Advent asks us to watch, wait and hope. This year, we invite you to do that together.
God’s Dream, a free Advent resource featuring weekly Scripture readings, prayers, reflection questions, activities and music, gives you a simple way to gather friends, family, neighbors or a small group around scripture, prayer, conversation and song. The guide runs from the first Sunday of Advent, Nov. 29, through Christmas Day.
For the first time, the Advent at Home guide was created in collaboration with The Soil and the Seed Project, a ministry of Anabaptist Mission Partners in Harrisonburg, Virginia, that makes music, art and short liturgies to help faith take root in everyday life.
Download the Free Advent 2026 Guide
Four weeks of Advent reflections with Scripture, prayers, discussion questions, activities and music.
This Advent, let us lean together into the mystery of God made human among us in the form of a fragile infant.
–Amy Yoder McGloughlin, Mennonite Church USA’s Denominational Minister for Education
Advent 2026 Scripture Readings & Weekly Themes
Advent begins Sunday, November 29, 2026. Follow along each week with Scripture, prayer, reflection and practices that help us prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
| Date | Theme & Scripture |
|---|---|
| Nov. 29 | Week 1: Hope Habakkuk 1:1–7; 2:1–4; 3:3b–6, 17–19 |
| Dec. 6 | Week 2: Peace Esther 4:1–17 |
| Dec. 13 | Week 3: Joy Isaiah 42:1–9 |
| Dec. 20 | Week 4: Love Matthew 1:18–25 |
| Dec. 25 | Christmas: Jesus Luke 2:1–20; Psalm 96 |
How to Use This Advent Resource
You don’t need a formal worship service or special materials to get started. Gather with family, friends or a small group, or use the guide for personal reflection. Each week’s Little Liturgy follows four simple steps that cultivate “good soil.”
Seed: Scripture
Read the week’s Bible passage and pray together.
Soil: Questions
Reflect on Scripture and share what stands out.
Sprout: Practice
Put your faith into action during the week.
Roots: Music
Listen and sing songs that accompany the readings.
For pastors and church leaders
Consider sharing “God’s Dream” with everyone in your congregation. It works well for small groups, intergenerational Sunday school and households of any size.
Advent 2026 Music & Worship Resources
The Soil and the Seed Project has selected songs to accompany the weekly Scripture readings and liturgies. Lyrics and chords are also available, so your group can sing along. Explore the Advent playlist and song resources for personal devotions, family gatherings or small-group worship.
About Advent at Home
Advent at Home is offered by Mennonite Church USA and MennoMedia to encourage meaningful faith practices during the Advent season. The 2026 guide features Little Liturgies created by The Soil and the Seed Project, a community-supported ministry that nurtures spiritual renewal through music, art and creative resources.