Christmas Eve Services in West Palm Beach (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 9, 2026 · Checked weekly

6 churches in the West Palm Beach area with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 3 have 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

  • 6 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 3 have posted 2026 times so far.
  • Earliest family service: 3:00 PM at Family Church Downtown.
  • Latest service posted: 7:00 PM at First Evangelical Lutheran Church.
  • 3 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.

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 West Palm Beach

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
3:00 PMFamily Church DowntownFamily
4:30 PMFamily Church DowntownFamily
4:30 PMFamily Church VillageFamily
6:00 PMFamily Church DowntownFamily
6:00 PMFamily Church VillageFamily
7:00 PMFirst Evangelical Lutheran ChurchCandlelight

Churches with Christmas Eve services in West Palm Beach

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Family Church Downtown

Downtown

  • 3:00 PMChristmas Eve service (Kids programming for birth to Pre-K; K to 5th grade sit with families)
    Family
  • 4:30 PMChristmas Eve service (Kids programming for birth to Pre-K; K to 5th grade sit with families)
    Family
  • 6:00 PMChristmas Eve service (Kids programming for birth to Pre-K; K to 5th grade sit with families)
    Family

1101 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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Family Church Village

West Palm Beach

  • 4:30 PMChristmas Eve service (Kids programming for birth to Pre-K; K to 5th grade sit with families)
    Family
  • 6:00 PMChristmas Eve service (Kids programming for birth to Pre-K; K to 5th grade sit with families)
    Family

3600 Village Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL

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More West Palm 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 West Palm 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 West Palm Beach (2)

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in West Palm Beach

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

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

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

This page lists 6 churches in the West Palm Beach area with Christmas Eve services. 3 have 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 West Palm Beach?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 3:00 PM at Family Church Downtown.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in West Palm Beach?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 7:00 PM at First Evangelical Lutheran Church.

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

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

Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in West Palm Beach?

Yes. First Evangelical Lutheran Church lists a candlelight service for 2026. Times are on each listing above.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in West Palm Beach?

The 6 churches on this page include 2 Episcopal, 1 Catholic and 1 Lutheran. Episcopal: Grace Episcopal Church and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Catholic: St. Juliana Catholic Church.

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

Grace Episcopal Church, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and St. Juliana Catholic Church held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

Which West Palm Beach churches had a family Christmas Eve service last year?

St. Juliana Catholic Church held a family or children's Christmas Eve service last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

When do churches in West Palm 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 an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in West Palm Beach?

Yes. This page lists 2 Episcopal churches in West Palm Beach with Christmas Eve services, including Grace Episcopal Church (West Palm Beach) and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (Downtown). Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in West Palm Beach?

Yes. This page lists 1 Catholic church in West Palm Beach with Christmas Eve services, including St. Juliana Catholic Church (West Palm Beach). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Lutheran Christmas Eve service in West Palm Beach?

Yes. This page lists 1 Lutheran church in West Palm Beach with Christmas Eve services, including First Evangelical Lutheran Church (West Palm Beach). First Evangelical Lutheran Church has posted 2026 times starting at 7:00 PM.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in West Palm 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 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 West Palm Beach?

Our guide to Christmas events for kids in West Palm 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.

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.

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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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