First Kids Allen Children’s Ministry is excited to launch Godly Play as our Sunday School curriculum on Sunday, August 16!
Godly Play is a unique, Montessori-inspired approach to Christian education that invites children to engage with God’s Word through storytelling, wonder, reflection, and creative play. Through this interactive experience, children are encouraged to explore their faith, ask meaningful questions, and discover God’s presence in their lives in a personal and authentic way.
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 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.
We invite all children, from birth to Grade 5, to join us on our Promotion Sunday, August 16, at 9:45am for a special Godly Play story and experience. Whether your child is new to Sunday School or has been attending for years, this is a wonderful opportunity to grow, learn, and wonder together.
Do you know a family or child who might enjoy this enriching and engaging experience? We’d love for you to share the news and invite them to come discover Godly Play with us. We can’t wait to begin this exciting new journey together!
Want to learn more? Contact our Children’s Ministry Director Martine Whitten.