Hollywood UMC · Advent & Christmas 2026
A little hope. A little wonder. A place to belong.
Whatever this year has brought, there’s room for you here. Come experience the beauty of Christmas through music, candlelight, community, and the promise of hope.
Christmas Eve · In person & live online
Thursday, December 24
5:00 PM
Familiar carols and candlelight in a family-friendly service that features the talent of our Children and Youth Ministries. Rev. Mary Scifres shares a Christmas message, “Joy Born in the Shadows.”
Can’t be with us in person? Watch live right here.
Thursday, December 24
10:30 PM
Carols and candlelight with our Chancel Choir, special music, and our historic 1929 Casavant organ. Rev. Mary Scifres shares a Christmas message, “Joy Born in the Shadows.”
Can’t be with us in person? Watch live right here.
Plan your visit
Our on-site lot next to the church tends to fill up 30 minutes before each service. If you attend regularly, please consider parking free in the Magic Castle lot or in the Ovation Hollywood garage (2 hours for $2 with validation from one of their stores).
We are less than a 5-minute walk from the Hollywood/Highland station on the Metro B Line.
More Christmas worship
Sunday, December 13 · 11:00 AM
All aboard for Christmas around the world! Travel with our children from Mexico to France, Germany, England and the USA. Sing, laugh, and help decorate our tree, as every road leads to Bethlehem.
Sunday, December 20 · 11:00 AM
A morning of carols and Christmas music as we near the manger.
Join us every Sunday in Advent at 11:00 AM.
Sing a little joy into the neighborhood
Wednesday, December 16 · 6:30–8:00 PM
Join us at the church for pizza, carols, and a little holiday cheer for our neighbors.
Sunday, December 27 · 11:00 AM
Online worship only. Join us on YouTube.
Epiphany Sunday, January 3 · 11:00 AM
In person and online. Celebrate the visit of the Magi with carols and Communion for all.
Questions? Email info@hollywoodumc.org or call (323) 874-2104.
