, and we last checked on November 7, 2026.
Christmas Eve service times in Montgomery
Trinity Presbyterian Church
PresbyterianSouth Hull Street
- 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion (Nursery for children three and under at this service)
- 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion
Nursery for ages three and under is available at the 4:00 PM service only.
1728 S. Hull Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in Montgomery 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.
First United Methodist Church Montgomery
United MethodistCloverdale
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
2416 West Cloverdale Park, Montgomery, AL 36106 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. John's Episcopal Church
EpiscopalDowntown
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
113 Madison Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Frazer Church
Atlanta Highway
2026 times not posted yet
6000 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36117 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Paul Lutheran Church
LutheranAtlanta Highway
2026 times not posted yet
4475 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109 · Map (opens in a new tab)
First Baptist Church Montgomery
BaptistDowntown
2026 times not posted yet
305 South Perry Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Resurrection Catholic Church
CatholicForbes Drive
2026 times not posted yet
2815 Forbes Drive, Montgomery, AL 36110 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Eve services by tradition in Montgomery
Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order. Tap a church to jump to its listing.
Baptist (1) · Catholic (1) · Episcopal (1) · Lutheran (1) · Methodist (1) · Presbyterian (1)
Baptist Christmas Eve services in Montgomery
- First Baptist Church Montgomery · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
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Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in Montgomery
- Resurrection Catholic Church · Forbes Drive · 2026 times not posted yet
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Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Montgomery
- St. John's Episcopal Church · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
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Lutheran Christmas Eve services in Montgomery
- St. Paul Lutheran Church · Atlanta Highway · 2026 times not posted yet
Lutheran services in other cities
Methodist Christmas Eve services in Montgomery
- First United Methodist Church Montgomery · Cloverdale · 2026 times not posted yet
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Presbyterian Christmas Eve services in Montgomery
- Trinity Presbyterian Church · South Hull Street · 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Montgomery
What time are Christmas Eve services in Montgomery?
So far one Montgomery church on this page has posted 2026 times: Trinity Presbyterian Church holds Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion at 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 24, 2026. The other 6 churches held Christmas Eve services in past years and have not posted 2026 times yet. Each listing links to the church's own page.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in Montgomery?
Two churches on this page held family Christmas Eve services in 2025: St. John's Episcopal Church downtown and First United Methodist Church in Cloverdale. Neither has posted 2026 times yet. Trinity Presbyterian Church offers a nursery for children three and under at its 4:00 PM service on December 24, 2026.
Is there a Midnight Mass in Montgomery?
Resurrection Catholic Church on Forbes Drive has held a Christmas Eve Midnight Mass in past years, but it has not posted 2026 times on a page we could open. St. John's Episcopal Church has held a late evening Christmas Eve service. We recheck weekly from November 20 and add posted times.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in Montgomery?
None of the churches on this page has posted a Spanish-language Christmas Eve service for 2026. Spanish Christmas Masses in Montgomery are most often held at Catholic parishes, which usually post Christmas schedules in December. We will add Spanish services here as soon as a church posts them on its own page.
Do I need tickets or reservations?
None of the Montgomery churches listed here has said that tickets or reservations are needed for Christmas Eve 2026, including Trinity Presbyterian Church, which has posted its times. If a church adds a reservation system when it posts its schedule, we will note it in that church's listing.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online?
No Montgomery church on this page has posted 2026 Christmas Eve livestream details yet. Trinity Presbyterian Church has a general Watch Live link on its website, but its Christmas page does not say whether Christmas Eve will be streamed. Check each church's own page in December.
How early should we arrive?
Christmas Eve services in Montgomery can fill, especially the afternoon and early evening candlelight services that families prefer. Plan to arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to park and find a seat, and allow extra time downtown.
How long is a family Christmas Eve service?
Most family and candlelight Christmas Eve services last about 45 minutes to one hour. Services with communion or a full choir can run a little longer. When Montgomery churches post 2026 service details that include length, we will show them in the listing for that church.
When do churches in Montgomery post their Christmas Eve times?
Most Montgomery churches post Christmas Eve times between late November and mid December on their websites and Facebook pages. Trinity Presbyterian Church has already posted its 2026 times. Churches without 2026 times are listed as not posted yet, and we recheck them weekly from November 20.
Is there parking or childcare?
Trinity Presbyterian Church offers a nursery for children three and under at its 4:00 PM Christmas Eve service only. First Baptist Church Montgomery offered childcare at its earliest Christmas Eve service in 2025, and Frazer Church's Christmas page lists childcare at its earliest service but gives no year. Check each church's page for parking details.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in Montgomery hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many churches in Montgomery hold Christmas Eve services?
This page lists 7 churches in Montgomery with Christmas Eve services. 1 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 Montgomery?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 4:00 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion).
Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Montgomery?
Yes. Trinity Presbyterian Church lists a candlelight service for 2026. Many candlelight services end with the congregation holding lit candles, so families with small children may want a seat near the aisle.
Which parts of Montgomery have Christmas Eve services?
Churches on this page are spread across Atlanta Highway, Cloverdale, Downtown, Forbes Drive and South Hull Street. Each listing has its address and a map link.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find in Montgomery 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 Alabama?
Our page for Alabama 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 Montgomery?
Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Montgomery 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.