Step right into the Nativity story with A Living Christmas Story—a simple, joy-filled worship experience where children and families help bring the birth of Jesus to life. This participatory liturgy requires no rehearsals or elaborate sets—just open hearts, simple costumes, and a sense of wonder. Perfect for churches, children’s programs, or family Christmas Eve gatherings, this service invites your community to become part of the story, celebrating together the good news of great joy for all people.
Each page of this digital liturgy guides you through Scripture readings, hymn suggestions, and role cues that help everyone—kids, youth, and adults—step into the light and love of Christmas. It’s designed for easy adaptation in any setting, big or small, formal or casual, and can be used alongside other Common Ground Curriculum “Light of Joy” Advent resources.
Rooted in faith. Growing in love. Living in hope.
Complete Christmas worship liturgy (PDF download)
Scripted narration and reader parts (Luke 1–2, Matthew 2)
Hymn suggestions for each section (“O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “Away in a Manger,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “The First Noel,” etc.)
Volunteer role guide for Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds, wise men, and more
Simple prop and costume ideas using items you already have
Flexible format for use in worship, Sunday school, or home gatherings
Optional closing carols and blessing
Church Christmas Eve services
Family or intergenerational worship
Sunday school or children’s ministry programs
Christmas pageants or living nativity events
Advent and “Light of Joy” series celebrations
Instant download PDF — printable, shareable, and easy to use on any device.
A Living Christmas Story makes worship truly participatory—letting every child, family, and guest become part of the story of joy. It’s low-stress, high-meaning, and designed to help your community remember that the best part of Christmas is not perfection—it’s presence.
Step right into the Nativity story with A Living Christmas Story—a simple, joy-filled worship experience where children and families help bring the birth of Jesus to life. This participatory liturgy requires no rehearsals or elaborate sets—just open hearts, simple costumes, and a sense of wonder. Perfect for churches, children’s programs, or family Christmas Eve gatherings, this service invites your community to become part of the story, celebrating together the good news of great joy for all people.
Each page of this digital liturgy guides you through Scripture readings, hymn suggestions, and role cues that help everyone—kids, youth, and adults—step into the light and love of Christmas. It’s designed for easy adaptation in any setting, big or small, formal or casual, and can be used alongside other Common Ground Curriculum “Light of Joy” Advent resources.
Rooted in faith. Growing in love. Living in hope.
Complete Christmas worship liturgy (PDF download)
Scripted narration and reader parts (Luke 1–2, Matthew 2)
Hymn suggestions for each section (“O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “Away in a Manger,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “The First Noel,” etc.)
Volunteer role guide for Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds, wise men, and more
Simple prop and costume ideas using items you already have
Flexible format for use in worship, Sunday school, or home gatherings
Optional closing carols and blessing
Church Christmas Eve services
Family or intergenerational worship
Sunday school or children’s ministry programs
Christmas pageants or living nativity events
Advent and “Light of Joy” series celebrations
Instant download PDF — printable, shareable, and easy to use on any device.
A Living Christmas Story makes worship truly participatory—letting every child, family, and guest become part of the story of joy. It’s low-stress, high-meaning, and designed to help your community remember that the best part of Christmas is not perfection—it’s presence.
