Godly Play (previously Children's Church)
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Pre-School through Second Graders
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Children
enter their own worship center where they can encounter the essential
parts and stories of worship through sensory experiences and creative
expression. Children learn the art of using the language of the Christian
tradition, including silence, to encounter God. Stories and themes
follow the liturgical year. Worship in Godly Play follows a
similar flow to that of our congregational order of worship, with
the goals of both providing our children a special place to worship
and encounter God, and of better preparing them for participation
in worship as a part of the congregation.
Godly Play was developed and classroom tested for more than 20 years by Episcopal priest, author and teacher, Jerome Berryman. Because it is used in churches of many denominations throughout the United States, our new name, Godly Play, will be recognized and have meaning to many visitors. This spring, three of our leaders (storytellers) attended training to become accredited as Godly Play teachers
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