Christmas Mass and services in Shorewood: 2025 Schedule and Times

Planning your family's Christmas worship in Shorewood this year? The village and surrounding North Shore communities offer a rich variety of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services perfect for families—from children's pageants and candlelight services to traditional midnight mass. While Shorewood proper (just 1.5 square miles) has four churches within village limits, dozens more in Whitefish Bay, Fox Point, and Milwaukee's East Side serve local residents and are just minutes away.

The best news for families with young children: multiple churches offer early 4:00 PM services specifically designed for little ones, including two featuring children's pageants. For those seeking the majesty of midnight mass or late-evening candlelight services, traditional options abound. Here's everything you need to plan your Christmas 2025 worship.

Catholic Mass times

St. Robert Catholic Parish stands as Shorewood's only Catholic church, housed in a stunning Byzantine-style building at the corner of Capitol Drive and Farwell Avenue. The exterior architecture emulates St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, and the interior features beautiful mosaics that create a memorable setting for Christmas worship.

St. Robert Parish Christmas 2025 Schedule:

• Christmas Eve (December 24): 4:00 PM (family-friendly) and 8:00 PM

• Christmas Day (December 25): 12:00 AM (Midnight Mass) and 11:00 AM

The 4:00 PM mass works best for families with young children, while the Midnight Mass offers the full traditional Christmas experience. St. Robert provides ample parking behind the church, parish center, and school building. Regular Sundays feature Children's Liturgy of the Word at the 8:30 AM mass. Contact: (414) 332-1164 | strobert.org | 4019 N. Farwell Ave.

For families seeking a children's pageant, head to nearby St. Monica Parish in Whitefish Bay. Their 4:30 PM Christmas Eve mass features a pageant beginning at 4:15 PM where children grades K4 through 8th grade participate. This is typically the most popular North Shore Catholic service for families, so arriving 20-30 minutes early is essential. Note that 4:30 PM is a new time this year. St. Monica also offers a 10:00 PM late-evening mass and Christmas Day masses at 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM. The church features elevator access from the parking lot. Contact: (414) 332-1576 | st-monica.org | 5681 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay.

St. Eugene Congregation in Fox Point rounds out the nearby Catholic options with Christmas Eve masses at 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM, plus Christmas Day at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM. Both St. Monica and St. Eugene livestream services at stme.church for those unable to attend in person. Contact: (414) 918-1100 | steugenecongregation.org | 7600 N. Port Washington Rd., Fox Point.

Lutheran congregations

Shorewood's Lutheran landscape includes two churches within village limits plus several excellent options nearby—representing ELCA, LCMS, and WELS denominations.

Kingo Lutheran Church (ELCA) at 1225 E. Olive Street stands out for families with its innovative "Pray Ground"—a dedicated space next to the musicians where children can participate in worship or play quietly while parents remain engaged. Kids can even lead worship with egg shakers during songs. This Reconciling in Christ congregation explicitly welcomes LGBTQ+ families. While specific Christmas 2025 service times weren't published at research time, call (414) 964-2620 to confirm. Regular worship is Sundays at 10:00 AM, with livestreaming on YouTube. Website: kingo.org

Luther Memorial Chapel (LCMS) serves both the Shorewood community and UW-Milwaukee students from its historic neo-Gothic building at 3833 N. Maryland Avenue. Founded in 1916, this confessional Lutheran congregation uses traditional liturgy with hymnody. Sunday School and Bible study follow the 9:00 AM Divine Service. Contact the church at (414) 332-5732 for Christmas service times. Website: lmcusc.org

Lake Park Lutheran Church (ELCA), while technically in Milwaukee, sits directly on Shorewood's border at 2647 N. Stowell Avenue and draws many village families. This Reconciling in Christ congregation offers two Sunday service styles: a casual 8:00 AM chapel service with discussion-format sermon, and a traditional 10:00 AM sanctuary service with full choir and organ. Nursery is available, and Sunday School runs September through May for ages 3 through 5th grade. Free parking is available Sundays at the public lot one block east at Downer Avenue and Park Place. Call (414) 962-9190 for Christmas schedules. Website: lakeparklutheran.com

For families wanting confirmed Christmas Eve service times, Fox Point Lutheran Church (ELCA) at 7510 N. Santa Monica Boulevard has already published their schedule with four options:

Time Service Type Best For 3:00 PM "Pageant in a Bag" Young children and families 4:30 PM Candlelight (no communion) Families wanting shorter service 6:00 PM Candlelight with Communion Traditional Lutheran worship 9:00 PM Candlelight with Communion Adults, teens, later worshipers

The church recently completed an $8 million renovation with expanded sanctuary and parking. Kids' Church for preschool through 6th grade runs during regular services, and the 10:30 AM Sunday service livestreams on YouTube. Contact: (414) 352-8990 | foxpointlutheran.org

Presbyterian, Episcopal, and Methodist services

North Shore Presbyterian Church (PC-USA) is Shorewood's only mainline Protestant church, celebrating over 100 years in the community from its historic home at 4048 N. Bartlett Avenue. Christmas Eve worship is at 5:00 PM on December 24. The church is known for its welcoming, multigenerational "covenant family" atmosphere and active choir program. Contact: (414) 332-8130 | northshorepres.org

Families seeking Episcopal worship will find Christ Church in Whitefish Bay offers the North Shore's most comprehensive Christmas schedule:

• Christmas Eve: 4:00 PM with Children's Christmas Pageant (perfect for families) and 9:00 PM Festive Choral Eucharist (traditional, full choir)

• Christmas Day: 10:00 AM Eucharist with carols

This inclusive congregation—about one-third former Catholics, one-third cradle Episcopalians, one-third other Protestant backgrounds—provides nursery care for birth through age 3, a "Pray Ground" space for young children, and an ASL interpreter on second Sundays. The church is wheelchair accessible with on-site parking. "Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here" captures their ethos. Contact: (414) 964-3368 | christchurchwfb.org | 5655 N. Lake Drive, Whitefish Bay.

United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay offers outstanding music programming including a 40-member Chancel Choir, 20-member Praise Team, children's choirs, and five-octave handbell choir. Christmas Eve worship is at 4:00 PM in contemporary style. Nursery care is available, and services livestream on YouTube. The church also hosts a Festival Worship on December 14 at 10:00 AM featuring all music ensembles with a complimentary brunch—a great pre-Christmas option for music-loving families. Contact: (414) 964-2424 | umcwfb.org | 819 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay.

Non-denominational churches

Eastbrook Church provides the most scheduling flexibility with four identical Christmas Eve services at 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, and 5:30 PM. All are available both in-person and via livestream at eastbrook.org/athome. Founded in 1979 by small group leaders from Shorewood and Whitefish Bay, this vibrant, diverse congregation now represents over 40 ethnic groups and features a 50+ person choir with full orchestra. One important note for families: no nursery or preschool care is available at Christmas Eve services. Contact: (414) 228-5220 | eastbrook.org | 5353 N. Green Bay Ave., Milwaukee.

Zao MKE Church on Milwaukee's East Side (2319 E. Kenwood Blvd., just south of Shorewood) offers a progressive, United Methodist-affiliated option. This "Jesus-rooted, Justice-centered, Radically Inclusive" congregation features queer pastors, live ASL interpretation at all services, and a kid-friendly quiet play area with tables, toys, and coloring items in the worship space. The main floor is wheelchair accessible. Call (414) 332-5935 for Christmas service times. Website: zaomke.org

Practical planning tips for families

Arrive early for popular services. The 4:00-5:00 PM Christmas Eve time slot draws the largest crowds across all denominations. Plan to arrive 20-30 minutes early to secure seating, especially for children's pageant services at St. Monica Catholic and Christ Church Episcopal.

No reservations are required at any surveyed churches for Christmas 2025, though capacity may be limited at smaller congregations.

Verify times before you go. While confirmed schedules are listed above, always check church websites or call during the week before Christmas, as times occasionally change.

Livestream alternatives exist for families with sick children or scheduling conflicts. St. Monica/St. Eugene (stme.church), Eastbrook (eastbrook.org/athome), Christ Church Episcopal, and UMC Whitefish Bay (YouTube) all offer online viewing.

Best bets by family situation:

Your Situation Best Option Young children who love pageants St. Monica 4:30 PM or Christ Church Episcopal 4:00 PM Wiggly toddlers who need space Kingo Lutheran (Pray Ground) or Zao MKE (play area) Teens and adults wanting late service Christ Church Episcopal 9:00 PM or St. Robert Midnight Mass Family wanting multiple time options Eastbrook Church (4 services) or Fox Point Lutheran (4 services) Need ASL interpretation Zao MKE (all services) or Christ Church Episcopal (2nd Sundays)

Quick reference: All confirmed Christmas 2025 service times

Christmas Eve (December 24, 2025)

Church Location Times Special Notes St. Robert Catholic Shorewood 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM Byzantine-style sanctuary St. Monica Catholic Whitefish Bay 4:30 PM, 10:00 PM 4:15 PM children's pageant St. Eugene Catholic Fox Point 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM Livestream available Fox Point Lutheran Fox Point 3:00, 4:30, 6:00, 9:00 PM 3:00 PM "Pageant in a Bag" North Shore Presbyterian Shorewood 5:00 PM Historic sanctuary Christ Church Episcopal Whitefish Bay 4:00 PM, 9:00 PM 4:00 PM pageant; 9:00 PM choral UMC Whitefish Bay Whitefish Bay 4:00 PM Exceptional music program Eastbrook Church Milwaukee 1:00, 2:30, 4:00, 5:30 PM No childcare; diverse community

Christmas Day (December 25, 2025)

Church Location Times St. Robert Catholic Shorewood 12:00 AM (Midnight), 11:00 AM St. Monica Catholic Whitefish Bay 8:00 AM, 10:15 AM St. Eugene Catholic Fox Point 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM Christ Church Episcopal Whitefish Bay 10:00 AM

Contact information at a glance

Catholic:

• St. Robert Parish: (414) 332-1164 | strobert.org

• St. Monica Parish: (414) 332-1576 | st-monica.org

• St. Eugene: (414) 918-1100 | steugenecongregation.org

Lutheran:

• Kingo Lutheran (ELCA): (414) 964-2620 | kingo.org

• Luther Memorial Chapel (LCMS): (414) 332-5732 | lmcusc.org

• Lake Park Lutheran (ELCA): (414) 962-9190 | lakeparklutheran.com

• Fox Point Lutheran (ELCA): (414) 352-8990 | foxpointlutheran.org

Other Protestant:

• North Shore Presbyterian: (414) 332-8130 | northshorepres.org

• Christ Church Episcopal: (414) 964-3368 | christchurchwfb.org

• UMC Whitefish Bay: (414) 964-2424 | umcwfb.org

• Eastbrook Church: (414) 228-5220 | eastbrook.org

• Zao MKE: (414) 332-5935 | zaomke.org

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