The Will to Dream Children's Moments

The Will to Dream Children’s Moments is an Advent–Epiphany worship resource featuring original artwork and a leader’s guide for simple, story-centered moments with children.

Theme Overview

In a time when trust feels fragile and divisions run deep, The Will to Dream calls us into holy longing—a sacred desire for a world made whole. Rooted in prophetic imagination, this Advent–Epiphany series helps communities confront despair, embody justice, and claim hope as a radical act. If you're looking for creative ways to journey through Advent with the youngest in your congregation during worship, this resource gives you everything you need.

Weekly Themes:

• Week One: Vigilant Hope (Isaiah’s Vision)
  Isaiah 2:1–5 & Mark 13:24–37
• Week Two: Prophetic Peace (John the Baptist’s Story)
  Matthew 3:1–12 & Malachi 3:1–6
• Week Three: Unexpected Joy (Elizabeth’s Story)
  Luke 1:39–55 & Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11
• Week Four: Merciful Love (Zechariah’s Story)
  Luke 1:57–80 & Psalm 89:1–4, 19–26
• Christmas: Embodied Promise (Mary’s Story)
  Luke 2:1–20 & Isaiah 9:2–7
• First Sunday after Christmas: Generational Praise (Anna’s Story)
  Luke 2:22–40 & Psalm 148
• Epiphany: Courageous Defiance (Joseph’s Story)
  Matthew 2:1–15 & Exodus 1:8–2:10

Description

These children’s moments are designed for use during worship and include:

• Full-color artwork for each week
• A leader’s guide with storytelling suggestions and prompts
• Open-ended questions for wondering and noticing with children
• Tips for printing and using the artwork in worship or at home

What I Get

ZIP File Download

• Leader’s Intro Guide
• Full-color illustrated children's moments included in PDF
• Image files for children's moments included in ZIP file