Christmas Services in Pasadena and Nearby Cities

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Here’s a complete and comprehensive listing of holiday services throughout the Greater Pasadena area.

By News Desk

All Saints Church

All Saints Church in Pasadena (Photo – Christmas Eve, James-flickr)

Thursday, December 24

3:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service.
-Location: Balcony, Chancel, Chapel, Church
5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service.
11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
-Location: Balcony, Chancel, Chapel, Church

Friday, December 25

10;30 p.m. A Christmas Day Service.
– Can’t join in person? Attend streaming services live here.

132 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone:(626) 796-1172

St. Andrew Catholic Church

St Andrew Catholic Church in Pasadena (Photo – saintandrewpasadena).org.

Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24

4:00 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass – English / Family Mass
6:00 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass (English)
9:00 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass (Spanish)
11:15pm Christmas Concert
12:00 a.m. Christmas Midnight Mass (English)

Christmas Day, Friday, December 25

8:00 a.m. Christmas Mass (English)
9:30 a.m. Christmas Mass (English)
11:00 a.m. Christmas Mass (Spanish)
12:30 p.m. Christmas Mass (English)
2:00 p.m. Christmas Mass (Spanish)

New Year’s Eve, December 31
4pm New Year’s Eve Mass (English)

New Year’s Day,  January 1st
12:30 p.m. New Year’s Day Mass
(Octave Day of the Nativity of The Lord – Holy Day of Obligation).

311 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: (626) 792-4183

Throop Church

Throop Church (Photo – Buz Carter,flickr).

Thursday, December 24

6:00 p.m. Annual Christmas Eve potluck.
7:30 p.m. Candlelight Service.

• Be inspired by the beauty of the sanctuary softly lit with candles as carols are sung.
• Listen to readings, enjoy soaring solos, and feel nurtured by the sense of community created together.

300 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone:(626) 795-8625

Oneonta – South Pasadena

Oneonta – South Pasadena (Photo – oneonta.org).

Thursday, December 24

4:45p.m. A special selection of prelude music.
5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service in the Sanctuary.

1515 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Phone:(626) 799-6161

First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church in Pasadena (Photo – fumcpasadena.org).

Christmas Eve Services, December 24

5 p.m. – Family Service

A music-filled, family-friendly Christmas Celebration.

• Children and youth tell the story of Jesus’ birth.

8 p.m. – Christmas on the Bleachers

This is the 2nd year of holding this casual, spirit-filled worship celebration on the Colorado Blvd bleachers in front of the Sanctuary.

• Share hot Chocolate, carols and the Christmas story in this innovative service. Remember to dress warmly, bringing a flashlight and blanket!

10:30 p.m. – Musical Prelude

Gather with family and friends in the Sanctuary for 30 minutes of seasonal music.

• Offered by the Adult Bell Choir, organist Ae-Kyong Kim, flutist Mary Davis, and others.

11 p.m. – Christmas Candlelight Communion Service

A beautiful service telling the Christmas story. Celebrate with magnificent music and lovely carols accompanied by string orchestra and harp.

• Rev. Olewine will offer a brief meditation, “The First Christmas Carol,” and everyone will share in Holy Communion.

– Can’t join in person? Attend streaming services live here.

500 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone:(626) 796-0157

Lake Avenue Church

Lake Avenue Church Pasadena (Photo – patrickhouseplanet.photoshelter.com).

Thursday, Dec. 24

Christmas Eve family Service
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm, Worship Center
(Childcare available for ages 3 & under on first floor of the Family Life Center).
Christmas Eve Service
9:00 pm – 10:15 pm, Worship Center
Candlelight service, led by choir and orchestra.
(Childcare will not be available).
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
11:00 pm, Worship Center
Candlelight service, led by choir and orchestra.
Christmas Day Service: A Sing-Along Experience

Friday, Dec. 25

Christmas Day Service
10 – 11:15 am, Chapel
Join in singing Christmas carols and a special Christmas homily  by Senior Pastor Greg Waybrigh. (Childcare will not be available).

393 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone:(626) 844-4700

Pasadena Presbyterian Church

Pasadena Presbyterian Church (Photo – ppc.net).

Thursday, December 24

CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE
4:00 pm
Family Christmas Eve Worship, featuring the children of PPC’s Carol Choir and Rainbow Choir in a special musical presentation.

CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION SERVICE
9:00 pm
Music by the Kirk Choir and Van Etten Handbell Choir. Dr. Mark Smutny preaches.

585 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 793-2191

St. Edmund Episcopal Church, San Marino

St. Edmund Episcopal Church, San Marino (Photo – saintedmunds.org)

Thursday, December 24th

4:30 p.m. Christingle Mass — Christmas Eve Family Service

Festal Candlelight Choral Eucharist:
8:30 p.m. Music.
9:00 p.m. The Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Liturgy, with St. Edmund’s magnificent Choir, joined by guests from LA Opera Chorus and the Modern Brass Quintet. Music of Grabrieli and Bach, Robert Hovencamp, Organist/Choirmaster.
Choir and Organ music by Chilcott, Forrest, and Vaughan-Williams.
St. Edmund’s Handbell Choir, Sylvia Smythe, Director

(No Child care will be provided on December 24th)

Friday, December 25th

8:30 a.m. Christmas Day Festal Eucharist (in the Chapel).
Organist & Choirmaster, Mr. Robert Hovencamp
The Reverend Canon Colville Smythe, Assisting
The Reverend Canon George F. Woodward III, Rector

1175 S San Gabriel Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Phone:(626) 793-9167

Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church

Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church (Photo – neighborhooduu.org)

Thursday, December 24

Christmas Eve Services
5:00 p.m. Family Service
8:30 p.m. (Bell Choir Prelude)
9:00 p.m. Traditional Service of Music & Reflection.