Christmas Eve Services in Virginia Beach (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 7, 2026 · Checked weekly

7 churches in the Virginia Beach 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.
  • Earliest family service: 4:00 PM at Eastern Shore Chapel.
  • Latest service posted: 10:00 PM at Eastern Shore Chapel.
  • 4 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.

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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.

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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 Virginia Beach

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
4:00 PMEastern Shore ChapelFamily
7:00 PMEastern Shore ChapelService
10:00 PMEastern Shore ChapelCandlelight

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Virginia Beach

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Eastern Shore Chapel

Episcopal · Laskin Road / Great Neck

  • 4:00 PMFamily Service & Christmas Pageant (Kid-friendly service with a Christmas pageant)
    Family
  • 7:00 PMHoly Eucharist with Christmas music
  • 10:00 PMCandlelit Christmas Eve service

2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

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More Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach

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

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Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Virginia Beach (1)

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Methodist Christmas Eve services in Virginia Beach (1)

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Presbyterian Christmas Eve services in Virginia Beach (1)

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Virginia Beach

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

How many churches in the Virginia Beach area hold Christmas Eve services?

This page lists 7 churches in the Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 4:00 PM at Eastern Shore Chapel.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Virginia Beach?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 10:00 PM at Eastern Shore Chapel.

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

Churches with a family or children's service posted for 2026 include Eastern Shore Chapel. Family services are usually earlier and shorter, often with a children's pageant or simple songs.

Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Virginia Beach?

Yes. Eastern Shore Chapel lists a candlelight service for 2026. Times are on each listing above.

Which parts of the Virginia Beach area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Bayside, Kempsville, Laskin Road, Lynnhaven, Oceanfront and Pembroke. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Virginia Beach?

The 7 churches on this page include 2 Catholic, 1 Episcopal and 1 United Methodist. Catholic: Holy Spirit Catholic Church and Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Episcopal: Eastern Shore Chapel.

Which Virginia Beach churches have not posted 2026 Christmas Eve times yet?

Bayside Presbyterian Church, Community United Methodist Church, Grace Bible Church, Lynnhaven Campus, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Risen Church and Star of the Sea Catholic Church held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

When do churches in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?

Yes. This page lists 2 Catholic churches in Virginia Beach with Christmas Eve services, including Holy Spirit Catholic Church (Lynnhaven) and Star of the Sea Catholic Church (Oceanfront). Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in Virginia Beach?

Yes. This page lists 1 Episcopal church in Virginia Beach with Christmas Eve services, including Eastern Shore Chapel (Laskin Road). Eastern Shore Chapel has posted 2026 times starting at 4:00 PM.

Is there a Methodist Christmas Eve service in Virginia Beach?

Yes. This page lists 1 Methodist church in Virginia Beach with Christmas Eve services, including Community United Methodist Church (Kempsville). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Presbyterian Christmas Eve service in Virginia Beach?

Yes. This page lists 1 Presbyterian church in Virginia Beach with Christmas Eve services, including Bayside Presbyterian Church (Bayside). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia?

Our page for Virginia 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 Virginia Beach?

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

How early should we arrive for a Christmas Eve service?

Family and candlelight services are usually the busiest of the year. Arriving 20 to 30 minutes early helps with parking and seating together, especially with young children.

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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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