Christmas Eve Worship
December 24
Christmas at Salem
Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas! You won't want to miss the music, fun, and joy as we celebrate the birth of Jesus at Salem this Christmas! We can't wait to celebrate the hope of the season with you.
Christmas Eve Service Times
MID-COUNTY SITE
1200 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131
*11:00 am – Jazz/Gospel
2:30-5:00 pm – Live Animal Nativity
*3:00 pm – Family
*5:00 pm – Modern
*8:00 pm – Traditional
11:00 pm – Unplugged
SOUTH-CITY SITE
6701 Virginia Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111
*8:00 pm – Blended
BOTH SITES
*Nursery care for infants through 4yrs
Holy Communion: All services except 3:00 & 5:00 pm
Your kids can help tell the Christmas story!
All children ages 3 to 18 are invited to join our fun and interactive nativity play on December 24th at 3:00 PM at Salem. No rehearsals are needed! Just arrive by 2:30 PM to pick out a costume and get ready to bring the story of Christmas to life. Please practice these songs with your children to prepare.
Christmas Events
Christmas Outreach
Donate Winter Coats
Celebrate the spirit of Christmas by donating NEW winter coats, gloves, hats, and scarves for St. Louis children, youth, and adults. All sizes are needed. Donations will be distributed to our ministry partners LifeWise STL, Epworth, and Haven Street.
Christmas Offering
100% of the Christmas offering will go to support our nutrition and literacy efforts in 2025. With your help we can raise our goal of $100,000 and make a difference if the lives of St. Louis families.
Donate a Christmas Ham
Help make this Christmas memorable for St. Louis families by generously donating a ham to support our partner agencies. Holy Smokers are selling bone-in spiral cut smoked hams for donation to our partner agencies for $30.
FAQ
Is Christmas Eve worship available online?
Yes, we offer online worship for four of our Christmas Eve Services. Each service will be live-streamed on our website and our YouTube channel and will be available on-demand.
MID-COUNTY SITE 11:00 am Jazz/Gospel Christmas Eve Service 5:00 pm Modern Christmas Eve Service 8:00 pm Traditional Christmas Eve Service
Worship Online Worship on YouTube (@SalemStLouis)
SOUTH-CITY SITE
8:00 pm Blended Christmas Eve Service
Worship on YouTube (@theconnectionstlouis)
What should I wear?
If you’re most comfortable wearing your dressy Christmas outfits, that’s totally fine! Or come in a more casual outfit – you’re welcome here.
Where should I park?
Mid-County Site: Parking lot is available on-site.
South-City Site: Street parking is available.
Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to allow adequate time for parking and to find seating.
What time do services start and how long do they last?
Typically our Christmas Eve services last around an hour with the exception of our Family Service which is approximately 30 minutes.
Mid-County Site: Christmas Eve Worship Services
Sunday, December 24
11:00 am – Family Service
11:00 am – Traditional Service
5:00 pm – Modern Service
8:00 pm – Traditional Service
11:00 pm – Unplugged Service
South-City Site: Christmas Eve Worship Service
Sunday, December 24
8:00 pm – Blended Service
Where is the nursery?
Mid-County – Nursery care is available for children infants through four years old. To drop off your child(ren) please visit the Kids Connect check-in station located by the nursery in back of the church by the Multipurpose Room at our Mid-County Site. Nursery care is available on Sunday, December 24 at all services except the 11:00 pm service.
Are your buildings accessible?
Yes, our building, gathering spaces, and restrooms are accessible to people who use mobility devices including but not limited to wheelchairs and walkers. Physical accommodations include ramps, accessible seating, and elevators at our Mid-County Site are available. For more information visit https://www.salemstlouis.com/accessibility/.