Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
This page lists 17 Seattle churches and campuses that hold Christmas Eve services, with a link to each church's own schedule. Two have posted 2026 times so far; we last checked on November 7, 2026.
Christmas Eve service times in Seattle
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
EpiscopalLower Queen Anne
- 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass (children and families present the Christmas story)
FamilyLivestream - 11:00 PM The First Solemn Mass of Christmas
Livestream
Carols and motets begin at 10:30 PM before the 11:00 PM Mass. Both services are livestreamed on the church website.
15 Roy Street, Seattle, WA 98109 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Seattle First Baptist Church
BaptistCapitol Hill
- 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Held in the sanctuary. Listed as 5:00 to 6:15 PM, with communion and candle lighting.
1111 Harvard Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in Seattle 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.
Bethany Community Church (Ballard)
Ballard
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
6541 Jones Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Fauntleroy Church, UCC
United Church of ChristFauntleroy
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
In 2025 the family service was followed by cake in Fellowship Hall, and the later evening service was livestreamed on YouTube.
9140 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Bethany Community Church (Green Lake)
Green Lake
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
8023 Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98103 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Bethany Community Church (Northeast)
Lake City
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
3841 NE 123rd St, Seattle, WA 98125 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Bethany Community Church (West Seattle)
West Seattle
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
8600 9th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Peace Lutheran Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaWest Seattle
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
The 2025 children's service was about 45 minutes, with carols and the Christmas story.
8316 39th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
EpiscopalCapitol Hill
2026 times not posted yet
The late service was livestreamed in 2025. Incense is used at the late service.
1245 10th Ave. E, Seattle, WA 98102 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. James Cathedral
CatholicFirst Hill
2026 times not posted yet
The Archdiocese of Seattle has livestreamed the archbishop's Christmas Eve Mass on Facebook and Vimeo.
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA · Map (opens in a new tab)
Epiphany Parish of Seattle
EpiscopalMadrona
2026 times not posted yet
1805 38th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Queen Anne Lutheran Church
Lutheran (ELCA)Queen Anne
2026 times not posted yet
2400 8th Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Anne Catholic Church
CatholicQueen Anne
2026 times not posted yet
1411 1st Ave W., Seattle, WA 98119 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Blessed Sacrament Church
CatholicUniversity District
2026 times not posted yet
In 2025 an open house in the parish hall ran between the evening Mass and Midnight Mass.
5041 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 · Map (opens in a new tab)
University Presbyterian Church
PresbyterianUniversity District
2026 times not posted yet
Children sit with their parents; a kid's bulletin, a family room and a nursing lounge were offered. The 5 PM service was livestreamed.
4540 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 · Map (opens in a new tab)
First Church Seattle (First United Methodist Church of Seattle)
United MethodistUptown
2026 times not posted yet
Past Christmas Eve services were offered in person and online.
180 Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98109 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Messiah Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church Missouri SynodWedgwood
2026 times not posted yet
7050 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Eve services by tradition in Seattle
Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order. Tap a church to jump to its listing.
Baptist (1) · Catholic (3) · Church of Christ (1) · Episcopal (3) · Lutheran (3) · Methodist (1) · Presbyterian (1)
Baptist Christmas Eve services in Seattle
- Seattle First Baptist Church · Capitol Hill · 5:00 PM
Baptist services in other cities
Catholic (3)
- Blessed Sacrament Church · University District · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Anne Catholic Church · Queen Anne · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. James Cathedral · First Hill · 2026 times not posted yet
See all Catholic listings in Seattle · Catholic services in other cities
Church of Christ Christmas Eve services in Seattle
- Fauntleroy Church, UCC · Fauntleroy · 2026 times not posted yet
Church of Christ services in other cities
Episcopal (3)
- Epiphany Parish of Seattle · Madrona · 2026 times not posted yet
- Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral · Capitol Hill · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church · Lower Queen Anne · 5:00 PM, 11:00 PM
See all Episcopal listings in Seattle · Episcopal services in other cities
Lutheran (3)
- Messiah Lutheran Church · Wedgwood · 2026 times not posted yet
- Peace Lutheran Church · West Seattle · 2026 times not posted yet
- Queen Anne Lutheran Church · Queen Anne · 2026 times not posted yet
See all Lutheran listings in Seattle · Lutheran services in other cities
Methodist Christmas Eve services in Seattle
- First Church Seattle (First United Methodist Church of Seattle) · Uptown · 2026 times not posted yet
Methodist services in other cities
Presbyterian Christmas Eve services in Seattle
- University Presbyterian Church · University District · 2026 times not posted yet
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Seattle
What time are Christmas Eve services in Seattle?
Posted 2026 times so far run from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Thursday, December 24, 2026. St. Paul's Episcopal and Seattle First Baptist start at 5:00 PM, and St. Paul's also has an 11:00 PM Mass. The other churches here have not posted 2026 times yet, and we add them as they appear.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in Seattle?
Yes. St. Paul's Episcopal Church lists a 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass where children and families present the Christmas story. In 2025, Fauntleroy Church and Peace Lutheran also held services aimed at families with young children. Check each church's page for 2026 details as December approaches.
Is there a Midnight Mass in Seattle?
St. Paul's Episcopal Church lists The First Solemn Mass of Christmas at 11:00 PM, with carols from 10:30 PM. In past years, St. James Cathedral, Saint Mark's Cathedral and Blessed Sacrament also held late Christmas Eve services, and their 2026 times are not posted yet.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in Seattle?
None of the churches on this page has posted a Spanish-language Christmas Eve service for 2026 yet. Catholic parishes usually post their Christmas Mass schedules, including Spanish Masses, in December. We will add them here once a church posts its 2026 schedule.
Do I need tickets or reservations?
None of the 2026 listings on this page mentions tickets or reservations. Most Christmas Eve services are open without tickets, but rules vary. Check the church's own page before you go, since some churches add registration for their busiest services.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online?
Yes. St. Paul's Episcopal Church will livestream both its 5:00 PM and 11:00 PM services on December 24, 2026. The Archdiocese of Seattle has livestreamed the archbishop's Christmas Eve Mass at St. James Cathedral on Facebook and Vimeo, and other churches here streamed services in 2025.
How early should we arrive?
The churches listed here do not post arrival advice for 2026. Christmas Eve services are often the busiest of the year, so plan extra time for parking or transit and seating. St. Paul's begins carols at 10:30 PM before its 11:00 PM Mass.
How long is a family Christmas Eve service?
Lengths vary. Seattle First Baptist lists its 5:00 PM candlelight service as running until 6:15 PM. In 2025, Peace Lutheran's children's service was about 45 minutes. Check each church's page for 2026 lengths. Plan around your family's usual bedtime when choosing a time.
When do churches in Seattle post their Christmas Eve times?
Most churches post Christmas Eve times from late November to mid December, and Catholic parishes often post in December. We recheck the churches on this page each week from November 20 and add 2026 times as soon as they are posted.
Is there parking or childcare?
Parking and childcare details for 2026 are not posted yet. In past years, University Presbyterian offered a family room and nursing lounge, and Blessed Sacrament held an open house in its parish hall on Christmas Eve. Check each church's own page for 2026 details before you go.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in Seattle hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many churches in Seattle hold Christmas Eve services?
This page lists 17 churches in Seattle 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 Seattle?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 5:00 PM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Christmas Eve Mass).
Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Seattle?
Yes. Seattle First Baptist Church 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 Seattle have Christmas Eve services?
Churches on this page are spread across Ballard, Capitol Hill, Fauntleroy, First Hill, Green Lake, Lake City, Lower Queen Anne and Madrona and more. Each listing has its address and a map link.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find in Seattle 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 Washington?
Our page for Washington 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 Seattle?
Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Seattle 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.