There’s something inherently hectic about the holiday season. There’s so much to see and do, so many people coming to visit, meals to plan, gifts to buy – it’s easy to get caught up and overwhelmed. So when Christmas Eve and Christmas Day finally roll around, it can be helpful to take a peaceful moment or two. And one easy place to take those quiet moments is the sanctuary of one of St. Augustine’s beautiful churches. Whether by candlelight at a midnight mass or greeting the new day on Christmas morn, there are plenty of places to worship no matter your denomination.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Tuesday, December 24
Anastasia Baptist Church
1:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm, 6pm
www.anastasiachurch.org
Ancient City Baptist
6pm
Candlelight Service. Pre-service music begins at 5:30pm.
www.ancientcitybaptist.org
Christ the King Anglican Church
6pm
www.ctkasa.com
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
4pm, 7pm, midnight
www.thefirstparish.org
Grace United Methodist
5pm (family), 7pm (traditional)
Both services are candlelight services.
www.gracestaugustine.org
Memorial Presbyterian Church
3pm, 5pm, 7pm (Lessons with carols and lighting of candles)
11pm (Holy Communion with lighting of candles)
www.memorialpcusa.org
Shores United Methodist
4pm (traditional), 6pm (contemporary)
The 6pm service will serve Holy Communion.
www.shoresumc.org
St. Anastasia Catholic Church
4pm, 8pm
www.saccfl.org
St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church
6pm
www.thefirstparish.org
St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church
5:30pm
www.stcypriansepiscopalchurch.org
Trinity Episcopal Church
3pm, 5pm, 11pm (Christmas Pageant)
7pm, 11pm (Christmas Eve Service)
Candlelight service at 11pm.
www.trinityepiscopalparish.org
CHRISTMAS DAY
Wednesday, December 25
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
9am, 11am
www.thefirstparish.org
St. Anastasia Catholic Church
8am, 10am
www.saccfl.org
St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church
8am
www.thefirstparish.org
St. Paul AME
10:45am
www.saintpaulfamily.com/home
Trinity Episcopal Church
8am, 10am
Serving Holy Communion.
www.trinityepiscopalparish.org