Christmas Eve Services in Palm Bay (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 9, 2026 · Checked weekly

6 churches in the Palm Bay 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.
  • Earliest family service: 4:00 PM at Covenant Church Palm Bay.
  • Latest service posted: 7:00 PM at Covenant Church Palm Bay.
  • 6 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.

Planning the rest of the season? See Christmas events for kids in Palm Bay and Christmas train rides in Florida.

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 Palm Bay

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
4:00 PMCovenant Church Palm BayFamily
7:00 PMCovenant Church Palm BayCandlelight

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Palm Bay

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Covenant Church Palm Bay

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) · Northeast Palm Bay

  • 4:00 PMCandlelight service (Family-friendly, with the Children's Choir and a shorter homily; childcare for ages 0 to kindergarten)
    Family
  • 7:00 PMCandlelight service (Childcare for ages 0 to kindergarten)

760 Emerson Dr NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907

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More Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay

Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order, in the same format.

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Palm Bay

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

How many churches in the Palm Bay area hold Christmas Eve services?

This page lists 6 churches in the Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 4:00 PM at Covenant Church Palm Bay.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Palm Bay?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 7:00 PM at Covenant Church Palm Bay.

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

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

Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Palm Bay?

Yes. Covenant Church Palm Bay lists a candlelight service for 2026. Times are on each listing above.

Which parts of the Palm Bay area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Malabar Road, Northeast Palm Bay, Northwest Palm Bay, Port Malabar and South Palm Bay. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Palm Bay?

The 6 churches on this page include 1 Baptist, 1 Catholic, 1 Pentecostal, 1 Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and 1 United Methodist. Baptist: Faith Baptist Church. Catholic: Our Lady of Grace Church.

Which Palm Bay churches have not posted 2026 Christmas Eve times yet?

Christ United Methodist Church Palm Bay, Eastwind Pentecostal Church, Faith Baptist Church, Our Lady of Grace Church and Peace Lutheran Church held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

When do churches in Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay?

Yes. This page lists 1 Baptist church in Palm Bay with Christmas Eve services, including Faith Baptist Church (Northwest Palm Bay). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Palm Bay?

Yes. This page lists 1 Catholic church in Palm Bay with Christmas Eve services, including Our Lady of Grace Church (Malabar Road). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Lutheran Christmas Eve service in Palm Bay?

Yes. This page lists 1 Lutheran church in Palm Bay with Christmas Eve services, including Peace Lutheran Church (Port Malabar). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Methodist Christmas Eve service in Palm Bay?

Yes. This page lists 1 Methodist church in Palm Bay with Christmas Eve services, including Christ United Methodist Church Palm Bay (South Palm Bay). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Pentecostal Christmas Eve service in Palm Bay?

Yes. This page lists 1 Pentecostal church in Palm Bay with Christmas Eve services, including Eastwind Pentecostal Church (Northeast Palm Bay). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Palm Bay 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 Florida?

Our page for Florida 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 Palm Bay?

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

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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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