Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
6 Episcopal churches in New York City 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 York City
Trinity Church Wall Street
EpiscopalFinancial District
- 3:00 PM Family Eucharist and Christmas Pageant (family service with a Christmas pageant)
Family - 5:00 PM Solemne Eucaristía de Navidad en español and Christmas Pageant (includes a Christmas pageant)
FamilySpanish - 7:00 PM Holy Eucharist
- 9:00 PM Holy Eucharist
- 11:00 PM Candlelight Eucharist
All five Christmas Eve services are listed at Trinity Church. The 5:00 PM service is in Spanish.
89 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
EpiscopalMorningside Heights
- 10:30 PM Christmas Eve: Festal Eucharist
LivestreamNo passes required
Prelude music begins at 10:00 PM; service ends about 11:55 PM.
1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street, New York, NY 10025 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in New York City 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.
St. Bartholomew's Church
EpiscopalMidtown East
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
No reservations or tickets needed for Christmas services in 2025; free parking voucher was offered for Metropolitan 51 parking, 136 E. 51st Street.
325 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Ann & the Holy Trinity
EpiscopalBrooklyn Heights
2026 times not posted yet
A Christmas pageant was part of Christmas Eve in 2022.
157 Montague Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201-3587 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Grace Church
EpiscopalGreenwich Village / East Village
2026 times not posted yet
Phone (212) 254-2000.
802 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue
Episcopal Diocese of New YorkMidtown
2026 times not posted yet
1 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 · Map (opens in a new tab)
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in New York City
How do I find an Episcopal Christmas Eve service near me in New York City?
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 York City hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 6 Episcopal churches in New York City. 2 have 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 York City?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 3:00 PM at Trinity Church Wall Street (Family Eucharist and Christmas Pageant).
What is the latest Episcopal Christmas Eve service in New York City?
Of the times posted so far, the latest is 11:00 PM at Trinity Church Wall Street (Candlelight Eucharist).
Is there a midnight Christmas Eve service in New York City?
Yes. Services at or near midnight are posted at Trinity Church Wall Street.
Are there family or children's Episcopal Christmas Eve services in New York City?
Yes. Family or children's services are posted at Trinity Church Wall Street. They are usually earlier and shorter, often with a pageant or simple songs.
Are there candlelight Episcopal Christmas Eve services in New York City?
Yes. Candlelight services are posted at Trinity Church Wall Street.
Are there Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Spanish in New York City?
Yes. Services in Spanish are posted at Trinity Church Wall Street.
Can I watch a Episcopal Christmas Eve service online?
Yes. Livestreams are listed for Cathedral of St. John the Divine. 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 York City?
Yes. We list Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Grace Church, Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue and St. Ann & the Holy Trinity in New York City.
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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.