Christmas Eve Services in Murfreesboro (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 13, 2026 · Checked weekly

Times come only from each church’s own website, checked every week by the Rally team. How we check

Find Christmas Eve services in Murfreesboro on Thursday, December 24, 2026: 6 churches in the Murfreesboro area are listed here. 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.

Christmas Eve in Murfreesboro at a glance

  • 6Murfreesboro area churches listed
  • 1have posted 2026 times
  • 2:00 PMearliest service
  • 11:00 PMlatest service
  • Earliest family service: 4:00 PM at First United Methodist Church.
  • Latest service posted: 11:00 PM at First United Methodist Church.
  • 4 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.

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Christmas Eve service times in Murfreesboro

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
Afternoon
2:00 PMFirst United Methodist ChurchService
4:00 PMFirst United Methodist ChurchFamily
Evening
7:00 PMFirst United Methodist ChurchCandlelight
Late night
11:00 PMFirst United Methodist ChurchCandlelight

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Churches with Christmas Eve services in Murfreesboro

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First United Methodist Church

United Methodist · Thompson Lane

  • 2:00 PMModern Service (Childcare for birth to age 4)
  • 4:00 PMFamily Friendly Service (Includes a first grade Nativity play; childcare for birth to age 4)
    Family
  • 7:00 PMTraditional Candlelight Service with Brass Band
  • 11:00 PMTraditional Candlelight Service with Brass Band

265 W Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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More Murfreesboro 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.

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Christmas Eve services by tradition in Murfreesboro

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

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Christmas Eve services in Murfreesboro: questions families ask

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in the Murfreesboro area hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.

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

This page lists 6 churches in the Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Murfreesboro?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 11:00 PM at First United Methodist Church.

Where can I go to Christmas Eve Mass in Murfreesboro?

This page lists 1 Catholic church in the Murfreesboro area. Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church has not posted 2026 Mass times yet; we check every week.

Is there a midnight Mass or midnight service on Christmas Eve in Murfreesboro?

No church on this page has posted a midnight service for 2026 yet. The latest posted so far is 11:00 PM at First United Methodist Church. Some churches add a late service when they post their full schedule, and we recheck every week.

Which churches in Murfreesboro have a family or children's Christmas Eve service?

Churches with a family or children's service posted for 2026 include First United Methodist Church. Family services are usually earlier and shorter, often with a children's pageant or simple songs.

Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Murfreesboro?

Yes. First United Methodist Church lists a candlelight service for 2026. Times are on each listing above.

Which parts of the Murfreesboro area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Downtown, East Castle Street, North Tennessee Boulevard, North Thompson Lane, Riverdale and Thompson Lane. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Murfreesboro?

The 6 churches on this page include 2 Baptist, 1 Catholic, 1 Episcopal and 1 United Methodist. Baptist: First Baptist Church Murfreesboro and New Vision Baptist Church (Battlefield campus). Catholic: Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

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

First Baptist Church Murfreesboro, LifePoint Church (Riverdale Campus), New Vision Baptist Church (Battlefield campus), Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church and St. Paul's Episcopal Church held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

Which Murfreesboro churches had a family Christmas Eve service last year?

LifePoint Church (Riverdale Campus) and St. Paul's Episcopal Church held a family or children's Christmas Eve service last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

When do churches in Murfreesboro 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 Baptist Christmas Eve service in Murfreesboro?

Yes. This page lists 2 Baptist churches in Murfreesboro with Christmas Eve services, including First Baptist Church Murfreesboro (East Castle Street) and New Vision Baptist Church (Battlefield campus) (North Thompson Lane). Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Murfreesboro?

Yes. This page lists 1 Catholic church in Murfreesboro with Christmas Eve services, including Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church (North Tennessee Boulevard). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in Murfreesboro?

Yes. This page lists 1 Episcopal church in Murfreesboro with Christmas Eve services, including St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Downtown). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Methodist Christmas Eve service in Murfreesboro?

Yes. This page lists 1 Methodist church in Murfreesboro with Christmas Eve services, including First United Methodist Church (Thompson Lane). First United Methodist Church has posted 2026 times starting at 2:00 PM.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Murfreesboro 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 Tennessee?

Our page for Tennessee 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 Murfreesboro?

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

How can a church add its Christmas Eve services to this page?

Use the free Add your church form at rallytakesthetrain.com/add-christmas-eve-service. Enter your service times and your contact details, then confirm your email address. We check the times against your church website, and once your listing is live we email you the link. Listing is always free, and no church can pay to be placed higher.

How does a church update or correct its Christmas Eve times?

Use the Update your times form at rallytakesthetrain.com/update-christmas-eve-service, or tap “Is this your church? Update your times” on your listing. Changes go live after you confirm your email, and the email must come from your church’s own web domain. To keep listings accurate, requests to remove a church or change its website are reviewed by a person first.

Are the Christmas Eve times on this page confirmed?

Every time comes from the church’s own website or was sent by the church and confirmed by email. Listings sent by a church show “Times sent by the church” with the date of the last update. Plans can change, so check the church’s own page before you go.

How we check

  • Every time comes from the church’s own website or official page. We never copy times from other directories.
  • We show a time as 2026 only when the church’s page names December 24, 2026, or Thursday, December 24 together with another sign of 2026.
  • Churches that have not posted 2026 times are listed only if their own site shows a Christmas Eve service from 2022 or later.
  • The Rally team rechecks every church each week through Christmas Eve and updates the date at the top of this page.
  • No church pays to be listed or placed higher.
  • Churches can send their own times through our free form. We only publish them after the church confirms its email address, and the email must come from the church’s own web domain. Removals and website changes are always reviewed by a person.
  • Listings sent by a church show “Times sent by the church” with the date they were updated.

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 from each church’s own page, or are sent by the church and confirmed by email; check with the church before you go. Church staff can add your church or update your times for free. Other questions: kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com.

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