The “foothills” are alive with music and worship on Christmas Eve! Residents in Knoxville, Tennessee will have a wide variety of Christmas Eve Midnight Mass services this year.
St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral
525-7347 413 Cumberland Ave
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 525-7347
www.stjohnscathedral.org
Several members of the Knoxville Symphony will participate in the 10:45 PM service. This service is the High Church Liturgy and Choral Eucharist. This beautiful service will conclude with the lighting of candles and singing Silent Night and will conclude around mid-night.
First Presbyterian Church
620 State Street
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 546-2531
The 11:00 PM Candle lighting & Communion Service begins with a prelude of music at 10:45pm and continues with lessons, carols & communion. The lighting of the Advent Wreath, and the blessing of the crib will follow the congregational call to worship. Singing of carols and reading of the Christmas story and a reflection on a Christmas parable are planned. This service, which will last approximately 45 minutes, will be a reverent and joyous way to celebrate the birth of our Lord.
The service will conclude with the lighting of the Christ Candle and congregational singing of Silent Night.
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Church Street United Methodist Church
900 Henley Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 524-3048
www.churchstreetumc.org
A musical prelude begins 10:30 pm with special music presented by the combined Parish Youth and Adults Choirs and a stringed quartet from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Traditional Candlelight Communion Services follow at 5 pm and 11 pm with Rev. Andy Ferguson preaching the message. The services conclude with the serving of Holy Communion, lighting of candles and a joyous rendition of Joy to the World.
Ms Williams, Communications Director at Church Street United Methodist Church, said, “Our Christmas Eve Services in the beautiful Sanctuary, amidst the stained glass windows and candlelight, is a way to truly celebrate the birth of Christ. Everyone is invited to join us.”
Childcare will be provided for all services. Parking is available. The church is handicapped-accessible with an elevator.
St. James’ Episcopal Church
1101 N Broadway St
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 523-5687
www.stjamesknox.org
The congregants of St James Episcopal Church will enjoy Holy Eucharist during their mid-night service.
The 11:00pm service has a musical prelude beginning at 10:30pm. The 11:00 PM service will be High Church liturgy. Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at both services.
Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church
9132 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37923
Phone: 865-693-9331
www.cspc.net
The Christmas Eve service at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church will include folk instruments and worship band. Celebrate the Lord’s Supper will take place on Christmas Eve.
Our Children’s Christmas Eve service is from 4-5.
Our Candlelight Christmas Eve service is from 11-12.
The service will end with traditional singing of Silent Night to handheld candlelights.
Childcare is not provided for either service.
Parking definitely is an issue for both services, so please arrive at least 20 minutes early.
Messiah Lutheran
6900 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-9753
www.messiahknoxville.org
The 11:00 Festival Christmas Eve service liturgy at Messiah Lutheran is very jubilant and will include a lot of choir music, congregational singing and instrumental music. The festival service is preceded by a 10:30 prelude service of music.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
414 W Vine Ave
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 522-1508
www.icknoxville.org
Several masses will be held on Christmas Eve at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Prior to the mid-night mass a music prelude will begin at 11:30.
