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Need to Know: Birmingham's Holiday Worship Services

Planning on heading to your place of worship this Christmas Eve or Christmas? Here are the dates and times for various holiday services.

Christmas Eve is almost upon us, and churches throughout Birmingham will open their doors for special holiday services. Here's what you need to know:

Holy Name Catholic Church

  • Christmas Eve: Masses will be held at 4 p.m. (Children's Liturgy), 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and midnight.
  • Christmas Day: Mass begins at 10 a.m. and noon

First United Methodist Church of Birmingham

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  • Christmas Eve: Services will be held at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. (Christian Life Center), 7 p.m., 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Communion will be offered at the 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. services.
  • Christmas Day: Services will be held at 10 a.m. The nursery will be open at this time. 

First Baptist Church

  • Christmas Eve: Services will be held at 4:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Our Shepherd Lutheran Church

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  • Christmas Eve: A children's program will be held at 4 p.m. Traditional candlelight services will be held at 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Service will be held at 10 a.m.

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

  • Christmas Eve: Traditional candlelight services will be held at 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham

  • Christmas Eve: Services will be held at 2 p.m. (rejoicing spirits), 5 p.m. (family), 8 p.m. (traditional with Communion) and 11 p.m. (lessons and carols).

Congregational Church of Birmingham

  • Christmas Eve: Services will be held at 5 p.m. (featuring Lessons, Carols and Candles Around the Piano) and 9 p.m. (including Festival Worship with the Choir)

Christ Church Cranbrook

  • Christmas Eve: Services will be held at 5 p.m. (for families and children), 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Nursery care is available during the 8 p.m. service.
  • Christmas Day: Service will be held at 10 a.m.

St. Columban Catholic Church

  • Christmas Eve: Mass will be held at 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., with the choir beginning to sing at 8:30 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Mass will be held at 8 a.m.

St. James Episcopal Church

  • Christmas Eve: Services will be held at 5 p.m., featuring Communion and a Christmas pageant, and 10 p.m., with Communion. The music begins at 9:30 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Service will be held at 10 a.m. with Communion.

Kensington Community Church

  • Christmas Eve: Services will be held at 11 a.m. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Kensington's Birmingham campus. To reserve your free tickets for the service, visit Kensington's website.


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