Cook County Christmas services

Baptist

Calvary Community, 1000 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, will have a 6 p.m. Christmas Eve service Dec. 24. (847) 895-7686, www.calvary.ws.

Elk Grove Baptist Church, 801 Beisner Road, Elk Grove Village, will have a Christmas Eve Service at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 24. (847) 593-8337, www.elkgrovebaptistchurch.org.

First Baptist of Arlington Heights, 1211 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights, will have a Christmas Eve service at 4 p.m. Dec. 24. (847) 392-1712. www.fbcah.org

Christian

Christian Church, 333 W. Thomas St., Arlington Heights, will have a Christmas Eve service at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 24, "Discovering the Heart of Christmas: A Congregational Cantata." (847) 259-0059. www.ccah.org.

Episcopal

St. John's Episcopal Church, 200 N. Main St., Mount Prospect, will have a 4 p.m. family service and a 10 p.m. choral service Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. (847) 392-1700.

St. Michael, 647 S. Dundee Ave., Barrington, will have Christmas Eve Eucharists at 2 and 4 p.m. (children), 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. (incense) Dec. 24; and Christmas Day Eucharist at 10 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 381-2323, www.stmichaelsbarrington.org.

Evangelical

South Park Church, 1330 S. Courtland, Park Ridge, will have Christmas Eve services at 4 p.m. (family) and 9 p.m. (candlelight) Dec. 24. (847) 825-5507.

Evangelical Covenant

Covenant Church of Schaumburg, 301 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg will offer a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 11 p.m. Dec. 24. (847) 605-8334. www.covcos.com.

Northwest Covenant Church, 300 N. Elmhurst Ave., Mount Prospect, will have family worship at 5 p.m. and candlelight service at 11 p.m. Dec. 24. (847) 255-4671.

Evangelical Free

Arlington Heights Evangelical Free Church, 1330 N. Douglas Ave., Arlington Heights, will offer Christmas Eve services at 4 and 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Childcare for children ages 0-3 will be provided for the 4 p.m. service. (847) 392-4840. www.ahefc.org

Grace Community Church, 431 N Quentin Road, Palatine, will offer a Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. Dec. 24. (847) 776-1900, www.aboutgrace.com

Lutheran

All Saints Lutheran (ELCA), 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine, will have Christmas Eve worship with Holy Communion at 4:30 p.m. (family) and 11 p.m. (candlelight) Dec. 24. (847) 991-2080. www.allsaintspalatine.org

Bethel Lutheran (ELCA), 3839 W. Frontage Road, Palatine, will have Christmas Eve services at 5 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24 and Christmas Day services at 10 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 397-4372. www.bethelutheran.org

Christ Lutheran Church (ELCA) 41 S. Rohlwing Road, Palatine, will offer a family service at 4 p.m. Dec. 24 ; and candlelight services with Holy Communion at 9 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24. (847) 358-4600. www.christ.lutheran.com

Christ The King Evangelical Lutheran Church (Wisconsin Synod), 100 W. Michigan Ave., Palatine, will offer the following services: Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. service with parish children and 8 p.m. Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Dec. 24; and Christmas Day: 10:30 a.m. Festival Christmas service with Holy Communion on Dec. 25. (847) 358-0230 or www.ByFaithAlone.org

Christus Victor Lutheran (ELCA), 1045 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, will have Christmas Eve candlelight services at 4:30 p.m. (family), 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Dec. 24; and a Christmas Day service at 10 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 437-2666, christusvictorgv.org..

Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, will offer a carols, candlelight, and Communion Christmas Eve service with choir participation at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 24; a carols, candlelight, and Communion Christmas Eve service with soloist, violin, and flute music at 10 p.m. Dec. 24; and a Festival of the Nativity Christmas Day service with Communion at 10 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 253-4839.

Grace Lutheran (ELCA), 1624 E. Euclid Ave., Mount Prospect, will have Christmas Eve services at 4:30 p.m. (family worship and children's message) and 11 p.m. (candlelight Communion service with carol singing starting at 10:30 p.m.). (847) 824-7408. www.mtprospect.org/grace.

Hope Lutheran Church (ELCA), Arlington Heights and Checker roads, Long Grove, will offer 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. services on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24; and a 10 am service Christmas Day, Dec. 25. (847) 634-2070.

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran (Missouri Synod), 1116 Devon Ave., Bartlett, will hold Christmas Eve candlelight services at 7 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24 with Communion. (630) 837-1166.

Immanuel Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod), 855 Lee St., Des Plaines, will have a Family Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. and a Candlelight Christmas Eve service at 11 p.m. Dec. 24. A Christmas Day Festival Service to worship the newborn king will be at 10 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 824-3652.

Living Lord Lutheran (ELCA), 1044 Congress Drive (Route 59 and Congress), Bartlett, will offer four worship services to celebrate Christ's birth: On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24: Family Worship will be at 3 p.m.; and Candlelight Worship will be at 7:30 and 11 p.m. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25: Lessons and Carols Worship will be at 10 a.m. (630) 830-3630 or www.livinglordlutheran.org.

Lord Of Life (ELCA), 119 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg, will have Christmas Eve candlelight services at 7 and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24; and Christmas Day festive worship at 10 a.m. Dec. 25.. (847) 895-8877. www.lord-of-life.org.

Lutheran Church Of The Atonement (ELCA), 909 E. Main St., Barrington, will have Christmas Eve services at 3 p.m. (children's service) 4:30 p.m. (family service with Communion); and candlelight Communion services at 8 and 10 p.m. Dec. 24 with preservice music and caroling at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.. (847) 381-0243. www.churchofatonement.org.

Lutheran Church of the Cross (ELCA), 2025 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, will have Christmas Eve services at 4:30 p.m. (family candlelight) and 11 p.m. (candlelight service) Dec. 24.. (847) 437-5141. www.sharegodslove.com.

Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit (Missouri Synod), 150 Lions Drive (corner of Lions and Elk Grove Boulevard), Elk Grove Village, will have candlelight, carols and Communion services at 5:30 and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24 and a service at 9 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 437-5897.

Our Redeemer Lutheran (Missouri Synod), 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights, will offer a 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve service Dec. 24; and a 9:30 a.m. Christmas Day service Dec. 25. (847) 537-4430.

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, will have the following Christmas Eve services: a family Communion service at 3 p.m. with the Children's Choir performing; a 5 p.m. candlelight Communion service with the Youth Choir performing; a candlelight Communion service at 8:30 p.m. with preservice music and Schubert's Orchestral Mass, the Vocal Ensemble and Orchestral Ensemble; an 11 p.m. candlelight Communion service with Adult Singers and orchestra. On Christmas Day, there will be an 11 am Communion service Dec. 25.

Prince Of Peace Lutheran (ELCA), 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, will offer Christmas Eve Family Worship at 5 p.m.; the Crossroads service, featuring contemporary music and drama, at 9 p.m.; the Christmas Eve Concert featuring soloists and ensembles from the church at 10:30 p.m.; and traditional worship by candlelight at 11 p.m. Dec. 24 A Christmas Day Service will be held at 9:45 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 885-7010. www.princeofpeace.net.

St. John Evangelical Lutheran, 1800 S. Rodenburg Road, Schaumburg, will have Christmas Eve services at 6 p.m. (children's program) and 11 p.m. (candlelight Communion and carols); and Christmas Day Communion service at 9 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 524-9746.

St. John Lutheran (Missouri Synod), 1100 Linneman Road, Mount Prospect, will have a family service at 6 p.m. and a candlelight and choirs service at 11 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. A celebration service with choirs will be at 10 a.m. Christmas Day, Dec. 25. (847) 593-7670. www.luther95.net/SJLC-MPIL.

St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church, 9081 N. Maryland St. Niles, will have a Christmas Eve service at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 24 that will include special musical presentations by St. Matthew's Sunday School, youth group and choir. Christmas Day service will be at 10 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 827-4360.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 720 Dundee Ave., Barrington, will hold special Christmas services at 8 p.m., Christmas Eve, Dec. 24; and 10 a.m. Christmas Morning, Dec. 25. (847) 382-7002.

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran (Missouri Synod), 100 S. School St., Mount Prospect, will have Christmas Eve services at 3 p.m. (family), 5 p.m. (family), 7 p.m. (candlelight) and 11 p.m. (candlelight) Dec. 24. On Christmas Day, a traditional festival will be at 10 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 255-0332. www.saint-paul.org.

St. Peter Lutheran (Missouri Synod), 111 W. Olive, Arlington Heights, will offer a family Christmas Eve service at 4 and 7 p.m.; a carols and candles service at 9 p.m.; and a candlelight festival service with Communion at 11 p.m. Dec. 24. A Christmas Day service will be at 10 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 259-4114. www.stpeter-ah.org.

St. Peter Lutheran (Missouri Synod), 202 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, will have Christmas Eve services at 5 p.m. (family worship); 7 p.m. (family praise worship); and 10:30 p.m. (candlelight Communion worship) Dec. 24. Christmas Day Communion worship service is at 10 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 885-3350.

St. Philip Lutheran Church, 1609 Pfingsten Road, Glenview, will offer Christmas Eve services at 5 and 9 p.m. Dec. 24 (nursery provided). Both services will include special music, Holy Communion, lighting of candles and a children's sermon. (847) 998-1946.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, will offer the following services: on Dec. 24: Christmas Eve candlelight worship at 4 p.m. (service especially for families with children), 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.; and on Dec. 25: 11 a.m. service Christmas Day with Holy Communion. (847) 827-6656, www.trinitydesplaines.org.

Methodist

Barrington United Methodist, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, will offer the following Christmas Eve services: a special 4 p.m. children's service with festive music by the Cherub and Children's Choirs; an evening service by candlelight with music from the Chancel Choir at 7 p.m.; and a 10:30 p.m. candlelight service, featuring special music Dec. 24. Childcare is available at the 4 and 7 p.m. services.. (847) 836-5540. www.BarringtonUMC.com.

First United Methodist Of Arlington Heights, 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, will offer family worship with carols and candlelight at 4 p.m.; candlelight worship at 7 p.m.; and candlelight Communion worship at 11 p.m. Dec. 24. (847) 255-5112, www.ahfumc.org.

First United Methodist Of Palatine, 123 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine, will have a 5 p.m. family service with children's pageant; a 7 p.m. lessons and carols service; and an 11 p.m. candlelight Communion service with chancel choir on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. (847) 359-1345.

Kingswood Methodist, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, will have Christmas Eve services at 4 (praise service), 7 and 11 p.m. (carols, candles and Communion) Dec. 24; and a Love feast at 10 a.m. Christmas Day, Dec. 25.. (847) 398-0770. www.kingswoodumc.com.

North NorthField United Methodist, 797 Sanders Road, Northbrook, at Sanders and Dundee in Northbrook, will offer two Christmas Eve services Dec. 24. The first at 4:30 p.m. is designed for family participation; and the second at 11 p.m. will be a candlelight worship including Holy Communion to welcome in Christmas Day at midnight. (847) 272-2250. www.northnorthfield.org.

Our Saviour's United Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, will hold a Christmas Eve service for families at 7 p.m. Dec. 24. There will also be two candlelight services at 9 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24. (847) 352-4762, osumc.org.

Salem Methodist, 115 W. Lincoln Ave., Barrington, will have a 4 p.m. family service and 9 p.m. traditional candlelight service Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. (847) 381-0524. www.gbgm-umc.org/salembarrington.

Nondenominational

Christian Life Church, 400 E. Gregory St., Mount Prospect, will have a 5 p.m. Christmas Eve service Dec. 24. (847) 259-3090. www.christianlifechurch.org

Prospect Christian Church, 302 E. Euclid Ave., Prospect Heights, will offer a Christmas Eve Service at 5:45 p.m. Dec. 24. (847) 398-2030, www.prospectchristianchurch.org.

Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines, will have a Christmas Eve Service at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 24. (847) 297-0997.

Willow Creek Community Church, 67 E. Algonquin Road, South Barrington, will offer "Imagine Christmas" services Dec. 20-24. Visit www.willowcreek.org for times and for free tickets. (847) 765-5000.

Presbyterian

Church Of The Cross (Presbyterian USA), 475 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, will offer "Don't Stop at the Manger" at 7 p.m. Dec. 24, including Communion, candles and carols.. (847) 885-1199. cotc-pcusa.org.

Community Presbyterian, 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect, will have a Christmas Eve candlelight Communion service at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 24. (847) 392-3111.

First Presbyterian, 302 N. Dunton, Arlington Heights, will offer Christmas Eve services at 4 p.m., worship with enactment of the Christmas story; at 8 p.m., service of lessons and carols with the Chancel Choir; and at 11 p.m., candlelight service with Communion. (847) 255-5900.

Presbyterian Church Of Barrington, 6 Brinker Road, Barrington, will have a family candlelight service at 5 p.m.; a candlelight service of lessons and carols at 7 and 9 p.m.; and a traditional candlelight Communion service at 11 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. (847) 381-0973. www.pcbarrington.org.

Presbyterian Church Of Palatine, 800 E. Palatine Road, Palatine, will have a 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve service of Las Posadas and intergenerational candlelight and Communion; and at 10 p.m. candlelight, Communion, Scripture and carol singing Dec. 24. (847) 358-4650.www.pcop.us.

Southminster Presbyterian USA, 916 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights, will have a family candlelight service at 5 p.m. and traditional candlelight service at 10 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Childcare available. (847) 392-1060, www.southminsterchurchah.org.

Roman Catholic

Church Of The Holy Spirit, 1451 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg, will have Christmas Eve Masses at 4 and 6 p.m. for families and 8 p.m. and midnight (bilingual) Dec. 24; and Christmas Day Masses at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (signed for deaf) and noon (Spanish) Dec. 25 . (847) 882-7580.

Holy Family Catholic Church, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, will have Christmas Eve Masses at 1:30 and 4 p.m. (family liturgy), 8 p.m. and midnight (music begins at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 24; and Christmas Day Masses at 9 and 11 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 359-0042, www.holyfamilyparish.org.

Our Lady of the Brook Catholic Church, 3700 Dundee Road, Northbrook, will offer Christmas Eve Mass at 4 p.m. (Family Mass) and 10:30 p.m. (carols at 10 p.m.) Dec. 24; and Christmas Day Masses at 8, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. (847) 272-5686, www.olbparish.org

Our Lady of the Wayside, 432 W. Park, Arlington Heights, will offer Christmas Eve services, Dec. 24, at 3 p.m., 4:45 p.m. (for children), 6:30 p.m. (vigil Mass) and 10 p.m. (midnight Mass including a prelude of carols and blessing of the creche). Christmas Day services will be at 7, 8:15, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 253-5353. www.olwparish.org

St. Alphonsus Liguori Church, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights, will offer the following services: on Dec. 24: 3 p.m. Family Mass; 5 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Christmas Eve Mass, with choir beginning at 10 p.m.; and on Dec. 25: Christmas Mass at 8 and 10 a.m. and noon. (847) 255-7452. www.saintalphonsus.com.

St. Anne, 120 N. Ela St., Barrington, will offer Christmas Eve Masses at 2:30, 4:30 and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24 (carols at 10 p.m.); and Christmas Day Masses at 9 and 11 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 382-5300.

St. Colette, 3900 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows, will have Christmas Eve services, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. (family Mass), 6 p.m. Mass, 11:15 p.m. carols and midnight Mass. Christmas Day services are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and noon (Spanish) Dec. 25. (847) 394-8100.

St. Edna, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, will have Christmas Eve services at 1 (family), 3 (family) and 5 p.m. and at midnight (carols begin at 11:30 p.m.) Dec. 24. Christmas Day services are at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 398-3362. www.stedna.org

St. Emily, 1400 E. Central Road, Mount Prospect, will offer Christmas Eve services, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. (children's participation), 6 p.m., 11:30 p.m. carols, midnight Mass. On Christmas Day, services will be at 7:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 824-5049. www.stemily.org.

St. Hubert, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, will have Christmas Eve services, Dec. 24, at 2:30 p.m. (school pageant), 4:30 p.m. (religious education pageant), 6:30 p.m., and at 11:15 p.m. carol begin for midnight Mass. Christmas Day services are at 9 and 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Dec. 25 (847) 885-7700, www.sainthubert.org.

St. James, 820 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, will have Christmas Eve services at 2, 4, 5:30, 7 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24 with carols one-half hour prior to each liturgy. Christmas Day services are at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 25 (847) 253-6305. www.stjamesparishah.org

St. Marcelline, 820 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, will offer Christmas Eve Masses at 3, 3:15, 6, 9:30 and 10 p.m. Dec. 24; and Christmas Day Masses at 7:30, 9, 10:45 and 11 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 524-4429. www.stmarcelline.com

St. Matthew, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, will have Christmas Eve services at 3 p.m. (children' liturgy), 5:30 and 10:30 p.m. Christmas Day Masses are at 7:45, 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. (847) 891-1220. www.stmatthewparish.org

St. Stephen, 1280 Prospect, Des Plaines, will have an 8 a.m. Christmas Eve Mass Dec. 24 and Christmas Masses at 5 p.m. (family) , 7 p.m. (Spanish), 10 p.m. (midnight Mass with carols starting at 9:30 p.m.). (847) 824-2026.

St. Theresa, 467 N. Benton St., Palatine, will have Christmas Eve services at 2 p.m. (Christmas pageant), 4 p.m. (liturgical ensemble), and midnight Mass with adult choir, brass and harp. Christmas Day Masses are at 8 and 10 a.m. and noon. (847) 358-7760. www.sttheresachurch.org

St. Thomas Becket, 1321 Burning Bush Lane, Mount Prospect, will offer Christmas Eve Masses at 4 p.m. (family), 10 p.m. (English) and midnight (Polish); and Christmas Day Masses at 11:30 a.m. (English), and 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. (both Polish). (847) 827-9220. www.stthomasbecket.4LPI.com.

St. Thomas of Villanova, Anderson and Williams drives, Palatine, will have Christmas Eve services at 3, 5, and 10 p.m. and midnight (Polish) Dec. 24. Christmas Day services at 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (Polish). (847) 358-6999. www.stov.org

United Church of Christ

Christ Church, 1492 Henry Ave., Des Plaines, will offer the following worship services on Dec. 24: at 4 p.m. there will be Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship with Holy Communion, and at 11 p.m. a Christmas Eve Candlelight Carol Service followed by coffee and fellowship. (847) 297-4230.

Congregational United Church of Christ, 1001 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights, will have Christmas Eve service at 4 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24. The 4 p.m. service will focus on family, especially children, by celebrating the story of the Jesus birth amid the animals who made the stable their home. The 11 p.m. candlelight service will celebrate the Nativity with song and the sharing of Communion. (847) 392-6650, www.CongUCC.org.

First Congregational, 766 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines, will have Christmas Eve services at 4:30, 7 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24; and a Christmas Day service at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 299-5561. www.fccdp.net.

St. John United Church of Christ, 308 N. Evergreen, Arlington Heights, holds its candlelight Communion Christmas Eve service at 11 p.m. Dec. 24. A juggler will act out the beloved French folktale "The Clown of God" during the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve service Dec. 24. All aspects of the service are child-friendly. Communion will be celebrated. (847) 255-6687. www.churchonthepark.com.

St. John United Church of Christ, 1475 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 10 p.m. Dec. 24. A Live Nativity outside the church's front entrance will be at 5 p.m. Dec. 24.

St. Paul United Church Of Christ, 401 E. Main St., Barrington, will have a family Christmas Eve service at 5:30 p.m. and a candlelight service at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24. (847) 381-0460.

St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 220 Division St., Elgin, will have an 11 p.m. Christmas Eve service with will be stories and singing. (847) 741-2854.

St. Peter Community Church, 2700 Willow Road, will have a Christmas Eve service at 7:30 p.m. with lessons, carols, Holy Communion, candlelight and a special performance by ballerina, Liz Milas, dancing to Christmas carols. (847) 272-2246, www.StPeterNorthbrook.org.