Join us as we explore an inspiring and uplifting collection of Contemporary Christmas Worship Anthems! It's been said that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and we couldn't agree more! We're excited to share the following contemporary worship anthems that sing of and celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Featuring accessible arrangements of well-known Christmas classics and fresh originals by John Patrick, Jeff Jansen, Jason Webb, and others, these songs range from easy to medium difficulty and are perfect for your contemporary worship services.
With a timeless message and memorable melodies, these Christmas offerings will become favorites for your congregation this year. Take a few moments to listen to the following songs and consider adding them to your worship services this Christmas!
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
The First Noel
Arranged by Jeff Jansen
A simple and straight-forward interpretation of the familiar hymn, but with an atmospheric, contemporary touch, this piece is equally suited to both congregational singing and soloist with a small band.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Emmanuel
Arranged by John Patrick
Arranged for soloist, choir, and small band, this driving praise & worship anthem is a great addition to contemporary worship services at Christmas and throughout the year!
SATB (EASY)
Follow the Star
Arranged by John Patrick
Arranged for soloist/worship leader with SATB choir, this celebratory song of persistence in faith and the pursuit of Jesus is an energetic, Christmas praise & worship anthem.
SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Our King Has Come
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.
SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
You Came
Arranged by John Patrick
This piano-driven piece starts as a ballad and grows into an anthem. It is perfectly suited to any praise & worship setting and has room for soloist, pianist, small band, and vocal ensemble alike. This piece is also an excellent choice for Christmas!
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
All Things Collide
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.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
O Come, All Ye Faithful
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.
SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
O Come All Ye Faithful (Medley)
Arranged by John Patrick
Featuring contemporary band accompaniment, this well-planned arrangement blends a medley of Christmas carols with modern worship. Works well as a choral anthem or choir-led worship song.
SATB (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
The Glory of God
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.
