Christmas Eve at Throop UU Church, 2024 (Photo – Colorado Boulevard Newspaper)
Here’s a comprehensive listing of holiday services throughout the Greater Pasadena area.
By Melanie Hooks
– All Saints Church
All Saints Christmas Eve (Photo – allsaints-pas-news.blogspot.com).
Wednesday, December 24: Christmas Eve Services
3:00 pm: Family Service — Experience the Christmas story told by children! Unidad offers music of Pinkzebra and Saldana. Childcare is available. There will be a pre-service carol sing-along from 2:30–3:00 pm. Stream it live here.
5:00 pm: Festive Eucharist — Trouvères & Trouvères Alumni offer music of Forrest & Wilhousky. Tim Rich preaches There will be a “CYF Alumni cookies and cocoa” under the oak tree right after the 5 pm service. All CYF alumni are invited to catch up with friends while enjoying free cookies and yummy cocoa.. Stream it live here.
7:30 pm: Festive Eucharist — Canterbury Choir and chamber orchestra offer Missa Brevis in D major K. 194, by Mozart and music of Bainton and Willcocks. Tim Rich preaches. Stream it live here.
10:30 pm: Festive Eucharist — Coventry Choir and chamber orchestra offer Heiligmesse by Haydn and music of Holst. Tim Rich preaches. Stream it live here.
Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day Service
10:00 a.m. in the Church. This festive Eucharist is a bilingual, Spanish/English service. Susan Russell preaches. Bill Cunliffe offers music.
All Saints 132 N Euclid Ave Pasadena, CA 91101 Phone:(626)796-1172
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– St. Andrew Catholic Church
St Andrew Catholic Church in Pasadena (Photo – saintandrewpasadena).org.
Penance Service (Confessions): Tuesday, December 23rd
Tuesday, 12/23: 9:00 am; 4:00 pm and 7:15 pm.
Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24th
9:00 am – Additional Confessional Time
4:00 pm– Vigil– Children’s Mass (Carols begin at 3:30 pm)
6:00 pm– Vigil– Choir Mass
Solemn Midnight Mass (12:00 am) Carols begin at 11:15 pm.
Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25th
Masses – 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 12:30 pm & 5:00 pm.
St. Andrew Catholic Church 311 N Raymond Ave Pasadena, CA 91103 Phone: (626) 792-4183
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Throop Church Candlelight Christmas Eve (Photo – Staff).
– Throop UU Church
Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24th
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Candlelight Christmas Service (Live Stream)
An evening of hope and inspiration as we remember ancient stories layered with contemporary meaning. Rev. Tera Landers.
Throop UU Church 300 S Los Robles Ave Pasadena, CA 91101 Phone:(626) 795-8625
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Oneonta – South Pasadena (Photo – oneonta.org).
– Oneonta – South Pasadena
Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24th
5:30 pm: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Celebrate the birth of Christ with music, prayer, and the preaching of God’s Word.
Oneonata - South Pasadena
1515 Garfield Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Phone:(626) 799-6161
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Holy Family Church (Photo – Holy Family Church)
– Holy Family Church – South Pasadena
Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24th
Masses: 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 10:00 pm.
Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25th
Masses: 8:00 am, 9:30 am, and 11:15 am.
Holy Family Catholic Church 1501 Fremont Avenue South Pasadena, CA 91030 Phone: 626-799-8908
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First United Methodist Church of Pasadena Christmas Concert (File Photo – FUMCPasadena)
– First United Methodist Church
Christmas Eve: December 24th
Christmas Eve Family Service: 5:00 pm.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 10:00 pm – Includes music from Chancel Choir and orchestra, a brief meditation, and the taking of Holy Communion.
First United Methodist Church Pasadena 500 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91101 Phone:(626) 796-0157
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Lake Avenue Church (File Photo – HumbleOpinion)
– Lake Avenue Church
Christmas Eve Service: December 24th
4:00 pm: Family Service, Chapel
9:00 pm: Candlelight Service, Worship Center
Christmas Day: December 25th
10:00 am: Christmas Day Service, Chapel
A Christmas Day Service in the Chapel featuring a family time singing carols.
Lake Avenue Church 393 N Lake Ave Pasadena, CA 91101 Phone: (626) 844-4700
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Trinity Choir at Pasadena Presbyterian Church (Photo- A video screengrab, Kayla Kim)
– Pasadena Presbyterian Church
Christmas Eve: December 24th
4:00 pm – Family-friendly service, featuring the children of PPC’s Carol Choir and Rainbow Choir in a special musical presentation.
9:00 pm – Candlelight and Communion service. Music by the Kirk Choir and Van Etten Handbell Choir, and a meditation by Rev. Dr. Lisa Hansen
Pasadena Presbyterian Church 585 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91101 Phone: (626) 793-2191
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Trinity Lutheran Church (Photo – Trinity Church)
– Trinity Lutheran Church
Christmas Eve: December 24th
5:00 pm: Christmas Eve Festival Communion Service with special music. Sanctuary.
Christmas Day: December 25th
10:00 am: Nativity of Our Lord Simple Communion Service
Pastor’s office.
11:00 – 11:45 am: Rejoicing Spirits is an innovative ministry that works to provide worship opportunities to enrich the faith lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and friends and other supportive community members. Sanctuary.
Trinity Lutheran Church 997 E Walnut St. Pasadena, CA, 91106
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All-Souls-Catholic-Church (Photo – AllSoulsCatholicCommunity)
– All Souls Catholic Church
Christmas Eve: December 24th
7:30 am: English Mass
5:30 pm: Christmas Vigil Family Mass
11:55 pm: Christmas Midnight Mass (Bilingual)
Christmas Day: December 25th
7:30 am: English Mass
9:00 am: English Mass
10:30 am: Spanish Mass
All Souls Catholic Church 1500 W. Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 Phone: (626) 281-0466
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St. Rita at Christmas time (File Photo – StRitaSM)
– St. Rita Catholic Parish
Christmas Eve: December 24th
Masses: 4:00 pm and 10:30 pm.
Christmas Day: December 25th
Masses: 8:00 am and 10:00 am.
St. Rita Catholic Parish 50 E. Alegria Avenue Sierra Madre, CA 91024
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St. Edmund Episcopal Church, San Marino (Photo – saintedmunds.org)
– St. Edmund Episcopal Church, San Marino
Christmas Eve: December 24th
4:30 pm: Family service
The outdoor petting zoo animals, including our friend the camel, return once again! This is a family friendly service of the Holy Eucharist on Christmas Eve. Children present a short Christmas Nativity pageant. The night concludes with Silent Night sung in candlelight.
8:40 pm: Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Service
The Modern Brass Quintet will provide a brief brass concert of Christmas songs beginning at 8:40 pm, with the service of Holy Eucharist beginning at 9:00 pm. The evening concludes with Silent Night being sung by all in candlelight.
Christmas Day: Monday, December 25th
10:0 am: Christmas Morning Chapel Service
A warm celebration of the Eucharist with favorite Hymns and organ in the historic chapel.
St. Edmund Episcopal Church 1175 S San Gabriel Blvd San Marino, CA 91108 Phone:(626) 793-9167
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– Monrovia Community Church
First Presbyterian Church of Monrovia is “replanting” as Monrovia Community Church.
Christmas Eve: December 24th
5:00 pm: Family Candlelight
Monrovia Community Church 101 E Foothill Blvd. Monrovia, CA 91016
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St. Luke the Physician, Episcopal Church -Monrovia (Photo – SaintLukethePhysicianMonrovia)
– St. Luke the Physician, Episcopal Church
Christmas Eve: December 24th
7:30 pm: Service with carols with the choir.
10: 00 am: Christmas Day service.
St. Luke the Physician, Episcopal Church 122 S California Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016
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Westminster Presbyterian Church (Photo – Ruth Factor)
– Westminster Presbyterian Church
– Altadena Community Church
– LIFT International Church of Altadena
After several buildings were lost in the Eaton Fire, some congregations are currently holding Sunday worship services at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24th
This Christmas Eve, Westminster Presbyterian Church, in partnership with Altadena Community Church and LIFT International Church of Altadena, will host a special ecumenical service at 7:00 pm.
The three churches have carefully timed their traditional service of Lessons and Carols to conclude at approximately 8:15 pm, allowing attendees to gather with others from the nearby Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church. Together, they will join in the beloved tradition of singing Silent Night by candlelight.
Weather permitting: The special gathering will take place at the corner of Woodbury and Lake Avenue, where attendees will be joined by first responders from the Pasadena Fire Department, a meaningful addition to the celebration given the church’s proximity to the Eaton fire line.
Westminster Presbyterian Church 1757 N Lake Ave Pasadena, CA 91104
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“We Love You Altadena” sign (Photo – W.K.)
– Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church
Altadena building lost in Eaton Fire. Congregation now thriving at Saint Be’s Eagle Rock, 2109 Chickasaw Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90041.
Christmas Eve, December 24
4:00 pm: Pagaent and Holy Eucharist
7:30 pm: Festive Holy Eucharist
Christmas Day, December 25
8:00 am – Christmas Morning Service
Saint Be’s Eagle Rock 2109 Chickasaw Ave Los Angeles, CA 90041
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Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church (Photo – neighborhooduu.org)
– Neighborhood UU Church
Celebrate Christmas with an intergenerational service featuring angels, some wise folks, and perhaps a donkey or two! This service will contain a short all-ages “no-rehearsal” pageant along with other elements of a traditional
Christmas Eve service, December 24
7:00 pm: “A Child of Hope” – A traditional telling of the Christmas story with lessons and carols in which we highlight the role of the women who labored for peace.
Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church 301 Orange Grove Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91103 Phone: (626) 449-3470
Church of the Angels (Photo – Kelly Russell).
– Church of the Angels
Christmas Eve: December 24th
At the Christmas Eve service, the liturgy includes poignant readings, carols, and anthems reflecting the renewing promise of Christ’s birth. The service is followed by wassail and fellowship around a bonfire on the patio.
4:00 pm: Family Service
10:00 pm: Festival Choral Eucharist
Church of the Angels 1100 Avenue 64 Pasadena, CA 91105 Phone: (323) 255-3878
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