Christmas Eve Services in The Villages (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 9, 2026 · Checked weekly

7 churches in the The Villages area with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 1 has 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

  • 7 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 1 has posted 2026 times so far.
  • Latest service posted: 10:00 PM at Hope Lutheran Church.
  • 5 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.

Planning the rest of the season? See Christmas events for kids in The Villages and Christmas train rides in Florida.

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 The Villages

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
2:00 PMHope Lutheran ChurchService
3:00 PMHope Lutheran ChurchService
4:00 PMHope Lutheran ChurchService
5:00 PMHope Lutheran ChurchService
5:00 PMHope Lutheran ChurchService
8:00 PMHope Lutheran ChurchService
10:00 PMHope Lutheran ChurchService

Churches with Christmas Eve services in The Villages

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Hope Lutheran Church

Lutheran · Hope Central Campus, CR 466 and Morse Blvd

  • 2:00 PMChristmas Eve Worship, Hope at Everglades Rec Center
  • 3:00 PMChristmas Eve Worship, Hope Central Campus
  • 4:00 PMChristmas Eve Worship, Hope at Everglades Rec Center
  • 5:00 PMChristmas Eve Worship, Hope Central Campus
  • 5:00 PMChristmas Eve Worship, Hope Lake Weir Campus
  • 8:00 PMChristmas Eve Worship, Hope Central Campus
  • 10:00 PMChristmas Eve Worship, Hope Central Campus

250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, FL 32162

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More The Villages 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 The Villages

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

Catholic Christmas Eve services in The Villages (2)

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Congregational Christmas Eve services in The Villages (1)

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Episcopal Christmas Eve services in The Villages (1)

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Lutheran Christmas Eve services in The Villages (1)

  • Hope Lutheran Church, Hope Central Campus, CR 466 and Morse Blvd: 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:00 PM

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Methodist Christmas Eve services in The Villages (1)

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More Christmas for families in The Villages

Family Christmas plans in and around The Villages, from Rally’s own guides.

Questions about Christmas Eve services in The Villages

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

How many churches in the The Villages area hold Christmas Eve services?

This page lists 7 churches in the The Villages area with Christmas Eve services. 1 has 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 The Villages?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 2:00 PM at Hope Lutheran Church.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in The Villages?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 10:00 PM at Hope Lutheran Church.

Which parts of the The Villages area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in CR 466, Hope Central Campus, CR 466 and Morse Blvd, Near Spanish Springs, Oxford, Summerfield, The Villages and Wildwood. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in The Villages?

The 7 churches on this page include 1 Catholic, 1 Episcopal, 1 Lutheran, 1 Roman Catholic and 1 United Church of Christ and others. Catholic: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Episcopal: St. George Episcopal Church.

Which The Villages churches have not posted 2026 Christmas Eve times yet?

Fairway Christian Church, New Covenant United Methodist Church, St. George Episcopal Church, St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and UCC at The Villages held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

When do churches in The Villages 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 Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in The Villages?

Yes. This page lists 2 Catholic churches in The Villages with Christmas Eve services, including St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (Summerfield) and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church (Wildwood). Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Congregational Christmas Eve service in The Villages?

Yes. This page lists 1 Congregational (UCC) church in The Villages with Christmas Eve services, including UCC at The Villages (Oxford). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in The Villages?

Yes. This page lists 1 Episcopal church in The Villages with Christmas Eve services, including St. George Episcopal Church (Near Spanish Springs). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Lutheran Christmas Eve service in The Villages?

Yes. This page lists 1 Lutheran church in The Villages with Christmas Eve services, including Hope Lutheran Church (Hope Central Campus, CR 466 and Morse Blvd). Hope Lutheran Church has posted 2026 times starting at 2:00 PM.

Is there a Methodist Christmas Eve service in The Villages?

Yes. This page lists 1 Methodist church in The Villages with Christmas Eve services, including New Covenant United Methodist Church (The Villages). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

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 Florida?

Our page for Florida 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 The Villages?

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

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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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