Christmas Eve Services in Sterling, VA

Christmas Eve at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church is one of the most beautiful nights of the year. Whether you are new to church, returning, or seeking a place of peace this season, you are invited to worship with us.

Christmas Eve Services:

3:00 PM – Children's Nativity Musical & Christmas Eve Service
A joyful family-friendly Christmas Nativity musical followed by communion.

5:00 PM – Christmas Eve Eucharist with Strings
A warm and traditional service with beautiful music.

8:00 PM – Contemporary Christmas Eve with Live Band
Modern worship music, candlelight, and Communion.

11:00 PM – Midnight Mass with Choir
A peaceful, reverent candlelight service leading into Christmas Day.

What to Expect:
• Plenty of parking + accessible seating
• Beautiful music at each service
• Complimentary hot cocoa & cider before the 3, 5, and 8 PM service from Cupcake Mafia food truck
• Plenty of parking + accessible seating
• Children's Christmas Activity Booklet (with a few fun extras!) at every service

Experience the wonder and peace of Christmas in Sterling at St. Matthew's

Location:
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
201 E Frederick Dr, Sterling, VA 20164
Learn More & Plan Your Visit: stmtts.org/christmas

Info: This family-friendly Christmas Eve service features the children and youth of St. Matthew’s as they share a joyful, music-filled retelling of the Nativity story. With charming costumes, familiar Christmas songs, and heartfelt moments from shepherds, angels, wise men, Mary, and Joseph, the story of Jesus’ birth comes to life in a way that delights all ages.

Info: Experience the joy of Christmas through beloved carols, Holy Communion, and a heartfelt Christmas message that reminds us of the true meaning of the season. Featuring a soloist and string accompaniment, this service captures the peaceful, sacred beauty of a classic Episcopal Christmas Mass.

Info: This uplifting family-friendly Christmas Eve service features live music from our band, an inspiring Christmas message, and Holy Communion. Together, we’ll rejoice in the coming of Christ with energy, warmth, and heartfelt worship that captures the true spirit of the season.

Info: Experience the timeless story of Jesus’ birth told through Scripture, candlelight, and exquisite choir music. As the sanctuary fills with the warm light of hundreds of candles, you’ll be reminded of how Christ’s light entered our broken world — and continues to shine through us today.

This traditional Holy Communion service offers a peaceful, reverent way to welcome Christmas. Whether you’ve made it a family tradition or are joining us for the first time, you’ll find a spirit of hope, peace, and sacred joy.

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