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Advent is a Time of Dreaming

[Rainbow Connection | Written by: Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher | Performed by: Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog | From: The Muppet Movie (1979)] I had to hold back tears of anger and fear as I sent my child off to school this year. I am excited for them and what dreams may come; I am grateful for the wonderful village that surrounds us; and, I am so incredibly mad that we live in a world where children are casualties of politics, war, hatred, and greed. I am mad that not every child has the freedoms that mine does, the freedoms that every child should. My heart breaks a bit more each day. This is not the world God imagined. For me, dreams, particularly the dreams that we share with Mary, Joseph, Kermit, and Jesus, help to hold my heart together. Thankfully Advent is a time of dreaming. This Advent, when it comes, you are invited to join us at Advent Unwrapped as we dream with the dreamers, the prophets, the preachers, and the star-gazers of how to bring about the world God imagines. Every month, we will send an email with resources, inspiration, and ideas designed to help people of all ages engage with the “reason for the season” and to help hold us together in love for the sake of God’s world. For Those of You Starting to Plan Check out our worship and prayer resources from previous years. You can also find great advent resources on the United Church Worship pages. Browse through our advent play list: Music for the season including hymns  What is advent and what are we waiting for The Christmas Story And our Advent theme videos on Hope, Peace, Love and Joy  Look out for exciting new resources coming in November including a Longest Night service, weekly lectionary-based worship, and resources on having “trifficult” (that is tricky, and difficult) conversations in challenging times. And lastly a prayer for the village as many people return to the school year. Today and everyday, help us build a world where a child’s right to:               learn               laugh               love, and to               live is cherished and protected in every village – everywhere. For the sake of Christ who entrusted us to each other, may it be so. Amen.   Remember, sharing means caring! Encourage your friends to subscribe. Share your worship ideas and resources with us on social media or email at worship@united-church.ca   Dreaming with you, Alydia Facebook Website Email Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Your generosity enables the United Church to love, serve, and minister in the world. Make an online donation or learn more about your options to support the work of the church.

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