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[Drama](http://www.dramaministry.com/) Search [Blog Home](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles) # Christmas Lights the Way: Contemporary Worship for Christmas! August 30, 2026 by [Jaymey Hardin](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/author/jaymey-hardin) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Christmas Lights the Way - Contemporary Worship for Christmas! X 640x361](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Lights%20the%20Way%20-%20Contemporary%20Worship%20for%20Christmas!%20X%20640x361.jpg?width=700&height=395&name=Christmas%20Lights%20the%20Way%20-%20Contemporary%20Worship%20for%20Christmas!%20X%20640x361.jpg) In this special feature, we’ll showcase a selection of contemporary Christmas anthems created to bring fresh energy and meaning to your worship services. Lyrically rich and musically engaging, these songs speak to people of all ages and help congregations encounter the hope and wonder of Christ’s birth in a whole new way! Blended to contemporary in style, each anthem carries the truth of the gospel into the Christmas season with warmth and clarity. Whether you need a powerful moment for a Christmas program or a meaningful addition to weekly worship, these pieces offer ready-to-use options that feel both timely and deeply worshipful. Inviting your congregation to keep the light of Jesus at the center of their praise, these songs proclaim the Savior whose birth changed everything—and they help your church celebrate Christmas with true joy, sincere worship, and lasting hope! [![Get 5 FREE Songs!  (with all the demos, tracks, charts, and more)](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2934518/ddadb60b-487e-41c1-9590-36ec1e88be7c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2934518/ddadb60b-487e-41c1-9590-36ec1e88be7c) ![](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Album%20Covers/choral-contemporary-satb.jpg?width=120&name=choral-contemporary-satb.jpg "The Glory of God")**SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)** **[The Glory of God](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/download-products/praise-worship-2/contemporary-3/the-glory-of-god-1425)** Arranged by J. Daniel Smith With a powerful scriptural lyric and majestic melody tied together by J. Daniel Smith's stirring arrangement, this anthem testifies to the glory of God, and could be used at Christmastime or all year round. Arranged for the soloist + SATB choir in contemporary and blended settings. ![Christmas Lights the Way](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Lights%20the%20Way%20-%20Anthem%20Cover%20600x600.jpg?width=120&name=Christmas%20Lights%20the%20Way%20-%20Anthem%20Cover%20600x600.jpg "Christmas Lights the Way")**SATB (EASY)![](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hubfs/Newsletter/Design%20Elements/Just%20Added%20Arrow%202.png)** **[Christmas Lights the Way](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/download-products/christmas-lights-the-way-song)** Arranged by Bev Herrema, Regi Stone A warm and inviting Christmas anthem that proclaims Jesus as the Light who guides every heart. This accessible arrangement invites everyone to celebrate the hope and wonder of Christ’s birth. With optional children’s or youth choir, it is ideal for Christmas programs and worship services! ![](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Album%20Covers/choral-christmas-satb.jpg?width=120&name=choral-christmas-satb.jpg "Let Us Be")**SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)** **[Let Us Be](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/download-products/praise-worship-2/contemporary-3/let-us-be) [Let Us Be (w/ orchestra)](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/download-products/praise-worship-2/contemporary-3/let-us-be-orch)** Arranged by Jason Webb A Celtic-flavored SATB choral anthem that will be a challenge for your choir and a joy for your congregation. A piece that inspires and renews the meaning behind the exclamation "Joy to the world!" and would work well in blended and contemporary settings, as well as traditional services with band. \[Full Orchestration available to Unlimited PLUS Members\] ![](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Album%20Covers/choral-contemporary-3part.jpg?width=120&name=choral-contemporary-3part.jpg "You Came")**3-PART (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)** **[You Came](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/you-came-1383)**   Arranged by Richard Kingsmore For blended and light-contemporary settings, this tender tune expresses the wonder of God who took on flesh and died for us. Arranged for 3-part choir and worship leader, it is an excellent choice for your worship team or small mixed ensemble. Perfect for Christmas and throughout the year! ![](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Grace%20Chapel%20Worship.jpeg?width=120&name=Grace%20Chapel%20Worship.jpeg "Our King Has Come")**SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)** **[Our King Has Come](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/download-products/praise-worship-2/contemporary-3/our-king-has-come-1046)**   Arranged by Jonathan Allen For soloist and SATB worship choir, this up-tempo anthem is a wonderful proclamation of Christ's birth from Grace Chapel Worship. This piece serves well in contemporary settings, and would be an excellent, singable choice for Christmas services. ![](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20Many%20Kings%3F.jpeg?width=120&name=How%20Many%20Kings%3F.jpeg "How Many Kings?")**SATB (EASY)** **[How Many Kings?](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/download-products/praise-worship-2/contemporary-3/how-many-kings-2735)** Arranged by Dave Williamson With powerful lyrics, “How Many Kings” reminds us of our Father's incredible sacrifice of love. For a 4-part choir with a soloist, works well in a blended or contemporary worship service. ![All Things Collide](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/All%20Things%20Collide.jpg?width=120&name=All%20Things%20Collide.jpg "All Things Collide")**PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)** **[All Things Collide](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/all-things-collide-1047)** Arranged by Brad Bichsel A stirring melody and poetic words combine to make this a fresh piece for your Christmas service. A heartfelt ballad for worship leader (or soloist) that also includes harmonies for additional vocalists, this piece would work well in contemporary settings. ![O Come, All Ye Faithful](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Album%20Covers/GWU-album-cover.jpg?width=120&name=GWU-album-cover.jpg "O Come, All Ye Faithful")**PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)** **[O Come, All Ye Faithful](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/download-products/o-come-all-ye-faithful-2)** Arranged by Jeff Jansen A steady and modern, yet reverent and contemplative take on the classic Christmas hymn, this piece is arranged for solo vocalist with small band. As such, it is well-suited for both performance and congregational worship. ![His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Album%20Covers/choral-christmas-satb.jpg?width=120&name=choral-christmas-satb.jpg "His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful")**SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)** **[His Name Shall Be Called Wondeful](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/download-products/choral-anthems-2/his-name-shall-be-called-wonderful-2261)** Arranged by Russell Mauldin With a syncopated gospel feel, Dick and Mel Tunney's high-energy SATB Christmas anthem works in contemporary praise and worship settings! ![Star So Bright](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Newsletter/Product%20Artwork/star-so-bright.jpg?width=120&name=star-so-bright.jpg "Star So Bright")**SATB w/ CHILDREN'S (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)** **[Star So Bright](https://www.discoverworship.com/store/download-products/choral-anthems-2/star-so-bright)** Arranged by Bradley Knight, Regi Stone From veteran arrangers Bradley Knight and Regi Stone, this atmospheric Christmas ballad features simple children's choir and 4-part adult choir. Includes "Angels We Have Heard on High." Posted in: [Blended Worship](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/topic/blended-worship), [Christmas](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/topic/christmas), [Service Planning](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/topic/service-planning), [Small Choirs](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/topic/small-choirs), [Contemporary Worship](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/topic/contemporary-worship) ![Jaymey Hardin](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hubfs/Jaymey%20Hardin.jpg) ### Jaymey Hardin Jaymey Hardin is a veteran leader in Christian music and family entertainment with more than 25 years of experience, widely recognized for his expertise in marketing, product development, and A&R. Through these roles, he has shaped powerful resources that equip churches worldwide. A multi-talented creative, Jaymey also serves as a writer, videographer, and musician, using music and media to tell stories that deepen faith and build community. As the son of a pastor, he carries a lifelong passion for the church, which fuels his commitment to crafting accessible, inspiring tools for congregations and ministry leaders. Based in Franklin, Tennessee, he continues to champion innovative resources that nurture vibrant, authentic faith. 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