The Christmas season is a special time to gather together in worship and celebrate the birth of our Savior. Lutheran High School is proud to partner with our association congregations and would like to share their Christmas Eve services for anyone looking for a place to worship on Christmas Eve. 

Here are the worship times for this year:
Concordia Lutheran Church 
Location: 16801 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78258
Concordia is offering four Christmas Eve services on Wednesday, December 24:

• 3:00 PM - Children's service
• 5:00 PM - Traditional worship service
• 7:00 PM - Traditional worship service
• 9:00 PM - Traditional worship service
• 11:00 PM - Online-only service

Additionally, Concordia will hold a Christmas Day service at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 25.
For more information, call (210) 479-1477 or visit concordia.cc

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
Location: 6914 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240
Shepherd of the Hills is celebrating Christmas Eve with three services on Wednesday, December 24:

• 4:00 PM - Family-friendly service
• 6:00 PM - Traditional service with choir and brass
• 11:00 PM - Traditional service

There will also be a Live Nativity from 3:00-4:00 PM before the first service, and a Christmas Day service at 10:00 AM.
For more information, call (210) 614-3742 or visit shepherdlutheran.com

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
Location: 308 Mt Calvary Dr, San Antonio, TX 78209
Mount Calvary will host three Christmas Eve services on Wednesday, December 24:

• 6:00 PM - Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols.

There will also be a Christmas Day service at 10:00 AM.
For more information, call (210) 824-8748 or visit mtcsa.org

Crown of Life Lutheran Church
Location: 19291 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78258
Crown of Life is offering two Christmas Eve services on Wednesday, December 24:

• 4:00 PM - Family Service
• 7:00 PM - Candlelight and Carols service

They will also celebrate with a Festival Divine Service at 10:00 AM on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25.
For more information, call (210) 490-6886 or visit crownoflifesa.org

Messiah Lutheran Church
Location: 9401 Dietz Elkhorn Rd, Boerne, TX 78015
Messiah will offer three Christmas Eve services on Wednesday, December 24:

• 5:30 PM - Traditional service 

They will also celebrate with a Divine Service at 10:30 AM on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25.
For more information, call (830) 755-4300 or visit messiahboerne.org

St. John's Lutheran Church
Location: 315 Rosewood Ave, Boerne, TX 78006
St. John's will offer three Christmas Eve services on Wednesday, December 24:

• 4:00 PM - Children's Service (high-energy, hands-on service with lots of singing)
• 6:00 PM - Traditional service with choir and brass (will be livestreamed)
• 8:00 PM - Traditional Communion service

All services will include candlelight singing of "Silent Night" (glowsticks at the 4pm service).
For more information, call (830) 249-3651 or visit stjohnlutheran.com

Whether you're looking for a traditional candlelight service with choir and brass, a family-friendly celebration designed for children, or a late evening service, these Lutheran churches in the San Antonio and Boerne areas welcome you to celebrate the birth of Christ. Many churches offer multiple service times to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

We encourage you to arrive early, especially for the more popular service times, as parking and seating may fill up quickly on Christmas Eve. Most churches also offer nursery care and have accommodations for families with young children.

Merry Christmas from the Lutheran High School community! May your celebration be filled with joy, peace, and the love of Christ.

As the fall semester draws to a close and final exams loom on the horizon, Lutheran High School of San Antonio paused to nurture both body and spirit with our annual pancake breakfast on Monday, December 15.

The gymnasium buzzed with festive energy as students arrived in their favorite Christmas attire, filling the space with holiday cheer. Chapel families gathered together, creating a warm atmosphere of fellowship and encouragement right when students needed it most—just before diving into their final exam preparations.

The aroma of fresh pancakes filled the air as our dedicated faculty took to the griddles, cooking up stacks of fluffy pancakes alongside other breakfast favorites. Students enjoyed their meals while Christmas music played in the background, sharing laughter and conversation with friends. It was a beautiful reminder that our school community is about more than just academics; it's about the relationships and support we build together.

After everyone had their fill, the day continued with an amended schedule that allowed students to attend each of their eight classes for focused final exam review sessions. This intentional structure gave students the opportunity to clarify questions, review key concepts, and feel confident heading into their exams.

The pancake breakfast embodies our school's mission to nurture faith and pursue excellence. By taking time to gather as a community, celebrate the season, and support one another, we reminded our students that they don't face their challenges alone. They're part of a caring community that invests in their success—not just academically, but as whole persons.
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As finals week unfolds, we're grateful for traditions like this that strengthen our bonds and lift our spirits. Here's to finishing the semester strong, together!