Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 8, 2026
3 Episcopal churches in New Haven 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 New Haven
Christ Church
EpiscopalBroadway
- 4:30 PM Blessing of the Crèche and Mass with Carols
- 10:00 PM Solemn High Mass of the Nativity
Livestream
The Christmas Eve schedule lists a Blessing of the Crèche with Mass with Carols and a later Solemn High Mass, livestreamed.
84 Broadway, New Haven, CT 06511 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in New Haven 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.
Trinity on the Green
EpiscopalDowntown, on the Green
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
In 2025 the Christmas Eve schedule included an All Ages Worship and Christmas Festival for children and families.
230 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06511 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Thomas's Episcopal Church
EpiscopalEast Rock
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
In 2025 the Christmas Eve service was a Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist, with front seating reserved for families with small children.
830 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511 · Map (opens in a new tab)
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in New Haven
How do I find an Episcopal Christmas Eve service near me in New Haven?
Pick your city on this page. Each city lists every Episcopal 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 Episcopal churches in New Haven hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 3 Episcopal churches in New Haven. 1 has posted 2026 times so far, and we add the rest as each church posts them.
What is the earliest Episcopal Christmas Eve service in New Haven?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 4:30 PM at Christ Church (Blessing of the Crèche and Mass with Carols).
What is the latest Episcopal Christmas Eve service in New Haven?
Of the times posted so far, the latest is 10:00 PM at Christ Church (Solemn High Mass of the Nativity).
Can I watch a Episcopal Christmas Eve service online?
Yes. Livestreams are listed for Christ Church. 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 an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in New Haven?
Yes. We list Christ Church, St. Thomas's Episcopal Church and Trinity on the Green in New Haven.
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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 8, 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.