Celebrate the joy of Christmas through the eyes of children at our 3 PM Children’s Christmas Nativity Musical and Communion Service at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Sterling, Virginia. 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. Before the service, enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and hot cider from a local food truck and stop by our festive family photo spots—perfect for a quick Christmas Eve memory before little ones get wiggly. Kids will receive a Children’s Christmas Activity Booklet (with a few fun extras!) to enjoy during the service. Join us for Holy Communion and sing along to well-loved Christmas carols. This service has become a tradition the Sterling community looks forward to every year. Bring the whole family for this lighthearted and joy-filled celebration that reflects the wonder and love at the heart of Christmas. All are welcome. Come share in the joy and hope of the season.

Step into the warmth and wonder of Christmas Eve at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Sterling, Virginia. Our 5 PM Traditional Christmas Eve Service is a beautiful and family-friendly celebration of faith, music, and hope. Before the service, enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and hot cider from a local food truck as you arrive—a simple way to slow down, savor the evening, and share a moment of Christmas hospitality with your loved ones. Kids will receive a Children’s Christmas Activity Booklet (with a few fun extras!) to help them enjoy and follow along with the service. 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. Whether you’re continuing a cherished tradition or discovering a new one, you’ll find a welcoming community and a service that inspires, comforts, and fills your heart with peace and hope. Join us this Christmas Eve for a traditional service that feels like coming home.

Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with joy, music, and community at our 8 PM Contemporary Christmas Eve Service at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Sterling, Virginia. Before the service, enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and hot cider from a local food truck as you arrive. It’s a warm, relaxed way to settle in, connect with friends and family, and take a breath before the evening’s celebration begins. Kids will receive a Children’s Christmas Activity Booklet (with a few fun extras!) so they have something fun and meaningful to do during the service. This uplifting 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. Come celebrate Christmas with music, joy, and hope!

End your Christmas Eve in the glow of candlelight at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Sterling, Virginia. Our 11 PM Candlelight Service and Midnight Mass is a beloved Episcopal Christmas tradition, filled with sacred beauty, stillness, and song. 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. Join us for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Midnight Mass that captures the beauty, mystery, and light of Christmas.

At 10:00 AM on Christmas morning, gather for a peaceful, joy-filled worship service that honors the true meaning of Christmas. Together we’ll give thanks for the gift of Jesus Christ through Scripture, prayer, and Holy Communion, surrounded by the warmth of our church family. This classic Episcopal Christmas service offers a quiet, beautiful way to start your Christmas Day centered in faith, hope, and gratitude. Celebrate the joy of Christmas morning with faith, fellowship, and Holy Communion.