Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Washington
5 Episcopal churches in Washington with Christmas Eve services, with addresses, maps and each church's own schedule. Times appear as churches post them for 2026.
Christmas Eve service times in Washington
St. John's Church, Lafayette Square
EpiscopalLafayette Square
- 4:30 PM Christmas Pageant & Eucharist (Pageant presented by the youngest members of the parish)
Family - 7:00 PM Festal Eucharist
- 10:00 PM Festal Eucharist
16th and H Streets NW, Washington, DC 20005 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Washington National Cathedral
EpiscopalCathedral Heights
- 6:00 PM Christmas Lessons & Carols
LivestreamFree reserved pass required; passes open November 16 at 10 AM Eastern - 10:00 PM Christmas Eve Festival Holy Eucharist
LivestreamFree reserved pass required; passes open November 16 at 10 AM Eastern
Reserved passes are required for both services because of capacity limits. Services are free; an optional $7 processing fee applies. The cathedral's calendar lists livestream links for both services.
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in Washington 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. Mark's Episcopal Church, Capitol Hill
EpiscopalCapitol Hill
2026 times not posted yet
301 A Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
EpiscopalCathedral Heights
2026 times not posted yet
3001 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Columba's Episcopal Church
EpiscopalTenleytown
2026 times not posted yet
In past years the church has held a children's Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve and offered a Christmas service online.
4201 Albemarle St. NW, Washington, DC 20016 · Map (opens in a new tab)
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Washington
How do I find an Episcopal Christmas Eve service near me in Washington?
Pick your city on this page. Each city lists every Episcopal church we have found with a Christmas Eve service, with its address, a map link and a link to the church's own schedule.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many Episcopal churches in Washington hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 5 Episcopal churches in Washington. 2 have posted 2026 times so far, and we add the rest as each church posts them.
What is the earliest Episcopal Christmas Eve service in Washington?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 4:30 PM at St. John's Church, Lafayette Square (Christmas Pageant & Eucharist).
What is the latest Episcopal Christmas Eve service in Washington?
Of the times posted so far, the latest is 10:00 PM at Washington National Cathedral (Christmas Eve Festival Holy Eucharist).
Are there family or children's Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Washington?
Yes. Family or children's services are posted at St. John's Church, Lafayette Square. They are usually earlier and shorter, often with a pageant or simple songs.
Can I watch a Episcopal Christmas Eve service online?
Yes. Livestreams are listed for Washington National Cathedral. Each church's page has the link.
Do any churches ask families to reserve seats?
Yes. Washington National Cathedral ask families to reserve or get free seats for some services. Check each church's page before you go.
When do churches 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.
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.
Are Christmas Eve services okay for young children?
Yes. Family and children's services are planned with kids in mind, and many churches welcome little ones at every service. Some offer a nursery or a family room; each church's page has the details.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find with a Christmas Eve service, in the same format, and every tradition the same way. 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.
Is there an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in Washington?
Yes. We list St. Alban's Episcopal Church, St. Columba's Episcopal Church, St. John's Church, Lafayette Square and St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Capitol Hill in Washington.
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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.