Candlelight services and more: Here's where to worship on Christmas Eve in Lubbock
Christmas is right around the corner! As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, check out these Advent offerings and regular weekly events from Lubbock-area churches.
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Christmas services
• Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2221 Ave. W.: Sunday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m., Christmas Eve service; Monday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m., Christmas Day service will include the Lord’s Supper. Please see our Communion statement on the home page of https://rlcms.org.
• Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 17th Street and Slide Road, will be hosting two Christmas Eve services. The morning Advent Worship will be at 10 a.m. and the evening Carols and Candlelight Service will be at 6 p.m., followed by a time of fellowship with hot cider and cookies. All are welcome to attend.
• First Christian Church: 2323 Broadway, (806) 763-1995: Christmas Eve service times: Sunday School at 10 a.m., one morning service only at 11 a.m. Afternoon/evening: Christmas Eve candlelight services at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Childcare is available at the 4 p.m. service.
• First Presbyterian Church, 130th Street and Memphis Avenue: Christmas Eve Service at 5:30 p.m. with communion and a reception to follow in addition to the regular Sunday service at 10:30 a.m., Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Pianist Spencer Hartman will perform a Christmas recital at 5 p.m. prior to the Christmas Eve service.
• St. Paul’s on the Plains Episcopal Church, 1510 Ave. X Lubbock: Christmas Eve service, Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m. Informal Family Service. Simple, laid back, come-as-you-are, kid-friendly service, with a simplified liturgy. 6:30 p.m., Early Christmas Eve "Vigil". Full Christmas Eve service with Carols and Communion. This service will begin with 15 minutes of Christmas music at 6:30 p.m., with the processional hymn and service proper beginning at 6:45. Streamed live on Facebook page. A nursery will be available for the 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve "Vigil" Service ONLY. 10:30 p.m., Late Christmas Eve "Midnight" Service. Classic Christmas Eve service with Carols, Communion, and incense. Service will end around Midnight. New Year's Eve, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, normal service times of 8 and 10:30 a.m. with music at the 10:30 a.m. service.
• Wolfforth Methodist Church, 1010 Donald Preston Drive, Wolfforth. Christmas Eve services: 10 a.m., combined Sunday morning service; 5 and 7 p.m., Christmas Eve candlelight services. Childcare for kids 2 and younger will be available at the 5 p.m. service.
Saturday
• Celebration Christian Center, 8001 Upland Ave., hosts a Prayer Meeting and soaking on Saturday mornings at 11 a.m. to noon. For more information call: (806) 777-2198. Dr. David Lance, pastor. www.C3POWER.org.
• St. John the Baptist Adoration and Reconciliation: 4-4:45 p.m., 98th Street and Indiana Avenue.
• St. Catherine Orthodox Church Vigil: 6 p.m., 1510 Ave. X. Information: (901) 605-6651.
• St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church: 6 p.m.: Ninth Hour and Great Vespers; 6001 81st St., (806) 798-1828. For more information, visit bulletinbuilder.org/standrewlubbock
• Christ the King Cathedral: First Saturday Healing Mass 8:15 a.m., weekly Reconciliation 3 - 5 p.m., 4011 54th, website: www.ctkcathedral.org
• Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1120 52nd St.; 3:30 p.m. confessions, 6 p.m. Mass in Spanish
Sunday
• Anglican Fellowship of Lubbock associated with The Anglican Church in North America, 6502 Slide Road, Suite 404: Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. For more information, call (806) 269-1122.
• Bodhichitta Kadampa Buddhist Center: 10:30 a.m., 6701 Aberdeen Ave. 787-2499 The Four Noble Truths with Buddhist teacher, David Shea.
• Canterbury Episcopal Ministries at Texas Tech: 6 p.m., worship and meal, 2407 16th St. 765-0037.
• Celebration Christian Center: 8001 Upland Ave., offers Bible Study for all ages on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m., Coffee Fellowship at 10:45 a.m., Praise and Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. Open to the public. Dr. David Lance is the pastor, 806-798-2430. www.C3POWER.org
• Christ the King Cathedral: Mass Times: 5:30 p.m. (Saturday, Vigil Mass); 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; Masses are also available to watch online, www.ctkcathedral.org; Faith Formation K-5th grade, 10:15 a.m. and Youth Group, 6th-12th, 6 p.m.; 4011 54th Street, website: www.ctkcathedral.org
• Christ Lutheran Church service: 9 a.m., Sunday school and Bible class; 10:15 a.m. service, 7801 Indiana Ave. 799-0162.
• Cooper Methodist Church; Call 806-863-2254 for more information, or find them on Facebook. Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m.; 16612 Loop 493.
• Covenant Presbyterian Church service: 11 a.m., 4600 48th St. 792-6124.
• Downtown Bible Cass: 9:30 a.m., 5015 Gary Ave. Nondenominational traditional service, message by Rev. Calvin Ray: 781-7472.
• First Christian Church: 2323 Broadway, (806) 763-1995, Worship times have changed. 8:15 a.m., Drive-up Service, west parking lot; 9 a.m., Chapel Service; 11 a.m., Sanctuary Service. Communion offered at all services every week.
• First Unitarian Universalist Church of Lubbock Service: 11 a.m., 2801 42nd St. Information: 799-1617 or uulubbockoffice@gmail.com.
• First Cumberland Presbyterian Church Service: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. fellowship, 11 a.m. worship, 7702 Indiana Ave. Contact: 792-3553.
• First Presbyterian Church, 130th Street and Memphis Avenue, (806) 763-0401, Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., worship service at 10:30 a.m.
• Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, ELCA, 17th and Slide Road. Bible study at 9:30 a.m., worship service at 10:30 a.m., followed by coffee and conversation. Everyone is welcome.
• Grace Presbyterian Church, 4820 19th St. at Vicksburg Avenue. 10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; Worship Service at 11 a.m. Information: (806) 799-6530
• Higher Ground Ministries service: 3:30 p.m., 2350 34th St.
• Metropolitan Community Church: 11 a.m., weekly Sunday service. 4501 University Ave. mcclubbock.com. An all-inclusive church.
• St. Paul's on the Plains Episcopal Church Service: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, 1510 Ave. X. 762-2893.
• Oakwood Wesleyan Fellowship (a Global Methodist church), 2215 58th St., (806) 792-3321. Sunday service 10:30 a.m. (or watch on Facebook), Sunday school 9:15 a.m. Nursery available. website: www.oakwood-wesleyan.com
• Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1120 52nd St.; Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. Spanish, 10:30 a.m. English and 12:30 English/Spanish
• Redeemer Lutheran Church, LCMS: 2221 Ave. W. 744-6178. Worship at 9:30 a.m. and Bible Class will start at 10:45 a.m.
• St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church: 8:30 a.m.: Orthros; 10 a.m.: Divine Liturgy; 6001 81st St., (806) 798-1828. For more information, visit bulletinbuilder.org/standrewlubbock
• St. Christopher's Episcopal Church: 8 a.m., 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist; 9:15 a.m., 2807 42nd St., 799-8208.
• St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1101 Slide Road, Sundays: 8 a.m./10:30 a.m. with children’s Sunday school; Adult Christian Education 9 a.m.; Wednesdays, Compline on St. Stephen’s Facebook page at 8 p.m. Visit www.ststephens-lubbock.org or call 799-3439.
• St. Catherine's Orthodox Church Service: 10 a.m., Reader's service, 1510 Ave. X. (901) 605-6651.
• Shepherd King Lutheran Church Service: ELCA 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. worship, 2122 18th St., 762-5080.
• Templo Neuva Vida, Asamblea Apostolica, 306 N. Ave. T; Friday, prayer and Bible study at 7 p.m.; Sunday, worship service at 11 a.m. Services are bilingual. For more information: (432) 238-0025.
• The Salvation Army Church, 1111 16th St. 45-minute outdoor Worship Service in parking lot; light breakfast served; 10:30 a.m.; mask optional; sit in vehicle or in chairs outside Pastors: Majors David and Dawn Worthy, (806) 905-5132.
• Westminster Presbyterian Church: 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday School; 3321 33rd St., (806) 799-3621
Monday
• Bible Based Recovery Meeting: 7 p.m., Shepherd King Lutheran Church, 2122 18th St. Information: 762-5080.
• The Salvation Army Church, 1111 16th St. Discussion Bible Study for adults and kids (study together); dinner provided; 6 p.m. Fellowship program following Bible Study. (Bingo, painting, outreach, etc.); mask encouraged only when up from table.
• Christ the King Cathedral daily Mass 6:55 a.m. and Communion Service 8:15 a.m., 4011 54th Street, website: www.ctkcathedral.org
• Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1120 52nd St.; Monday Mass at noon
Tuesday
• Christ the King Cathedral daily Mass 6:55 a.m. and 8:15 a.m., 4011 54th Street, website: www.ctkcathedral.org
Wednesday
• Christ the King Cathedral daily Mass 6:55 a.m. and 8:15 a.m., 4011 54th Street, website: www.ctkcathedral.org
• Canterbury Episcopal Ministries at Texas Tech: 6 p.m., worship and meal, 2407 16th St. 765-0037.
• Christ the King Cathedral: If you are someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic or interested in more information about the Catholic church join our Wednesday night group (OCIA/RCIA) at 6 - 8:30 p.m. or contact Kathy Felts, OCIA coordinator, 806-777-7462, 4011 54th Street
• St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1101 Slide Road, visit St. Stephen’s Facebook page for Compline at 8 p.m.
• Celebration Christian Center, 8001 Upland Ave., offers a meal at 6 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Bible Study follows at 7 p.m. Open to the public. Dr. David Lance is the pastor, (806) 798-2430. www.C3POWER.org
• Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1120 52nd St.; youth Mass at 6 p.m. and Bible Class in Spanish, 7 p.m.
Thursday
• Christ the King Cathedral daily Communion Service 6:55 a.m. and Mass 8:15 a.m., 4011 54th Street, website: www.ctkcathedral.org
• St. John Neumann Holy Hour and Benediction: 7 p.m., 5802 22nd St.
• St. John the Baptist Church grief support group: 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., 9810 Indiana Ave., Suite 150. Sybille Neuber: (806) 392-3860
• St. Michael Church Holy Hour: 8:15 a.m., 315 E. Washington St., Levelland.
• Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1120 52nd St.; 6 p.m. Holy hour and adoration until 7:30 p.m.
• Church of God (Seventh Day), 2524 1st Place. No services on Friday. Sabbath: 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Friday
• Christ the King Cathedral daily Communion Service 6:55 a.m. and Mass 8:15 a.m., 4011 54th Street, website: www.ctkcathedral.org
• Salvation Ministries at Celebration Christian Center: 8001 Upland Ave., offers a special worship service on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. Open to the public. Teaching led by Pastor Mark Elvers.
• Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1120 52nd St.; Friday Mass at noon
• Congregation Shaareth Israel Shabbat Service: 7 p.m., 6928 83rd St. 794-7517. For more information, visit https://csitemple.org/index.html
• St. Elizabeth Hora Santa in Spanish: 7:30-8:30 p.m., 2305 Main St., Chapel.
• Holy Spirit Catholic Church First Friday Rosary: 7 a.m., 9821 Frankford Ave.
• St. John Neuman First Friday Mass: Noon, 5802 22nd St.
• Catholic Moms of Lubbock: 10 a.m. vicki.divine@gmail.com or (607) 226-6398 for locations.
• Christ the King Cathedral: First Friday of every month 6:30 p.m. Mass with Adoration following the Mass, 4011 54th St., website: www.ctkcathedral.org
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Check out these Christmas Eve candlelight services at Lubbock churches
