{"product_id":"the-will-to-dream-worship-liturgy","title":"The Will to Dream Worship Liturgy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"box-red\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAMPLE\u003c\/strong\u003e: To preview \u003cem\u003eThe Will to Dream\u003c\/em\u003e, download a free sample of our resources here.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Will to Dream Worship Liturgy\u003c\/em\u003e is a complete Advent–Epiphany worship resource with everything you need for planning worship: prayers, communion liturgies, Advent candle lighting liturgies, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTheme Overview\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a time when trust feels fragile and divisions run deep, \u003cem\u003eThe Will to Dream\u003c\/em\u003e 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. 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