Christmas eve 2026

No matter where you're coming from, you're invited to celebrate hope being born.

At Menlo, everyone is welcome. There's no dress code, no insider language, and no prerequisites. Our services last about an hour, feature familiar Christmas songs and an uplifting message.

“Hope is for everyone this Christmas” over candlelight and a Christmas tree

You're invited!

Join us for our Christmas Eve services all across the Bay Area.

Menlo Park Campus | 12/23 at 5pm and 6:30pm, and 12/24 at 2pm, 3:30pm, and 5pm
San Mateo Campus | 12/24 at 2pm, 3:30pm, and 5pm
Mountain View Campus | 12/24 at 2pm, 3:30pm, and 5pm
Saratoga Campus | 12/24 at 2pm, 3:30pm, and 5pm
Online Service | 12/24 at 3:30pm on youtube.com/menlochurch

Childcare will be provided during the 2pm and 3:30pm services for children Pre-K and younger.

Christmas Eve service times: Menlo Park, December 23 at 5 and 6:30 PM and December 24 at 2, 3:30 and 5 PM; Mountain View, San Mateo and Saratoga, December 24 at 2, 3:30 and 5 PM
Someone watching Menlo Church’s YouTube channel on a laptop

Join us online.

christmas eve at 3:30pm on Youtube.

Our campuses will be closed from December 25-January 1st.

Please join us on YouTube for a special online only service on 12/27 at 10am.

“Practice Not Performance” online service: Sunday, December 27 at 10 AM on youtube.com/menlochurch

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about visiting on Sundays.

What are Christmas Eve services like?

Christmas Eve services at Menlo are meant for the whole family to experience the nostalgic, feel good spirit of Christmas while remembering hope being born with the birth of Jesus. Friendly faces will greet you, help find your way around and make sure you don't miss any of the hot cocoa or cookies on your way into the hour long service consisting of familiar music, videos, and a reminder of the reason for the season.

What about my kids?

Christmas Eve services at Menlo are meant for the whole family. Experience the joy of Christmas as a family together in one room with optional childcare available for Kids Pre-K and younger at our 2pm and 3:30 services.

What do I wear?

Whatever you feel comfortable in. While a t-shirt and jeans is typical, some people like to dress it up a bit.

I'm skeptical about Christianity, but am I still welcome?

Of course! One of the most compelling things about the life and ministry of Jesus is that people who were nothing like Him, liked Him, and wanted to spend time with Him. We are a community of people from saints to skeptics and prodigals who try to make space for others on the journey, no matter where they are.

Serve on christmas eve

Volunteering on Christmas Eve is such a unique experience. Not only is there something about the Christmas spirit and decorations (& hot cocoa, yum!), but there is an openness to folks heading to church unlike any other time of year. Come be a part of people experiencing the love of Jesus this Christmas!


Volunteers smiling behind rows of food containers at an evening Christmas outreach
“Clocked In: Jesus at Work” sermon series graphic with a vintage time clock

Clocked In - Jesus @ Work

Starting January 3, join us for Clocked In, a four-week series exploring how to bring your faith into your everyday work, discover your God-given calling, and follow Jesus from Sunday to Monday.