California has 21,472 churches in the Churches List directory. Holiday schedules change every year and are set by each congregation, so this page does not print service times; it points you to the churches that publish them. 7,946 California listings link a website where Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services are typically posted, and 20,940 carry a phone number for a direct answer.
Nearly every Christian tradition marks Christmas, but the shape of the schedule differs. As general denominational practice: Catholic parishes typically hold Christmas Eve vigil Masses and a late-night Mass often called Midnight Mass, plus Christmas Day Masses; Episcopal and Lutheran congregations commonly hold candlelight Christmas Eve services; Methodist, Presbyterian, and many Baptist and non-denominational churches center on Christmas Eve evening services. Exact times vary by parish and by year, so confirm with the church directly.
| Liturgical tradition in California | Churches listed |
|---|---|
| Catholic | 1,658 |
| Lutheran | 954 |
| Presbyterian | 668 |
| Episcopal | 501 |
| Methodist | 467 |
| United Methodist | 462 |
| Orthodox | 138 |
Verified listings with a working website, ranked by review count — the fastest route to a posted holiday schedule.
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is a Spanish mission founded September 1, 1772 by Father Junípero Serra in San Luis Obispo, California. The mission was named after San Luis, obis...
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Immanuel Presbyterian Church is a church in Los Angeles, California. The congregation was established in 1888 in downtown Los Angeles as a spinoff from the existing First Presbyter...
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St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic church and parish in the Los Angeles Archdiocese, Our Lady of the Angels Pastoral Region. The church is located at 2727 W...
West Angeles Church of God in Christ is a Holiness Pentecostal megachurch located in the West Adams district of Los Angeles, and a member of the Church of God in Christ.
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West Angeles Church of God in Christ is a Holiness Pentecostal megachurch located in the West Adams district of Los Angeles, and a member of the Church of God in Christ.
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Angelus Temple is a Pentecostal megachurch in the Echo Park district of Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded by Aimee Semple McPherson in 1923, it is considered the firs...
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Angelus Temple is a Pentecostal megachurch in the Echo Park district of Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded by Aimee Semple McPherson in 1923, it is considered the firs...
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First Congregational Church of Los Angeles is located at 540 South Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, California, United States. It is a member of the United Church of Christ. Found...
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Churches List does not collect holiday service times, and no time on this page is implied. Counts are live directory figures for California. Tradition descriptions are general denominational practice, not a statement about any specific parish. To confirm a service, use the phone number or website on the church's directory page, and see the corrections page if a listing is out of date.