Whether you’re someone looking for fresh inspiration as you plan your own services, or a Christian looking for something to inspire your own worship and devotion, I hope this website is a blessing to you. The resources are divided into Monologues, often from a character from the Advent and Christmas story; Poetry, which are often more reflective pieces, Dramatic Readings/Sketches involving one or more reader. In this section you’ll find a full rhyming nativity play and a Christmas musical!
Monologues
Herod – The King of the Jews
[Journey with Jesus – Day 3] There is only one King of the Jews. I have earned this position. I have fought for this position, I have killed for this position. You don’t get to where I’ve got, through hard…
Zechariah’s Story – Part 2 – promise-keeping God
[Journey with Jesus – Day 2] I will never forget the shrill sound of his voice as he let out a cry of indignation that he had been thrust out of the dark comfort of his mother’s womb into the…
Zechariah’s Story – The God of the impossible.
Journey with Jesus – Day 1 I’d long since given up hope for children. When we became betrothed and talked in earnest about our life together, Elizabeth and I just assumed children would be part of it – I mean,…
The Song of Simeon
based on Luke 2:25-35 [Journey with Jesus – Day 2] I have always loved the Scriptures, ever since I was a boy. When I was young, I was drawn to the heroism of people like Moses and David, and even Gideon,…
Joseph’s Story
based on Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 2:1-7 Hi everyone, my name’s Joseph and I’ve been asked to tell you the story of the most incredible thing that’s ever happened to me. I’m an ordinary carpenter from Nazareth, in Galilee, the north…
Remembering with Mary – A service of reflection during Christmas season
This is made up of a series of monologues from Mary’s perspective. I suggest asking different people to read the different reflections. Feel free to choose different carols/readings. This has been used for the Sunday after Christmas, but again, could…
The Journey of the Magi
based on Matthew 2:1-12 I hate camels. Hate ‘em. If I ever see – or smell – another camel in my life, it’ll be too soon. Grumpy, stubborn creatures. There’s no moving them if they’ve really got the hump. My wife would…
The Shepherd’s Story
Based on Luke 2:8-20 It’s the most incredible news! You’ll never believe what I’ve seen tonight. It’s just incredible, I can’t believe it? Well, me and the other guys, we were out in the fields outside Bethlehem, watching our flocks by night…
A Donkey’s Tale
Inspired by Luke 2:1-7 Hello, my name’s Darrell, the donkey. You’ll never guess what happened to me the other day… I was in Nazareth minding my business eating grass, thinking very important donkey thoughts, and that sort of thing, when Joseph…
The Messenger
Hi everyone, can you tell what I am? That’s right, I’m an angel – not just any angel – my name is Gabriel. You might have heard of me. Do you know what I do – apart from look magnificent, that is…
Mary’s Story
The following is based on Luke 1:26-56 Do you ever wonder whether something’s really happening to you, or if it’s just a dream? Well, a few months ago, I was at home, doing my chores when I looked up and…
He’s taken away my shame – Elizabeth’s story
The following is based on Luke 1:5-25. [Journey with Jesus – Day 1] Well, hello everyone, my name is Elizabeth. I used to be known as “sad Elizabeth” because myself and Zechariah were unable to have any children, and everyone knew that it…
Poetry
The tale of a miracle (A nativity poem)
This is the tale of a miracle This tale is the greatest story of allIt began when the Angel GabrielWas sent to a town that was very smallTo a girl named Mary, who was very young.“Hello Mary,” he said, “You are…
One heart, one life, one love
In the beginning beat a heartAnd the heart was life and the heart was love, There was just love at the beginning And love had to createSo create Love did – and with a Word brought it all into being…
No room
Was there really no room for you that night? Didn’t they know who you wereAnd the precious baby you carried? Was there really no room at all? Was there really no room for you that night? Not even a space…
God’s Great Gift to all – A Nativity Poem
I want to tell you the storyOf how God left heaven’s gloryHe came to earth, became a man – It’s all part of his rescue plan He came to save a world in painHe came to bring us hope againTo show…
Wonder – Reflections for the Alternative Carol Service
These were written as a series of short reflection for a new type of carol service before Christmas. They were interspersed throughout the service, which had Bible readings and updated versions of carols in it. Introduction – Signposts to Wonder…
Was it badly planned? (A Christmas Poem)
Dear God and Lord almighty, creator of it all,I have a few questions about the Christmas festival.Each year we remember these events so long ago – We sing and tell the story – but there’s lots I still don’t know.…
Dramatic Readings / Sketches
God’s Great Gift to All – or When Santa Met Jesus – A Christmas Eve Service
After having recovered from the exertions of the all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza that was “Good News for Everyone – A Christmas Musical”, the question came, how do you follow that? The answer came in an idle thought, “Wouldn’t it be cool…
Joseph and the Donkey (A Sketch)
Joseph: Hi everyone, my name’s Joseph and I’ve been asked to tell you the story of the most incredible thing that’s ever happened to me. I’m an ordinary carpenter from Nazareth, in – Donkey: [off stage] Ahem (coughing loudly). Joseph: What was that?…
Good News for Everyone – A musical for Christmas
This was inspired by hearing the Ed Sheeran / Elton John Christmas song, “Merry Christmas”, which went to Number 1 in December 2021. It was then re-written and released as the charity song “Sausage Rolls for Everyone” by Ladbaby in…
God’s great gift to us all – an Online Rhyming Nativity Play
This is a rhyming nativity that I’ve written for our Christmas Eve all age service, when usually the church building would be full of people from our community. Instead, this year I’m hoping to invite people to contribute by recording…
What’s so special about shepherds? – A Sketch
Inspired by Luke 2:8-20 SCENE 1 [THREE SHEPHERDS ASLEEP IN THE FIELDS, SNORING LOUDLY.] [Enter GABRIEL, dressed in white suit.] GABRIEL: Ahem! [coughs politely] [SHEPHERDS still snoring loudly.] [GABRIEL coughs louder. SHEPHERDS still asleep.] GABRIEL: OI! [SHEPHERDS grunt and stir, but sleep on.]…
An unexpected visitor
Has it ever occurred to you how incredible Mary was? I’m not sure that many people would have been willing to be part of what, if you really think about it, was a crazy idea. She can teach us a great…
All of these monologues and reflections are available in “Wonder – An Advent and Christmas Collection”, as well as sermons and service outlines and all age ideas. Available in paperback or pdf.
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