Our Christmas Eve service starts at 7pm. The service runs for about 75-90 minutes, finishing at 8:30pm, and includes your favourite carols, readings of the Christmas story, a few fun games/intermissions, finishing with more carols by candlelit. Arrive a few minutes early to grab a seat and say hi.
Christmas Eve in Port Stephens
The Rock Church · 7pm
You’re invited! Whether you are a regular churchgoer, visiting family in Port Stephens, or just looking for a meaningful Christmas Eve service, you are welcome at The Rock Church.
What to expect on Christmas Eve (FAQ)
Planning to celebrate Christmas with us? Here’s some answers to the most frequently asked questions.
You’ll find us at 180 Salamander Way, Salamander Bay, Port Stephens (in front of St Philips school). There’s free onsite parking in the front carpark and in the school carpark. Get directions.
Yes. It is family-friendly, and kids are welcome! We make sure that all songs are singable, and we have a mid-service intermission designed with kids in mind!
No booking required. Just come along! If there are no seats on arrival, please just be patient as our ushers will make sure there is room for you.
No. As we use real candles, it is not possible for the entire service to be candlelit. We end our service with at least three candlelit carols, which we all sing together
Yes, absolutely free – nada, zilch. Save that to buy a Christmas ham.
Whatever you are most comfortable in. There will people dressed in shorts & t-shirts, there will be others dressed in evening gowns, and everything in between.
Our Christmas Eve Service
A warm, relaxed service for the whole community. Whether church is normal for you or totally new.
Tip: Arrive 10-15 minutes early to settle in and grab good seats.
Invite someone!
Christmas Eve is one of the easiest nights of the year to invite a friend to church. You can trust that anyone you invite will have fun, meet new people, and hear the gospel clearly.
Here’s simple invite text you can copy:
Hey! We are heading to a Christmas Eve service at The Rock Church (180 Salamander Way, Salamander Bay). It’s at 7pm, has candlelit carols and the Christmas story. Want to come with us?
More about The Rock Church
The Rock Church is a Christian church in Port Stephens, NSW. We gather Sundays at 9:30am for Bible-based sermons, praise and worship, kids church and community. Whether you’re exploring faith or looking for a church family, you are welcome!