Christmas Eve Services in Wichita (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 8, 2026 · Checked weekly

12 churches in the Wichita area with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 4 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

  • 12 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 4 have posted 2026 times so far.
  • Earliest family service: 3:00 PM at Eastminster Church.
  • Latest service posted: 7:30 PM at Eastminster Church.
  • Services in Vietnamese are listed.
  • 5 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 Wichita

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
3:00 PMEastminster ChurchFamily
4:00 PMAll Saints Catholic ChurchMass
4:00 PMChurch of the MagdalenMass
4:30 PMEastminster ChurchFamily
5:00 PMSt. Francis of Assisi Catholic ChurchMass
5:30 PMAll Saints Catholic ChurchMass · Vietnamese
6:00 PMEastminster ChurchCandlelight
6:30 PMChurch of the MagdalenMass
7:00 PMSt. Francis of Assisi Catholic ChurchMass
7:30 PMEastminster ChurchCandlelight

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Wichita

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Eastminster Church

East Wichita

  • 3:00 PMChristmas Eve Family Service (Kids ages 4 and up can take part in the retelling; sign up with the church)
    Family
  • 4:30 PMChristmas Eve Family Service (Kids ages 4 and up can take part in the retelling; sign up with the church)
    Family
  • 6:00 PMChristmas Eve Candlelight Service (Child care for ages 0 to Pre K)
  • 7:30 PMChristmas Eve Candlelight Service (Child care for ages 0 to Pre K)

1958 N Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67206

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Church of the Magdalen

Catholic · East Wichita

  • 4:00 PMVigil Mass
  • 6:30 PMVigil Mass
  • Midnight (Dec 25)Midnight Mass

12626 E 21st St N, Wichita, KS 67206

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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Catholic · West Wichita

  • 5:00 PMVigil Mass
  • 7:00 PMVigil Mass
  • Midnight (Dec 25)Midnight Mass

861 N Socora, Wichita, KS 67212

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More Wichita 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 Wichita

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

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Wichita

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in the Wichita area hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.

How many churches in the Wichita area hold Christmas Eve services?

This page lists 12 churches in the Wichita area with Christmas Eve services. 4 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 Wichita?

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

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Wichita?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 7:30 PM at Eastminster Church.

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

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

Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Wichita?

Yes. Eastminster Church lists a candlelight service for 2026. Times are on each listing above.

Are there Christmas Eve services in other languages in Wichita?

Yes. Vietnamese: All Saints Catholic Church.

Are there Christmas Day services in Wichita?

Yes. Church of the Magdalen and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church also list a Christmas Day service on Friday, December 25, 2026.

Which parts of the Wichita area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in College Hill, East Douglas, East Wichita, North Wichita, Northeast Wichita and West Wichita. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Wichita?

The 12 churches on this page include 3 Catholic, 2 United Methodist, 1 Episcopal, 1 Evangelical Free and 1 Lutheran (ELCA) and others. Catholic: All Saints Catholic Church, Church of the Magdalen and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. United Methodist: Calvary United Methodist Church and East Heights United Methodist Church.

Which Wichita churches have not posted 2026 Christmas Eve times yet?

Calvary United Methodist Church, Christ Church, Christ Lutheran Church, East Heights United Methodist Church, First Evangelical Free Church, LifeChange Church Wichita, St. James Episcopal Church and Victory Lutheran Church held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

Which Wichita churches had a family Christmas Eve service last year?

East Heights United Methodist Church held a family or children's Christmas Eve service last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

When do churches in Wichita 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 Wichita?

Yes. This page lists 3 Catholic churches in Wichita with Christmas Eve services, including All Saints Catholic Church (East Wichita), Church of the Magdalen (East Wichita) and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (West Wichita). All Saints Catholic Church has posted 2026 times starting at 4:00 PM.

Is there a Lutheran Christmas Eve service in Wichita?

Yes. This page lists 2 Lutheran churches in Wichita with Christmas Eve services, including Christ Lutheran Church (North Wichita) and Victory Lutheran Church (East Wichita). Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Wichita 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 Kansas?

Our page for Kansas 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 Wichita?

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

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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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