Budgets are always a concern when you are running the production department for a faith community. As the time to commemorate Jesus' birth nears, looking for free Christmas plays for Church can be quite handy to pull costs down. There are not many options, but we have tried to provide you with some of the best possbilities to run your show.
Shepherds on the Hillside
A brief one-act play for children which takes the audience through a conversation between the shepherds before an angel of the Lord appeared to them bringing the news of Jesus’ birth. This play is great as part of a larger service, as it is just a few minutes long and fills the background of the Biblical narrative.
Someone is Coming to Our House
Children’s ministry directors will definitely love this story of the animals in the stable discussing the birth of Jesus. Designed for the hand puppets, this play requires fewer people and helps kids see the story from a different angle.
The Christmas Caravan
The Christmas Caravan
This play is set up as a gathering of The Wise Men’s camels and retells the story as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fateful night. It’s a funny and heartwarming tale suitable for both kids and adults.
Messiahmas
A longer play intended for adult audiences, you will find this production highly educational. It goes beyond bringing the focus back to the original reason for Christmas, it uses the stories of the prophets to point toward the hope and salvation found in Christ’s death and resurrection at Easter.
The Best Party Ever
Bring a touch of whimsy to your play – this is set in a magical land where Jesus’ birth is unknown to the fairies who live there. Holly, the Christmas Fairy, teaches the young students of a local school the holiday is about more than good food and great presents.
The Christmas I Remember
Join three grown sisters and their aunt as they go through a trunk full of Christmas decorations and reminisce about what it was like before their mother passed away. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the festive period, this will help your audience recall why we gather.
