7 Easy-to-Sing Christmas Songs for Worship

There’s not much worse than seeing a packed church on Christmas and having 90% of the people just standing there…not singing!

Realizing that you’re the one who chose the songs (that no one knows) is the absolute worst. I’ve been that person.

So how do we keep Christmas worship fresh without creating a learning curve that no worshiper wants to encounter? Here’s a list of songs that will inspire your church. They’re familiar enough that people will get their Christmas-carol-fix and still sing a new song.

Our full list of Christmas song suggestions includes songs that your worship team can lead on its own see the full list here. Below are the best songs on the list for congregational singing. Especially for those who may not be regular church-goers.

	#1 ALL CREATION SING (JOY TO THE WORLD) – Fee CCLI Song #5305393 A high-energy arrangement of Joy to the World with a chorus that is a certain ear-worm after the worship gathering has completed. Sure to bring exuberance to your Christmas worship!
	#2 THE FIRST NOEL – David Crowder Band CCLI Song #6111627 The best non-sappy version of The First Noel that exists. Your drummer doesn’t have to be timid on this one, and it will be perfectly appropriate. Even your elderly members will sing and tap their feet!
	#3 GLORIA (HARK THE HERALD) – Greater Plan Worship A worshipcurrent Exclusive This can be easily sung on Christmas! Includes an original chorus & a portion of Angels We Have Heard on High. This arrangement includes optional hammered dulcimer, glockenspiel, mandolin, and accordion along with your worship band and/or choir.
	#4 HE HAS COME FOR US (GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN) – Meredith Andrews CCLI Song #5683022 A nice mid-tempo arrangement of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen with an original chorus that your whole church will want to belt out by the second time! Fantastic writing by Meredith Andrews and Jason Ingram.
	#5 JOY TO THE WORLD (UNSPEAKABLE JOY) – Chris Tomlin CCLI Song #5607039 A solid, rocking arrangement of Joy to the World with a fairly traditional chord progression. Worshipers of all ages will find this accessible, and your worship team should be able to pick it up & go!
	#6 O COME LET US ADORE HIM – Hillsong CCLI Song #6089319 A spectacular setting of O Come All Ye Faithful that is the ideal arrangement for blended worship gatherings. Band, assembly & a fantastic organ part make this a rousing gathering hymn or processional!
	#7 SILENT NIGHT (EMMANUEL) – Matt Maher CCLI Song #5319138 A beautiful and theologically-rich arrangement of Silent Night that nicely intertwines O Come O Come Emmanuel and the text of John 3:16. The best combination of familiar, new and emotionally stirring. Excellent choice for Christmas Eve!