The Work of Imagination Youth & Intergenerational Curriculum

The Work of Imagination Youth & Intergenerational Curriculum is a seven-session Lent–Easter resource designed for youth groups or intergenerational gatherings, centered on guided sharing circles and exploring our theme in community.

Theme Overview

Lent invites us into the work of honest turning—facing hard truths, naming injustice, and trusting that transformation is possible even in the shadow of empire. The Work of Imagination frames this season as a communal practice of resistance and renewal, drawing on prophetic imagination to help us see the world as God intends it to be.

Together, this Lent–Easter journey encourages youth and adults to move beyond easy answers and into shared reflection, courageous listening, and faithful action. Through story, conversation, and practice, participants learn that imagination is not escape, but a vital tool for justice, hope, and collective transformation.

Weekly Themes:

• Week One: Rooted Resistance (Jesus In the Wildness)
  Matthew 4:1–11
• Week Two: Disruptive Blessings (Sermon on the Plain)
  Luke 6:17–36
• Week Three: Holy Confrontation (Jesus and the Canaanite Woman)
  Matthew 15:21–28
• Week Four: Accountable Leadership (Jesus the Good Shepherd)
  John 10:1–18
• Week Five: True Allegiance (Paying Imperial Tax to Caesar)
  Mark 12:13–17
• Palm Sunday: Sacred Protest (Jesus' Triumphal Entry)
  Matthew 21:1–17
• Easter: Fulfilling Imagination (Mary's Announcement of the Resurrection)
  John 20:1–18

Description

Seven sessions Lent, Palm Sunday, and Easter. 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

What I Get

PDF Download

• PDF curriculum with seven sessions (Sundays in Lent, Palm Sunday, and Easter Sunday)
• Leader’s Resource Overview