The Will to Dream Youth & Intergenerational Curriculum

The Will to Dream Youth & Intergenerational Curriculum is a six-session Advent–Epiphany resource designed for youth groups or intergenerational gatherings, centered on guided sharing circles and exploring our theme in community.

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. Together, we learn to dream not as escape, but as spiritual resistance—shaped by the visions of Isaiah, the song of Mary, and the stories surrounding Jesus’ birth.

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

Six lessons for Advent, the First Sunday after Christmas, and Epiphany (we do not include a lesson for Christmas). Each session includes:

• Introduction and opening prayer
• Optional hands-on activity
• Scripture reading
• Sharing Circle with printable Sharing Cards (12 per session)
• Reflection tied to the weekly theme
• Optional song recommendation
• Closing prayer
• Star Words cards for Epiphany activity

What I Get

PDF Download

• PDF curriculum with six sessions (Advent, the First Sunday after Christmas, and Epiphany)
• Leader’s Intro Guide