Ask an expert

When and where are Christmas worship

services?

Hinsdale faith communities offer a range of opportunities to celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, whose timing this year may alter churches' normal weekend rhythms. Here are the times and activities offered by the towns' houses of worship, from family-friendly fellowship to candlelight services for people who want to step outside just as the clock strikes Christmas.

In addition to the in-person services listed below, many churches are also offering online worship options for people's convenience. Use the contact information provided for more details.

Merry Christmas!

• First Church of Christ, Scientist

405 E. First St.

http://www.firstchurchhinsdale.com

(630) 323-4740

Dec. 25

10 a.m. - service

• Grace Episcopal Church

120 E. First St.

http://www.gracehinsdale.org

(630) 323-4900

Dec. 24

4 p.m. - Holy Eucharist with children's narrated nativity pageant

10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist with choir and harp

Dec. 25

10 a.m. - Holy Eucharist

• Hinsdale Covenant Church

412 S. Garfield Ave.

http://www.hinsdalecovenant.com

(630) 323-2318

Dec. 24

2, 3, 4 & 5 p.m. - live nativity experience

10 p.m. - candlelight service

• Hinsdale United Methodist Church

945 S. Garfield Ave.

http://www.hinsdaleumc.com

(630) 325-1280

Dec. 24

4 p.m. - family friendly service

5:30 p.m. - "Sound of the Season" concert

7 p.m. - candlelight service

8 p.m. - open house with refreshments

• Redeemer Lutheran Church

139 E. First St.

http://www.redeemerhinsdale.org

(630) 323-5530

Dec. 24

10 a.m. - worship

4 p.m. - family-oriented service

7 p.m. - service

Dec. 25

10 a.m. - worship

• St. Isaac Jogues Church

306 W. Fourth St.

http://www.sij.net

(630) 323-1248

Dec. 24

7:30, 9 & 10:30 a.m. - Mass

3 & 4:30 p.m. - Christmas Eve Vigil Mass

10:15 p.m. - carols

10:30 p.m. - Mass at midnight

Dec. 25

7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. & noon - Mass

• Trinity Church

(Worshiping at Seventh-Day Adventist Church)

201 N. Oak St.

http://www.trinityhinsdale.com

(630) 286-9303

Dec. 24

4 p.m. - service

• Union Church

137 S. Garfield Ave.

http://www.hinsdale.church

(630) 323-4303

Dec. 24

10 a.m. - children's Christmas pageant

7:35 p.m. - alumni bells

8 p.m. - worship

• Zion Lutheran Church

204 S. Grant St.

http://www.zionhinsdale.org

(630) 323-0384

Dec. 24

9:30 a.m. - corporate confession, absolution and Holy Communion

2 & 5 p.m. - worship

Dec. 25

9:30 a.m.- worship with Holy Communion