About the Event
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Connecting in God's World: Through Stories, Games, and Activities
We are pleased to introduce the Godly Play® curriculum for elementary-aged children this year. Lessons are presented in a storytelling format as the children learn about sacred stories and parables. Children are encouraged to explore the language, stories and symbols of the church through creative and imaginative play.
Our team of volunteer teachers are Eve Bilbrey, Martha Abernethy, Amy Johnson, Jill Kinney, Ashlee Owens, and Jennifer Parker. They have undertaken a time of training and reflection in preparation of the launch of this new program. You can find out more at godlyplayfoundation.org or ask one of our teachers about the program.
We welcome all school-aged children to Room 211 upstairs in the Education Building from 11:15 am-12:15 pm.
WHAT IS GODLY PLAY?
The result of a lifetime of research and practice by theologian, author and educator, Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, the Godly Play® method is a curriculum of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s presence in our lives. The Godly Play curriculum engages what is most exciting about religious education: God inviting us into—and pursuing us in the midst of—Scripture and spiritual experience. Godly Play® practice teaches us to listen for God and to make authentic and creative responses to God’s call in our lives.
- Godly Play is a creative, imaginative approach to Christian formation and spiritual guidance.
- Godly Play has a Montessori foundation with 40+ years of research and practice.
- Godly Play values process, openness, discovery, community and relationships.
- Godly Play models the worship life, stories, symbols and rituals of Christian congregations.
- Godly Play allows practitioners to make relevant and personal theological meaning.
- Godly Play nurtures participants to larger dimensions of belief and faith through wondering and play.
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