# Event Details - **Event Name**: Christmas Eve Services in Sterling, VA - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm – Wed, 24 Dec, 2025 at 11:59 pm - **Event Description**: Experience the beauty of Christmas with music, candlelight, and a warm welcome for all.About this EventChristmas Eve at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church is one of the most beautiful nights of the year. Whether you are new to church, returning, or seeking a place of peace this season, you are invited to worship with us.Christmas Eve Services:3:00 PM – Children's Nativity Musical & Christmas Eve ServiceA joyful family-friendly Christmas Nativity musical followed by communion.5:00 PM – Christmas Eve Eucharist with StringsA warm and traditional service with beautiful music.8:00 PM – Contemporary Christmas Eve with Live BandModern worship music, candlelight, and Communion.11:00 PM – Midnight Mass with ChoirA peaceful, reverent candlelight service leading into Christmas Day.What to Expect:• Plenty of parking + accessible seating• Beautiful music at each service• Complimentary hot cocoa & cider before the 3, 5, and 8 PM service from Cupcake Mafia food truck• Plenty of parking + accessible seating• Children's Christmas Activity Booklet (with a few fun extras!) at every serviceExperience the wonder and peace of Christmas in Sterling at St. Matthew'sLocation:St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church201 E Frederick Dr, Sterling, VA 20164Learn More & Plan Your Visit: stmtts.org/christmas https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/73d1c240-d572-11f0-b4b5-01c2bfb86883-rimg-w592-h740-dc120905-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/7407c660-d572-11f0-b4b5-01c2bfb86883-rimg-w592-h740-dcd9dad4-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7436c5a0-d572-11f0-9c86-870e7d46fae8-rimg-w592-h740-dc060406-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/747ccf50-d572-11f0-a572-8351d1aa0224-rimg-w592-h740-dca0978d-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/74b91500-d572-11f0-b4b5-01c2bfb86883-rimg-w740-h740-dc1a1613-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM3 PM - Children's Christmas Nativity Musical & Christmas Eve ServiceInfo: This family-friendly Christmas Eve service features the children and youth of St. Matthew’s as they share a joyful, music-filled retelling of the Nativity story. With charming costumes, familiar Christmas songs, and heartfelt moments from shepherds, angels, wise men, Mary, and Joseph, the story of Jesus’ birth comes to life in a way that delights all ages.?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM5 PM - Traditional Christmas Eve Service with Soloist & StringsInfo: Experience the joy of Christmas through beloved carols, Holy Communion, and a heartfelt Christmas message that reminds us of the true meaning of the season. Featuring a soloist and string accompaniment, this service captures the peaceful, sacred beauty of a classic Episcopal Christmas Mass.?: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM8PM - Christmas Eve Service with Live BandInfo: This uplifting family-friendly Christmas Eve service features live music from our band, an inspiring Christmas message, and Holy Communion. Together, we’ll rejoice in the coming of Christ with energy, warmth, and heartfelt worship that captures the true spirit of the season.?: 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM11PM - Midnight Mass | Candlelight and Choir Christmas Eve ServiceInfo: Experience the timeless story of Jesus’ birth told through Scripture, candlelight, and exquisite choir music. As the sanctuary fills with the warm light of hundreds of candles, you’ll be reminded of how Christ’s light entered our broken world — and continues to shine through us today. This traditional Holy Communion service offers a peaceful, reverent way to welcome Christmas. Whether you’ve made it a family tradition or are joining us for the first time, you’ll find a spirit of hope, peace, and sacred joy. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/christmas-eve-services-in-sterling-va/100001977430120722 - **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sterling - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church - **lat**: 39.01532629999999 - **long**: -77.3886354 - **full address**: Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church, 201 East Frederick Drive, Sterling, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Christmas Eve Services in Sterling, VA - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3be8ecf25764fec57ceb2ded787081e6aa15d6b6210cfea9d6498ea94cdb190f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf7f3f0-gmir.jpg?v=1765334811 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Christmas Eve Services in Sterling, VA being held? - **A:** Christmas Eve Services in Sterling, VA takes place on Wed, 24 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm to Wed, 24 Dec, 2025 at 11:59 pm at Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church, 201 East Frederick Drive, Sterling, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Christmas Eve Services in Sterling, VA? - **A:** Christmas Eve Services in Sterling, VA is organized by St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Christmas Eve Services in Sterling, VA", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3be8ecf25764fec57ceb2ded787081e6aa15d6b6210cfea9d6498ea94cdb190f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf7f3f0-gmir.jpg?v=1765334811", "startDate": "2025-12-24", "endDate": "2025-12-24", "url": "https://allevents.in/sterling/christmas-eve-services-in-sterling-va/100001977430120722", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "201 East Frederick Drive", "postalCode": "20164", "addressLocality": "Sterling", "addressRegion": "VA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "39.01532629999999", "longitude": "-77.3886354" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Experience the beauty of Christmas with music, candlelight, and a warm welcome for all.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "2025-12-24", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/sterling/christmas-eve-services-in-sterling-va/100001977430120722" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/sterling/christmas-eve-services-in-sterling-va/100001977430120722", "price": 0, "name": "Free event, no ticket required" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "St. Matthews Episcopal Church", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/st-matthews-episcopal-church/18616113", "description": "\"To Know and Share God's Love\"\r\nAt St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, we truly strive to meet our mission \"to know and share God's love.\"\r\n\r\n\r\nIn this:\r\n\r\nWe aim to be relevant to today's world and to help people experience the love of God in their lives.\r\nWe provide countless opportunities for outreach and serving the poor and disenfranchised in our community.\r\nWe welcome people who are in every possible place in a spiritual journey - from those who are questioning if God even exists (or maybe are even sure He doesn't) to those who have had a deep and abiding relationship with Jesus for many years. \r\n\r\nAnyone who is looking for the meaning of life, searching for understanding how God is at work in the world or in their lives, or is looking for a strong sense of community with people who just love being together should come to St. Matthew's." } ] } ] ```