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Religious Services in Wellesley Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Christmas Eve

4 p.m.: Family Worship- Interactive telling of the Christmas story for young children and their families in the Sanctuary.

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7 p.m.: Christmas Pageant- Reenactment of the birth of Jesus, with narration and song by Junior and Youth Choirs in the Sanctuary.

8:30 p.m.: Communion Worship- Meditation, song, prayer and sacrament in the Burtt Chapel.

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10 p.m.: Candlelight Worship- Traditional readings and carols, with organ and choir in the Sanctuary.


Christ Church United Methodist

Christmas Eve

5 p.m.: Family Service- With lessons, carols, candles and light, blessing abounds.


Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church

Christmas Eve

3 p.m.: The Nativity of Our Lord- Service for youngest members and their families.

5 p.m.: Festival Family Holy Eucharist– Family service featuring the children’s choir.

10 p.m.: Festival Holy Eucharist– Service featuring the adult choir

Christmas Day

10 a.m.: Holy Eucharist


St Paul's Catholic Church

Christmas Eve

4 p.m.: Christmas Vigil Mass (Church & Parish Hall)

6 p.m.: Christmas Vigil Mass (Children’s Pageant & Choir)

8 p.m.: Christmas Vigil Mass (Adult Choir)

Midnight (Midnight Mass Youth Music Choir)

Christmas Day

7:30 a.m. Nativity of the Lord Mass

9 a.m. Nativity of the Lord Mass

11 a.m. Nativity of the Lord Mass (Adult Choir)


Elmwood Chapel

Christmas Eve

7:30 p.m.: Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Time of scripture, music and the lighting of candles. All are welcome.


Wellesley Unitarian Universalists

Christmas Eve

5 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service in the Sanctuary



St. John the Evangelist Parish

Christmas Eve

10 a.m.: Confessions (Click for more details)

4 p.m.: Mass (Upper and Lower Church)

5:30 p.m. Family Mass

7 p.m.: Mass

10 p.m.: Mass (9:30 Choir Program)

Christmas Day

10:30 a.m.: Mass


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