Christmas Eve Services in Reno (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 8, 2026 · Checked weekly

6 churches in the Reno area with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 2 have 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. 2 have posted 2026 times so far.
  • Earliest family service: 6:30 PM at Covenant Presbyterian Church of Reno.
  • Latest service posted: 9:00 PM at Covenant Presbyterian Church of Reno.
  • 1 church streams Christmas Eve online.
  • 3 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.

Planning the rest of the season? See Christmas events for kids in Reno and Christmas train rides in Nevada.

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 Reno

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
4:00 PMCarmel of RenoMass
6:30 PMCovenant Presbyterian Church of RenoFamily
9:00 PMCovenant Presbyterian Church of RenoFamily

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Reno

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Covenant Presbyterian Church of Reno

Presbyterian · Northwest Reno

  • 6:30 PMChristmas Eve Family Candlelight Service
    Family
  • 9:00 PMChristmas Eve Family Candlelight Service
    Family

6695 Mae Anne Avenue, Reno, NV 89523

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More Reno 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 Reno

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

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Reno

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

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

This page lists 6 churches in the Reno area with Christmas Eve services. 2 have 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 Reno?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 4:00 PM at Carmel of Reno.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Reno?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 9:00 PM at Covenant Presbyterian Church of Reno.

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

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

Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Reno?

Yes. Covenant Presbyterian Church of Reno lists a candlelight service for 2026. Times are on each listing above.

Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online from Reno?

Yes. Carmel of Reno lists a livestream for Christmas Eve. Each church's page has the link.

Which parts of the Reno area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Midtown, Northwest Reno, South Meadows and Southwest Reno. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Do any churches in Reno ask families to reserve seats for Christmas Eve?

Yes. Carmel of Reno asks families to reserve or get free seats for some services. Every other church on this page lists its services as open to everyone; check each church's page before you go.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Reno?

The 6 churches on this page include 1 Baptist, 1 Greek Orthodox and 1 Presbyterian. Baptist: South Reno Baptist Church. Greek Orthodox: Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church.

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

Hope Community Church, Living Stones Church Reno, Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church and South Reno Baptist Church held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

When do churches in Reno 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 Reno?

Yes. This page lists 1 Baptist church in Reno with Christmas Eve services, including South Reno Baptist Church (Southwest Reno). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there an Orthodox Christmas Eve service in Reno?

Yes. This page lists 1 Orthodox church in Reno with Christmas Eve services, including Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church (Southwest Reno). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Presbyterian Christmas Eve service in Reno?

Yes. This page lists 1 Presbyterian church in Reno with Christmas Eve services, including Covenant Presbyterian Church of Reno (Northwest Reno). Covenant Presbyterian Church of Reno has posted 2026 times starting at 6:30 PM.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Reno 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 Nevada?

Our page for Nevada 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 Reno?

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

Rally Takes the Train book cover

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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