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

*Note: These Advent resources follow the traditional weekly themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. They are not tied to the Revised Common Lectionary, so you can use them during Years A, B, or C.

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