In the heart of Pasadena and its neighboring communities, the spirit of Christmas comes alive through a myriad of celebrations and worship services on this Christmas Eve. This listing can serve as a gateway to the diverse and vibrant tapestry of traditions and local congregations that come together to mark the eve of this cherished holiday.
From candlelight services to festive Eucharists, from ancient traditions to modern interpretations, the Pasadena area offers a wide array of opportunities for residents and visitors alike to come together in celebration and reflection.
All Saints Church
On Sunday, December 24, 2023, All Saints Church in Pasadena, California, will host a series of Christmas Eve services:
- 3:00 p.m. Family Service: This unique service will feature the Christmas story told by children, accompanied by music from the children’s choir Unidad.
- 5:00 p.m. Festive Eucharist: This service includes music from Trouvères & Trouvères Alumni covering compositions by Ramsey, Saldaña, and Leontovitch. Mark Chase will deliver the sermon. The service will also feature ASL interpretation and a festive reception immediately following.
- 7:30 p.m. Festive Eucharist: The Canterbury Choir and a chamber orchestra will perform Mozart’s Mass in C Major, K 337, and music by Barnum and Willcocks, with Mike Kinman preaching.
- 10:30 p.m. Festive Eucharist: The Coventry Choir and chamber orchestra will present Mozart’s Coronation Mass in C Major, K 317, and music by Forrest. Mike Kinman will also preach at this service.
- Location: 132 N Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Phone: (626) 796-1172
- Website: All Saints Church
All Souls Catholic Church
- Location: 1500 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801
- Phone: (626) 281-0466
- Christmas Eve: 5:30 pm Christmas Vigil Family Mass and 11:55 pm Christmas Midnight Mass (Bilingual)
- Christmas Day: 7:30 am English Mass, 9:00 am English Mass, and 10:30 am Spanish Mass
- Website: All Souls Catholic Church
Altadena Community Church
- 7:00 pm: Worship Christmas Eve
- Location: 943 E Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA 91001
- Phone: (626) 798-1185
- Website: Altadena Community Church
Church of the Angels
- 4:00 pm: Children’s Liturgy
- 10:00 pm: Festive Choral Eucharist
- Location: 1100 Avenue 64, Pasadena, CA 91105
- Phone: (323) 255-3878
- Website: Church of the Angels
Deliverance Tabernacle Church Pasadena
- Service at 10:30 am
- Location: 1299 Sunset Ave, Pasadena, CA, United States
- Website: Deliverance Tabernacle Church
First AME Church of Pasadena
- 9:00 am: Live stream service available
- Location: 1700 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
- Phone: (626) 797-1257
- Website: First AME Church
First United Methodist Church Pasadena, CA
- Christmas Eve Family Service at 5:00 pm
- Christmas Eve Service at 10:00 pm
- Location: 500 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA
- Website: First United Methodist Church
Hill Avenue Grace Lutheran Church
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Holy Communion at 4:30 pm (In Person, Zoom, and Facebook Live)
- Location: Pasadena, CA
- Website: Hill Avenue Grace Lutheran Church
Holy Family Catholic Church
- Location: 1501 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030
- Phone: 626-799-8908
- Christmas Eve Masses at 2 pm, 4 pm, and 7 pm
- Christmas Day Masses at Midnight, 9:30 am, 11:15 am, and 12:45 pm
- Website: Holy Family Catholic Church
Lake Avenue Church
- 8:00 pm: Candlelight Service (Choir and orchestra)
- Location: 393 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Phone: (626) 844-4700
- Website: Lake Avenue Church
Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church
- 5:00 pm: Christmas Eve Service
- 8:00 pm: Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
- Location: 301 Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
- Phone: (626) 449-3470
- Website: Neighborhood UU Church
Pasadena Community Church
- Traditional Candlelight Service at 3:00 pm
- Interactive Family Service at 5:00 pm
- Contemporary Candlelight Service at 7:00 pm
- Location: Pasadena, CA
- Website: Pasadena Community Church
Pasadena Covenant Church
- Christmas Eve Service at 6:00 pm
- Location: 539 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Website: Pasadena Covenant Church
Pasadena Presbyterian Church
- 4:00 pm: Christmas Eve Family Worship
- 9:00 pm: Candlelight Communion Worship
- Location: 585 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Phone: (626) 793-2191
- Website: Pasadena Presbyterian Church
St. Andrew Parish – Pasadena
- Christmas Eve Mass at 4:00 pm
- Location: 131 South Saint John Avenue, Pasadena, CA
- Website: St. Andrew Parish
St. Andrew’s Catholic Church
- Location: 311 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103
- Phone: (626) 792-4183
- Christmas Eve Masses: 4:00 pm (Family Mass), 6:00 pm, and 9:00 pm (Spanish)
- Christmas Day Masses: Midnight (English), 6:30 am (Spanish), 8:00 am (English), 9:30 am (English), 11:00 am (Spanish), 12:30 pm (English), 2:00 pm (Spanish), and 5:00 pm (English)
- Website: St. Andrew’s Catholic Church
St. Edmund Episcopal Church, San Marino
- 4:30 pm: Christmas Eve Family Worship Service
- 8:40 pm: Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Service
- Location: 1175 S San Gabriel Blvd, San Marino, CA 91108
- Phone: (626) 793-9167
- Website: St. Edmund Episcopal Church
St. Gregory Armenian Church
- St. Gregory Armenian Church will host its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Dinner on Sunday, December 24, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM. Following the service, attendees are invited to join a complimentary dinner in Geragos Hall, a part of the church complex.
- For those who cannot attend in person, the church offers live streaming of the service. The stream will be available on both YouTube and Facebook
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service & Dinner details available via their YouTube channel
- Location: 2215 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107
- Website: St. Gregory Armenian Church
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, Altadena
- 4:00 pm: Choral Eucharist and Pageant
- 7:30 pm: Festive Holy Eucharist
- Location: 1014 E Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA 91001
- Phone: (626) 798-6747
- Website: Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
- 4:00 pm: Family Come As You Are Service
- 8:00 pm: Classic Christmas Candlelight Service
- Location: 1757 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
- Website: Westminster Presbyterian Church
