So, you’re spending Christmastime in Ocean City, Maryland. Maybe you and your family have extended time off from work and school, so you decided to head for the coast to celebrate. Or perhaps you’re even one of the locals. Whatever your reasons for being in Ocean City this Christmas, the fact remains that attending a worship service often plays an important role in Christmas celebrations for many folks. So, for those in need of assistance locating an Ocean City-based church and figuring out worship times and schedules, here’s a list I’ve compiled to help you navigate.
Atlantic United Methodist Church
105 4th Street #3908, Ocean City, Maryland 21842
(410) 289-7430
Atlantic United Methodist Church will be holding two special Christmas Eve services this Sunday. One will be at 10 a.m.—the time in which weekly traditional worship services generally take place. An afternoon service will be held at 4 p.m. Go to their website to find out more.
Church of the Holy Spirit
10001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842
(410) 723-1973
This Episcopal Church, located on Coastal Highway, will be holding a very special Christmas Eve service on Sunday, December 24 at 6 p.m. Visit their website for more details.
First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City
1301 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842
(410) 289-9340
A traditional worship service will take place at the usual time, 10:30 a.m., on Christmas Eve. Fellowship and refreshments will follow at 11:45 a.m. Click on the website link to learn more.
Holy Savior Catholic Church
1705 Philadelphia Avenue, Room #116, Ocean City, Maryland 21842
(410) 289-0652
Following a 3 p.m. Christmas Pageant, Mass at the Holy Savior location of the St. Mary Star of the Sea—Holy Savior Catholic Parish will take place at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Visit their website for additional information.
Ocean City Baptist Church
102 N. Division Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842
A very special outdoor Christmas Eve service will be held at the Ocean Boardwalk, on December 24, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Click the website link to find out more.
St. George Orthodox Christian Church
8805 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842
(410) 524-0990
Orthros—Morning prayers (Morning Matins Service) will take place between 8:45 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. on Christmas Eve, followed by the Divine Liturgy from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. On Christmas Day Orthros—Morning prayers will occur from 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The Divine Liturgy will be between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Visit their website for additional information.
St. Luke Catholic Parish
9903 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842
(410) 250-0300
In addition to the usual Sunday obligation Mass at 8:30 a.m., a special Christmas Eve Mass will take place at 4 p.m., followed by another at 6 p.m. Mass times on Christmas Day will be at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Learn more by clicking on the website link.
St. Mary Star of the Sea Church
200 S. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842
(410) 289-0652
Mass times for the St. Mary Star of the Sea location of the St. Mary Star of the Sea—Holy Savior Catholic Parish will be at Midnight on Christmas Eve and at 10 a.m. on Christmas Day. Visit their website for more details.
St. Paul’s By the Sea Episcopal Church
302 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842
(410) 289-3453
Between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Christmas Eve morning there will be an Advent IV Holy Eucharist, Rite II service. Later in the day, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., a special Christmas Eve evening service will be held. Click the website link to learn more.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842
(410) 524-7474
In addition to traditional worship services held at 10:30 a.m. on December 24, two special “Candlelight and Nativity Christmas Eve Celebration Services” will take place at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Visit their website for details.
In addition to churches based in Ocean City, you will find several other options in neighboring communities like Salisbury and Pocomoke City. There are also many throughout Sussex County, Delaware. It’s always best to call or email any churches you plan on attending to verify service times or to learn of any last-minute updates.