Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
We list 13 San Diego churches that hold Christmas Eve services, and 3 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 San Diego
Mission Hills United Church of Christ
United Church of ChristMission Hills
- 4:30 PM Family Service (Christmas carols and candlelight)
Family - 8:00 PM Lessons and Carols
The 8:00 PM service is a traditional candlelight service with readings, anthems and carols.
4070 Jackdaw St, San Diego, CA 92103 · Map (opens in a new tab)
All Hallows Catholic Church
CatholicLa Jolla
- 3:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass (in the Church and the Parish Hall)
- 5:30 PM Christmas Eve Mass (in the Church)
- 8:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass (in the Church)
Carols are sung before each Mass. Christmas Day Mass is at 9:00 AM.
6602 La Jolla Scenic Dr S, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Rock Church (Point Loma)
Point Loma
- 4:00 PM Candlelight Christmas Eve Service (Kids receive flameless candles)
Free - 6:00 PM Candlelight Christmas Eve Service (Kids receive flameless candles)
Free
Free. The Chula Vista and El Cajon campuses join the Point Loma services.
2277 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in San Diego 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. Paul's Cathedral
EpiscopalBankers Hill
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
In 2025 the cathedral held a family service of about 45 minutes and a late service that was livestreamed.
2728 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 · Map (opens in a new tab)
First United Methodist Church of San Diego
United MethodistMission Valley
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
In 2025 services were also streamed on YouTube.
2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Newbreak Church (Ocean Beach)
Ocean Beach
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
In 2025 services were about an hour, with activity bags and flameless candles for kids.
4694 Cape May Ave, San Diego, CA 92107 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Newbreak Church (Scripps Ranch)
Scripps Ranch
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
In 2025 services were about an hour, with activity bags and flameless candles for kids.
10635 Scripps Ranch Blvd, San Diego, CA 92131 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Newbreak Church (Tierrasanta)
Tierrasanta
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
In 2025 services were about an hour, with activity bags and flameless candles for kids.
10791 Tierrasanta Blvd, San Diego, CA 92124 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Joseph Cathedral
CatholicDowntown (Cortez Hill)
2026 times not posted yet
1535 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 · Map (opens in a new tab)
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego
Unitarian UniversalistHillcrest
2026 times not posted yet
4190 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Pacific Life Church
Pacific Beach
2026 times not posted yet
The church meets at Crown Point Junior Music Academy.
4033 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Faith Community Church
Serra Mesa
2026 times not posted yet
2285 Murray Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA 92123 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church
Greek OrthodoxUniversity Heights
2026 times not posted yet
3655 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Eve services by tradition in San Diego
Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order. Tap a church to jump to its listing.
Catholic (2) · Church of Christ (1) · Episcopal (1) · Methodist (1) · Orthodox (1) · Unitarian Universalist (1)
Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in San Diego
- All Hallows Catholic Church · La Jolla · 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 8:00 PM
- St. Joseph Cathedral · Downtown (Cortez Hill) · 2026 times not posted yet
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Church of Christ Christmas Eve services in San Diego
- Mission Hills United Church of Christ · Mission Hills · 4:30 PM, 8:00 PM
Church of Christ services in other cities
Episcopal Christmas Eve services in San Diego
- St. Paul's Cathedral · Bankers Hill · 2026 times not posted yet
Episcopal Christmas Eve services across California · Episcopal services in other cities
Methodist Christmas Eve services in San Diego
- First United Methodist Church of San Diego · Mission Valley · 2026 times not posted yet
Methodist Christmas Eve services across California · Methodist services in other cities
Orthodox Christmas Eve services in San Diego
- St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church · University Heights · 2026 times not posted yet
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Unitarian Universalist Christmas Eve services in San Diego
- First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego · Hillcrest · 2026 times not posted yet
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in San Diego
What time are Christmas Eve services in San Diego?
Posted 2026 times so far run from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 24. All Hallows in La Jolla has Masses at 3:00, 5:30 and 8:00 PM, Rock Church in Point Loma at 4:00 and 6:00 PM, and Mission Hills UCC at 4:30 and 8:00 PM.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in San Diego?
Yes. Mission Hills United Church of Christ has a 4:30 PM Family Service with carols and candlelight, and Rock Church gives kids flameless candles at its 4:00 and 6:00 PM services. Several other churches on this page held family services in 2025 and have not posted 2026 times yet.
Is there a Midnight Mass in San Diego?
No late-night service is posted for 2026 yet. St. Paul's Cathedral in Bankers Hill held a Solemn Midnight Mass in 2025, and St. Joseph Cathedral downtown held a Solemn Candlelight Christmas Eve Mass in past years. We add late services here as soon as a church posts its 2026 times.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in San Diego?
No Spanish-language Christmas Eve service is posted for 2026 on this page yet. Catholic parishes in the Diocese of San Diego usually post Christmas schedules in December. Check each parish page closer to the date, and we add Spanish services here once 2026 times appear on a church's own page.
Do I need tickets or reservations?
Most churches listed here have not said whether tickets are needed for 2026. Rock Church lists its 2026 Candlelight Christmas Eve Service as free. All Hallows uses both its church and parish hall for its 3:00 PM Mass. Check each church's page once 2026 details are posted.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online?
No 2026 livestream is confirmed yet. In 2025, St. Paul's Cathedral streamed its late service and First United Methodist streamed its Christmas Eve services on YouTube. Newbreak Church also holds online services. Check each church's page closer to December 24 for 2026 streaming details.
How early should we arrive?
Arriving 15 to 30 minutes early is a sensible plan, since family services and early evening times fill fastest. All Hallows uses both its church and parish hall at 3:00 PM, and Newbreak Church has said parking and seating are easier for early arrivals.
How long is a family Christmas Eve service?
Family services in San Diego are often 45 minutes to an hour. In 2025, St. Paul's Cathedral described its family carol service as about 45 minutes, and Newbreak Church said its services typically run about an hour. Check each listing for 2026 details.
When do churches in San Diego post their Christmas Eve times?
Some large churches post in October or November, and most post from late November to mid December. Catholic parishes often share Christmas Mass times in December. We recheck every church weekly from November 20 and add 2026 times once they appear on the church's own page.
Is there parking or childcare?
Few 2026 notes are posted yet. Newbreak Church has said parking is easier for early arrivals, and Pacific Life Church meets at Crown Point Junior Music Academy in Pacific Beach. We add parking and childcare notes to each listing as churches post them for 2026.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in San Diego hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many churches in San Diego hold Christmas Eve services?
This page lists 13 churches in San Diego with Christmas Eve services. 3 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 San Diego?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 3:00 PM at All Hallows Catholic Church (Christmas Eve Mass (in the Church and the Parish Hall)).
Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in San Diego?
Yes. Rock Church (Point Loma) lists 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 San Diego have Christmas Eve services?
Churches on this page are spread across Bankers Hill, Downtown (Cortez Hill), Hillcrest, La Jolla, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach and more. Each listing has its address and a map link.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find in San Diego 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 California?
Our page for California 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 San Diego?
Our guide to Christmas events for kids in San Diego 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.