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Christmas Eve at First Pres

Come celebrate with your family and friends

Join us for a truly unique and wonderful worship experience to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

We invite you and your loved ones to celebrate the birth of Jesus in a warm family-friendly and joyous atmosphere. Our services offer a beautiful blend of timeless tradition and powerful worship. Come experience the wonder of Christmas.

Together, we will share in the beauty of Emmanuel, God With Us through singing, fellowship, and hope, all wrapped in the warmth of community.

For Every Generation

Children and adults worship together and experience the magic of Christmas.

Candlelight Tradition

As we light candles, we celebrate the birth of Jesus together.

Joy & Peace

Step into a moment of deep peace and celebration of joy.

A Message of Hope

Hear a message of hope for every season.

Kids Nativity Service

An interactive, family friendly experience for the whole family

Join us at 11:00 am for a special and fun worship service where kids are invited to participate in the telling of the Christmas story. We provide all the costumes as you walk in, and we will help your kids get into character as they prepare to join in the story of Jesus’ birth. There is no nursery, as all children are welcome in the Worship Center.

11:00 am Worship Center

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Candlelight Services

A classic Christmas Eve worship experience

All our traditional candlelight services in the Sanctuary feature a full choir, orchestra, and classic Christmas hymns to celebrate the birth of Christ. We'll hear a hope filled message and conclude the service by lighing candles to carry the light to the world. Nursery is provided for kids birth through age 6.

1:00, 3:00, 5:00, & 7:00 pm Sanctuary

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Christmas at the Table

A communion and candlelighting service

Join us for a wonderful service with a blend of hymns and modern Christmas songs led by our worship band. Hear a powerful message of hope, partake in communion, and conclude with candlelighting. There is no nursery, and families are encouraged to worship together.

9:00 & 11:00 pm Sanctuary

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Get Your Free Tickets for Christmas Eve

While we do not charge for tickets to attend a service, seating is limited. We provide free tickets to guarantee a seat for you and everyone in your family. Tickets are available in person on the day of the event at the Welcome Hub at our Weber Street entrance as first come first served. Make plans to arrive about thirty minutes before service starts to receive your tickets and you will be able to choose from floor or balcony seating for the Sanctuary services.

New to Christmas Eve?

If you are a new guest and have kids, get a head start on Christmas Eve this year. Register your kids early for nursery and kids programming and breeze past the check in line before services. Secure your spot and enjoy a smooth start to a joyful celebration.

Family Pre-Registration

Directions and Parking

We are located at 219 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Free parking is available on site at our Weber Street lot or in the parking garage next to the YMCA. Both lots have easy access to the main entrance on Weber Street through the glass doors. Follow the signs for entry.

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Contact Us

First Pres is a dynamic and multi-generational community of believers in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. Our mission is to reflect the love of Jesus to be Light + Life for the City.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our team at mail@firstprescos.org or call 719 884 6100.

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