Welcome to Christmas of Worship: Easy-to-Sing Musicals for Choirs & Congregations! This rich gathering of beautiful, worship-centered Christmas works are designed for church choirs and congregations of all sizes. Within these musicals, you'll find both tender carols and powerful declarations of God's love through Christ’s birth!
The following musicals invite your congregation to encounter the wonder, hope, and glory of Christmas through song. Whether you’re looking for a complete program or standout selections to weave into your Christmas services, these musicals offer ready-to-use resources that lift hearts and point every voice toward the true Light of the world.
This Christmas, let your choir lead the way as your congregation joins them in praise—proclaiming the birth of our Savior as you fill the sanctuary with the unshakable joy of His coming. Take some time to explore the following musicals, and may these resources help your church celebrate Christmas with deeper joy and fuller worship this year!
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
The Glorious Story of Christmas
Arranged by Phillip Keveren, Jeff Lippencott, Russell Mauldin, Dave Williamson, David Hampton
A full-length (40+ minute) SATB musical with narration and optional orchestration that takes choir and congregation back down the familiar road to Bethlehem to realize the glorious truth that has God invited all of us into his story! Easy to medium difficulty arrangements.
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Let Earth Receive Her King
Arranged by Ed Kee
Told through the eyes of the wise men, this musical features classic Christmas carols arranged in simple unison with occasional 2 or 3-part. Perfect for the small choir! Includes narration and optional drama sections.
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
A Christmas of Poetry & Song
Arranged by Jeff Lippencott, Kris Crunk, Russell Mauldin, Dave Williamson, Dennis Allen
Poignant yet powerful, sentimental yet scriptural, this 35-minute musical features 5 original free-verse poems and Scripture readings interspersed with Christmas anthems, including 7 easy/medium difficulty carols. Arrangers include Dennis Allen, Kris Crunk, Russell Mauldin, and Dave Williamson.
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Once Upon a Holy Night
Once Upon a Holy Night (with orchestra)
Arranged by Bradley Knight, Regi Stone
With a fresh, energetic approach, this musical delivers the message of Christmas with a diverse score and a simple, compelling drama. Biblical characters reflect on the arrival of the Messiah with thoughtful monologues, weaving the story into the songs that are cinematic & worshipful.
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Come Let Us Adore Him
Arranged by J. Daniel Smith, John Patrick, Dave Williamson, Camp Kirkland, Brad Dixon, Jonathan Allen, Jason Webb
Upbeat and contemporary, this fresh 9-song, 39-minute celebration re-imagines “How Great Our Joy,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “Angels We Have Heard on High” along with such modern favorites as “How Many Kings?” and “Let Us Be." Includes solos, duos, 3-part & SATB plus crisp narration for two.
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Star of Wonder
Arranged by Dennis Allen
Dennis & Nan Allen have paired the biblical story of the Magi’s quest for the newborn Christ with Christmas songs both new and familiar in a story about trust, faith, and the blessings of following God. Includes SATB arrangements, parts for 9 actors and a narrator, and runs less than 30 minutes.
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
The Innkeeper's Daughter
Arranged by Various
This upbeat 30-minute, 7-song Christmas musical with 9 speaking roles tells the Bethlehem story through the eyes of a fictional innkeeper’s daughter. Arrangements by Dennis Allen, Jeff Lippencott, Russell Mauldin, Dave Williamson, and more feature original songs as well as favorite carols.
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Lamb of Bethlehem
Arranged by Kyle Hill, Dave Williamson, Jason Webb, Kris Crunk, Tom Fettke, Russell Mauldin
These 8 singable selections from some of your favorite arrangers are brilliantly woven together with scripture and insightful narrations focusing on Jesus as the Lamb of God. Stylistically appropriate for blended to light contemporary worship settings. 35 minutes long.
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Christmas, Night of Angels!
Arranged by Tom Fettke, Travis Cottrell, Wes Ramsay, David Allen, Russell Mauldin, Jim Hammerly, Jeff Lippencott
Joseph and Mary narrate this half-hour, 7-song traditional Christmas musical which tells the story through the six angel visitations recorded in Scripture. Features original compositions as well as such beloved carols as “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus,” “Silent Night,” and “Away In a Manger."
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Jesus Emmanual
Arranged by Jeff Lippencott
Jeff Lippencott is joined by Camp Kirkland, Tom Fettke and Dave Williamson in this masterful journey through the heart of Christmas. From the lofty courts of heaven’s throne room to the damp hay-strewn floor of a Bethlehem stable, Jesus Emmanuel is a celebration of the God who loves us.
