Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
We list 10 Phoenix area churches that hold Christmas Eve services, and 2 have posted their times for Thursday, December 24, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026; more churches post their times in late November and early December.
Christmas Eve service times in Phoenix
All Saints' Episcopal Church
EpiscopalNorth Central
- 3:30 PM Children's Pageant, with Holy Eucharist
Family - 6:00 PM Lessons & Carols, with Holy Eucharist
- 8:30 PM Candlelight Eucharist
- 11:00 PM Candlelight Eucharist
6300 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Desert View Bible Church
North Phoenix
- 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Free
Listed as free, about one hour.
105 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in Phoenix 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.
Paradise Valley United Methodist Church
United MethodistParadise Valley
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
In 2025 the church offered childcare for ages four and under and a Christmas Wonderland family area.
4455 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christ Church Anglican
AnglicanBiltmore area
2026 times not posted yet
Bells to ring on Christmas Eve were offered in 2024: bring your own or borrow one.
5811 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Mary's Basilica
CatholicDowntown Phoenix
2026 times not posted yet
231 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
EpiscopalDowntown Phoenix
2026 times not posted yet
The cathedral holds a weekly Spanish-language Mass and livestreams its Sunday Choral Eucharist.
100 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85003 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Canyon Church of Christ
Church of ChristNorth Phoenix
2026 times not posted yet
34975 N North Valley Pkwy, Suite 136, Phoenix, AZ 85086 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Hillside Baptist Church
BaptistNorth Phoenix
2026 times not posted yet
1344 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Desert Springs Bible Church
Paradise Valley Village
2026 times not posted yet
The church describes its Christmas Eve services as family-friendly for all ages.
16215 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85032 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral
CatholicWest Phoenix
2026 times not posted yet
In past years the bishop's Christmas Eve Mass here was streamed online and shown on local TV.
6351 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Eve services by tradition in Phoenix
Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order. Tap a church to jump to its listing.
Anglican (ACNA) (1) · Baptist (1) · Catholic (2) · Church of Christ (1) · Episcopal (2) · Methodist (1)
Anglican Christmas Eve services in Phoenix
- Christ Church Anglican · Biltmore area · 2026 times not posted yet
Anglican services in other cities
Baptist Christmas Eve services in Phoenix
- Hillside Baptist Church · North Phoenix · 2026 times not posted yet
Baptist services in other cities
Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in Phoenix
- Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral · West Phoenix · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Mary's Basilica · Downtown Phoenix · 2026 times not posted yet
Catholic Christmas Eve services across Arizona · Catholic services in other cities
Church of Christ Christmas Eve services in Phoenix
- Canyon Church of Christ · North Phoenix · 2026 times not posted yet
Church of Christ services in other cities
Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Phoenix
- All Saints' Episcopal Church · North Central · 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:30 PM, 11:00 PM
- Trinity Episcopal Cathedral · Downtown Phoenix · 2026 times not posted yet
Episcopal Christmas Eve services across Arizona · Episcopal services in other cities
Methodist Christmas Eve services in Phoenix
- Paradise Valley United Methodist Church · Paradise Valley · 2026 times not posted yet
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Phoenix
What time are Christmas Eve services in Phoenix?
Posted 2026 times so far run from 3:30 PM to 11:00 PM on Thursday, December 24. All Saints' Episcopal Church on Central Avenue has services at 3:30, 6:00, 8:30 and 11:00 PM, and Desert View Bible Church in north Phoenix has a 5:00 PM candlelight service.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in Phoenix?
Yes. All Saints' Episcopal Church holds a Children's Pageant at 3:30 PM on December 24, 2026. Christ Church Anglican held a pageant service in 2024, and Paradise Valley United Methodist offered childcare and a family area in 2025; both have not posted 2026 times yet.
Is there a Midnight Mass in Phoenix?
All Saints' Episcopal Church has an 11:00 PM Candlelight Eucharist on December 24, 2026. Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral and St. Mary's Basilica have held late Christmas Eve Masses in past years and usually post schedules in December. We add them once 2026 times appear.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in Phoenix?
No Spanish-language Christmas Eve service is posted for 2026 yet. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral downtown holds a weekly Misa en Español, and St. Mary's Basilica has held a Mass in Spanish in December in past years. Check each church's page in December, and we add Spanish Christmas Eve services here once 2026 times appear.
Do I need tickets or reservations?
Most churches listed here have not said whether tickets are needed for 2026. Desert View Bible Church lists its 2026 candlelight service as free. St. Mary's Basilica has required reservations for its Christmas Eve Masses in past years, so check its page once the 2026 schedule is posted.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online?
No 2026 Christmas Eve livestream is posted yet. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral streams its Sunday services on YouTube, and the Diocese of Phoenix has broadcast the bishop's Christmas Eve Mass from Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral in past years. Check each church's page closer to December 24.
How early should we arrive?
Arriving 15 to 30 minutes early is a sensible plan on December 24, since family services and early evening times fill fastest. If a church asks for reservations, as St. Mary's Basilica has in past years, reserve ahead and still allow time for parking.
How long is a family Christmas Eve service?
Family services are often 45 minutes to an hour. Desert View Bible Church lists its 2026 candlelight service as one hour, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Other churches on this page have not posted 2026 lengths yet, and we add them when they do.
When do churches in Phoenix post their Christmas Eve times?
Some churches post in October or November, and most post from late November to mid December. Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Phoenix usually share Christmas Mass times in December. We recheck every church weekly from November 20 and add 2026 times as soon as they appear.
Is there parking or childcare?
Few 2026 notes are posted yet. Paradise Valley United Methodist Church offered childcare for ages four and under on Christmas Eve 2025. We add parking and childcare details to each listing once a church posts them for 2026, so open the church's page or call ahead.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in Phoenix hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many churches in Phoenix hold Christmas Eve services?
This page lists 10 churches in Phoenix with Christmas Eve services. 2 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 Phoenix?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 3:30 PM at All Saints' Episcopal Church (Children's Pageant, with Holy Eucharist).
Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Phoenix?
Yes. All Saints' Episcopal Church and Desert View Bible Church list 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 Phoenix have Christmas Eve services?
Churches on this page are spread across Biltmore area, Downtown Phoenix, North Central, North Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Paradise Valley Village and West Phoenix. Each listing has its address and a map link.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find in Phoenix 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 Arizona?
Our page for Arizona 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 Phoenix?
Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Phoenix 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.