Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
This page lists 9 St. Louis churches that hold Christmas Eve services, with a link to each church's own schedule. None has posted full 2026 times yet, and we last checked on November 7, 2026.
More churches in St. Louis 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.
First Unitarian Church of St. Louis
Unitarian UniversalistCentral West End
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
In 2025 the service was followed by cider and cookies in the Fellowship Hall.
5007 Waterman Boulevard, St. Louis, MO · Map (opens in a new tab)
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
CatholicCentral West End
2026 times not posted yet
4431 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christ Church Cathedral
EpiscopalDowntown
2026 times not posted yet
1210 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church
CatholicShaw
2026 times not posted yet
3864 Flad Ave., St. Louis, MO · Map (opens in a new tab)
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
LutheranSouth City
2026 times not posted yet
The church's 2026-2027 Feast Service schedule lists a December 24 service but does not say AM or PM, so no time is shown yet. The church office is at 3636 Texas Avenue.
2650 Miami Street, St. Louis, MO 63118 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Cecilia Parish
CatholicSouth City
2026 times not posted yet
The Archdiocese of St. Louis lists a bilingual English and Spanish Christmas Eve Mass and Spanish Masses on Christmas Day for this parish.
5418 Louisiana Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Lucy Parish (Our Lady of Sorrows and St. Joan of Arc)
CatholicSouth City
2026 times not posted yet
The archdiocese lists this parish's Christmas Eve Masses at its Our Lady of Sorrows church, not at the parish office address shown here.
5800 Oleatha Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Ambrose Catholic Church
CatholicThe Hill
2026 times not posted yet
5130 Wilson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Union Avenue Christian Church
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)West End
2026 times not posted yet
733 Union Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Eve services by tradition in St. Louis
Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order. Tap a church to jump to its listing.
Catholic (5) · Christian Church (Disciples) (1) · Episcopal (1) · Lutheran (1) · Unitarian Universalist (1)
Catholic (5)
- Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis · Central West End · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Ambrose Catholic Church · The Hill · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Cecilia Parish · South City · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Lucy Parish (Our Lady of Sorrows and St. Joan of Arc) · South City · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church · Shaw · 2026 times not posted yet
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Disciples of Christ Christmas Eve services in St. Louis
- Union Avenue Christian Church · West End · 2026 times not posted yet
Episcopal Christmas Eve services in St. Louis
- Christ Church Cathedral · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
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Lutheran Christmas Eve services in St. Louis
- Holy Cross Lutheran Church · South City · 2026 times not posted yet
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Unitarian Universalist Christmas Eve services in St. Louis
- First Unitarian Church of St. Louis · Central West End · 2026 times not posted yet
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in St. Louis
What time are Christmas Eve services in St. Louis?
No church on this page has posted a full 2026 Christmas Eve time yet. Holy Cross Lutheran Church lists a December 24 Feast Service in its 2026-2027 schedule but has not said whether the 6:00 start is AM or PM. The other St. Louis churches listed held Christmas Eve services in past years and usually post times in late November or December.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in St. Louis?
In 2025, First Unitarian Church of St. Louis held a Christmas Eve service of lessons and carols for all ages. No St. Louis church on this page has posted a 2026 children's service yet. Catholic parishes often hold an afternoon Vigil Mass that many families attend, and we add family services as they are posted.
Is there a Midnight Mass in St. Louis?
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis in the Central West End held Lessons and Carols followed by Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve 2025. The 2026 schedule is not posted yet. We will add the time once the cathedral publishes it.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in St. Louis?
Yes. The Archdiocese of St. Louis lists a bilingual English and Spanish Christmas Eve Mass at St. Cecilia Parish on Louisiana Avenue, plus Spanish Masses on Christmas Day. The parish has not posted a dated 2026 schedule yet, so check its listing again in December before you go.
Do I need tickets or reservations?
None of the St. Louis churches on this page have announced tickets or reservations for 2026. Check each church's own page in December in case large services such as the Cathedral Basilica add reservations.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online?
No church on this page has posted 2026 livestream details for Christmas Eve yet. Check the Cathedral Basilica's page and each church's own page closer to December 24 for streaming links.
How early should we arrive?
Plan to arrive about 20 to 30 minutes early, and earlier for the Cathedral Basilica and other large churches, where Christmas Eve services fill quickly. Downtown and Central West End street parking gets busy that evening, so allow extra time to park and find seats with children.
How long is a family Christmas Eve service?
None of the St. Louis churches on this page have posted a length for 2026. Many family services and Vigil Masses run about an hour, while a service of Lessons and Carols followed by Midnight Mass runs longer. Check each church's own page before choosing a time for young children.
When do churches in St. Louis post their Christmas Eve times?
Holy Cross Lutheran Church has already listed a December 24 service in its 2026-2027 schedule. Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of St. Louis and most other churches usually post from late November to mid December. We recheck the churches on this page each week from November 20 and add new times as they appear.
Is there parking or childcare?
No St. Louis church on this page has posted 2026 childcare or parking details yet. Holy Cross Lutheran Church notes that its sanctuary is at 2650 Miami Street, while its office is on Texas Avenue. Check each church's own page for parking and childcare closer to December 24.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in St. Louis hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many churches in St. Louis hold Christmas Eve services?
This page lists 9 churches in St. Louis with Christmas Eve services. 0 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.
Which parts of St. Louis have Christmas Eve services?
Churches on this page are spread across Central West End, Downtown, Shaw, South City, The Hill and West End. Each listing has its address and a map link.
Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in St. Louis?
Yes. This page lists 5 Catholic churches in St. Louis with Christmas Eve services, including Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, St. Ambrose Catholic Church and St. Cecilia Parish. Their 2026 times are not posted yet; we add them as each church posts.
Is there a Christian Church Christmas Eve service in St. Louis?
Yes. This page lists 1 Christian Church (Disciples) church in St. Louis with Christmas Eve services, including Union Avenue Christian Church. Their 2026 times are not posted yet; we add them as each church posts.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find in St. Louis 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 Missouri?
Our page for Missouri 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 St. Louis?
Our guide to Christmas events for kids in St. Louis 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.