Christmas Eve Services in Ocala, FL (2026)
Catholic Masses, candlelight services and Christmas Day worship at Ocala and Marion County churches, with each church's address and the page where it posts times
For many Marion County families, Christmas Eve begins in a pew: a candlelit sanctuary, a Midnight or evening Mass, or a family service early enough for small children. Churches in Ocala usually publish their holiday schedules in late November and December, so most had nothing posted when this page was checked on November 10, 2026. Rather than guess, this guide lists the churches to watch, with the exact page where each one posts its times. Christmas Eve is Thursday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day is Friday, Dec. 25.
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2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10
Every church below was checked on its own website on November 10, 2026, and none had published 2026 Christmas Eve or Christmas Day times. We do not use last year's times as this year's. Where a church's page still shows an earlier season's event, the card says so. Times will be added here once a church posts them, and a church can always be reached directly using the phone number or page listed.
| Church | Tradition | Address | 2026 times | Where times post |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Trinity Catholic Church | Catholic | 5 SE 17th St., Ocala, FL 34471 | Not posted yet | Mass times page |
| Our Lady of the Springs Catholic Church | Catholic | 4047 NE 21st St., Ocala, FL 34470 | Not posted yet | Masses page and bulletins |
| St. Joseph of the Forest Mission | Catholic (mission of Our Lady of the Springs) | 17301 E. State Rd. 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488 | Not posted yet | Mass times and SJF bulletin |
| Queen of Peace Catholic Church | Catholic | 6455 SW State Rd. 200, Ocala, FL 34476 | Not posted yet | Mass schedule page |
| St. Jude Catholic Parish (Marion Oaks) | Catholic | 443 Marion Oaks Dr., Ocala, FL 34473 | Not posted yet | Parish home page |
| First Baptist Church of Ocala | Baptist | 2801 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala, FL 34471 | Not posted yet | Advent page |
| Church @ The Springs (Ocala campus) | Church | 5424 SE 58th Ave., Ocala, FL 34480 | Not posted yet | Christmas services page |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Episcopal | 503 SE Broadway St., Ocala, FL 34471 | Not posted yet | Church home page |
| Ocala First United Methodist Church | United Methodist | 1126 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470 | Not posted yet | Church home page |
| St. John Lutheran Church & School | Lutheran | 1915 SE Lake Weir Ave., Ocala, FL 34471 | Not posted yet | Plan your visit page |
| First Presbyterian Church of Ocala | Presbyterian | 511 SE 3rd St., Ocala, FL 34471 | Not posted yet | Church site and livestream page |
| Meadowbrook Church | Church | 4741 SW 20th St., Ocala, FL 34474 | Not posted yet | Church home page |
| Central Christian Church | Christian church | 3010 NE 14th St., Ocala, FL 34470 | Not posted yet | Church home page |
| College Road Baptist Church | Baptist | 5010 SW College Rd., Ocala, FL 34474 | Not posted yet | Contact and worship times page |
| Christ's Church of Ocala | Church | 6768 SW 80th St., Ocala, FL 34476 | Not posted yet | Church home page |
| Christ Community Church | Church | 34 Dogwood Rd., Ocala, FL 34472 | Not posted yet | Church home page |
| Trinity Baptist Church | Baptist | 1600 SE 58th Ave., Ocala, FL 34480 | Not posted yet | Church home page |
| Abiding Hope Lutheran Church | Lutheran | 777 SE 58th Ave., Ocala, FL 34480 | Not posted yet | Church home page |
| Neighborhood Church Ocala | Church | 6474 NE 7th St., Ocala, FL 34470 | Not posted yet | Plan a visit page |
| City Light Church | Church | 4645 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470 | Not posted yet | Church home page |
| Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church | Presbyterian | 151 SW 87th Pl., Ocala, FL 34476 | Not posted yet | Church home page |
| Second Chance Church (Belleview) | Church | 13405 SE County Hwy 484, Belleview, FL 34420 | Not posted yet | Church home page |
Church details and contact information
Each church decides whether and how it marks Dec. 24 and 25, and none is assumed here to hold a service until it says so. The cards below group the same 22 churches with their contact details. Livestream notes appear only where a church's own site states that it streams worship, and describe regular services unless noted.
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
- 5 SE 17th St., Ocala, FL 34471
- (352) 629-8092
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the mass times page.
- The regular schedule lists Spanish Masses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. Those are the ordinary weekly times, not a Christmas schedule.
Our Lady of the Springs Catholic Church
- 4047 NE 21st St., Ocala, FL 34470
- (352) 236-2230
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the masses page and bulletins.
- The parish Masses page tells visitors to watch the bulletins for Christmas and Easter times.
St. Joseph of the Forest Mission
- 17301 E. State Rd. 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488
- (352) 625-4222
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the mass times and sjf bulletin.
Queen of Peace Catholic Church
- 6455 SW State Rd. 200, Ocala, FL 34476
- (352) 854-2181
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the mass schedule page.
- The parish lists no Spanish Mass on its schedule page. It also lists Traditional Latin Masses on its regular schedule.
St. Jude Catholic Parish (Marion Oaks)
- 443 Marion Oaks Dr., Ocala, FL 34473
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the parish home page.
- The regular weekend schedule includes Spanish Masses on Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Ocala
- 2801 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala, FL 34471
- (352) 629-5683
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the advent page.
- The Advent page still describes the 2025 Advent theme and a Wednesday, Dec. 24 candlelight service, which fell in 2025. It does not give 2026 dates yet.
Church @ The Springs (Ocala campus)
- 5424 SE 58th Ave., Ocala, FL 34480
- (352) 624-0545
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the christmas services page.
- A Christmas services page exists, but it shows no year and its countdown clock reads zero, so it appears to be left over from an earlier season. Treat it as unconfirmed for 2026. Sunday services on the Ocala campus stream from the church's watch page.
Grace Episcopal Church
- 503 SE Broadway St., Ocala, FL 34471
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the church home page.
- The site says services are also available live on Facebook and YouTube.
Ocala First United Methodist Church
- 1126 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the church home page.
- The church lists a live-stream page at live.fumcocala.org.
St. John Lutheran Church & School
- 1915 SE Lake Weir Ave., Ocala, FL 34471
- (352) 629-1794
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the plan your visit page.
- Regular worship is listed for Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Ocala
- 511 SE 3rd St., Ocala, FL 34471
- (352) 629-7561
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the church site and livestream page.
Meadowbrook Church
- 4741 SW 20th St., Ocala, FL 34474
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the church home page.
- The site has a Watch Live link for regular worship.
Central Christian Church
- 3010 NE 14th St., Ocala, FL 34470
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the church home page.
- Sunday services stream online at 9:30 a.m.
College Road Baptist Church
- 5010 SW College Rd., Ocala, FL 34474
- (352) 237-5741
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the contact and worship times page.
- The regular Sunday schedule includes services in English, Spanish (11 a.m.), Haitian Creole and Portuguese. Those are weekly times, not Christmas times.
Christ's Church of Ocala
- 6768 SW 80th St., Ocala, FL 34476
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the church home page.
Christ Community Church
- 34 Dogwood Rd., Ocala, FL 34472
- (352) 687-2009
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the church home page.
- Regular worship is listed for Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. and Sundays at 10:15 a.m.
Trinity Baptist Church
- 1600 SE 58th Ave., Ocala, FL 34480
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the church home page.
Abiding Hope Lutheran Church
- 777 SE 58th Ave., Ocala, FL 34480
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the church home page.
Neighborhood Church Ocala
- 6474 NE 7th St., Ocala, FL 34470
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the plan a visit page.
City Light Church
- 4645 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the church home page.
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church
- 151 SW 87th Pl., Ocala, FL 34476
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the church home page.
- The home page promotes a Living Nativity on Dec. 19 and 20 but gives no year, so it is not listed here as a 2026 event. Regular Sunday worship streams on YouTube.
Second Chance Church (Belleview)
- 13405 SE County Hwy 484, Belleview, FL 34420
- 2026 times not posted yet as of Nov. 10. Times post on the church home page.
Planning tips for Christmas Eve in Marion County
Once a church posts its schedule, check whether it asks for tickets or reservations and plan to arrive a little early. Candlelight services frequently use small hand candles with paper drip guards, and many congregations ask visitors to keep children close during the lighting. If you are new to a church, its home page or phone line is the quickest way to learn about parking, childcare and accessible seating, and those details are not assumed here.
Looking for the rest of the holiday calendar? See Christmas events in Ocala, restaurants open on Christmas Day, Santa photos in Ocala and the wider Ocala churches directory.
Frequently asked questions
What time are Christmas Eve services in Ocala in 2026?
As of November 10, 2026, none of the Ocala-area churches checked for this page had posted 2026 Christmas Eve or Christmas Day times on their own websites. Christmas Eve falls on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026. This page lists each church's address and the page where it posts times, and it will add confirmed times as churches publish them.
When are Catholic Christmas Masses in Ocala?
Blessed Trinity, Our Lady of the Springs, Queen of Peace and St. Jude had not posted Christmas Mass times when this page was last checked on November 10, 2026. Our Lady of the Springs tells visitors to watch its bulletins for Christmas times, and Blessed Trinity can be reached at (352) 629-8092.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Masses in Ocala?
No parish had posted a 2026 Spanish Christmas Mass yet. Blessed Trinity (5 SE 17th St.) lists regular Spanish Masses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m., and St. Jude (443 Marion Oaks Dr.) lists them on Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. Ask the parish office whether the Nochebuena schedule will be bilingual.
Are there candlelight services in Ocala?
No church checked had posted a 2026 candlelight time on November 10. First Baptist Church of Ocala, at 2801 SE Maricamp Rd., listed a Christmas Eve candlelight service on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, and will need to be checked for 2026.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online from Ocala?
Some churches stream regular worship, including Grace Episcopal (Facebook and YouTube), Ocala First United Methodist (live.fumcocala.org), Central Christian Church and Church @ The Springs. None had said whether its Christmas Eve service would be streamed, so confirm with the church.
Are churches open on Christmas Day in Ocala?
Christmas Day 2026 falls on a Friday. Each church sets its own Christmas Day schedule, and some hold no service that day. No Ocala church had posted its Dec. 25, 2026 schedule on November 10, so check the church's page or call.
Checked against each church's own website on November 10, 2026. AI tools helped gather the sources and draft this page; each fact was checked against those sources before publishing. See our editorial guidelines. Church leaders can send confirmed times through our contact page.
Misa de Nochebuena y servicios de Navidad en Ocala
La Nochebuena es el jueves 24 de diciembre de 2026 y la Navidad es el viernes 25. Hasta el 10 de noviembre de 2026, ninguna de las iglesias de Ocala y el Condado de Marion que revisamos habÃa publicado su horario de Navidad. La parroquia Blessed Trinity (5 SE 17th St., Ocala) y la parroquia St. Jude (443 Marion Oaks Dr., Ocala) tienen Misas regulares en español, pero no se ha confirmado un horario especial de Nochebuena. Esta página lista 22 iglesias con su dirección y el sitio donde publicarán sus horarios.