What is Godly Play?

Children have an innate sense of the presence of God. The Godly Play approach helps them to explore their faith through story, to gain religious language and to enhance their spiritual experience through wonder and play. Based on Montessori principles and developed using a spiral curriculum, the Godly Play method serves children through early, middle and late childhood and beyond. Godly Play is a rich, child-focused, worship-based approach to Christian education. Spiritual heritage storytelling is the centerpiece of this approach to creating a fuller awareness of the mystery and wonder of God in our lives.

Children aged 3 years and older are invited to join us for Godly Play after the Passing of the Peace during worship on Sunday mornings. Godly Play is located upstairs in the Christian Education building.

2024 - 2025 Godly Play Calendar of Lessons

All children Pre-K through 5th grade are invited

Sept. 24           Godly Play Introduction and Room Layout, The Holy Family (Vol 2, Enrichment)

Oct. 6              The Days of Creation (Vol 2, Lesson 2)”
Oct. 13            The Flood and the Ark (Vol 2, Lesson 3)
Oct. 20             The Great Family (Vol 2, Lesson 4)
Oct. 27             Exodus (Vol. 2, Lesson 5)

Nov. 3             The Ten Best Ways (Vol 2, Lesson 6)
Nov 10            The Ark of the Covenant and the Tent (Vol 2, Lesson 7)
Nov. 17           The Ark of the Covenant and the Temple (Vol 2, Lesson 8)
Nov. 24           The Exile and Return (Vol.2, Lesson 9)

Dec 1               Advent I, The Prophets (Vol. 3, Lesson 1)
Dec.  8             Advent II, The Holy Family (Vol.3, Lesson 2)
Dec. 15            Advent III, The Shepherds (Vol. 3, Lesson 3)
Dec. 22            Christmas - Children attend Church
Dec. 29            Advent IV  The Wise Men and Christmas (Vol 3 Lesson 4)

Jan.  5              Epiphany, The Wise Men’s Gifts (Vol. 3, Lesson 5)
Jan. 12             Holy Baptism (Vol 3, Lesson 6)        
Jan. 19             Parable of the Good Shepherd (Vol. 3, Lesson 7)
Jan. 26             Parable of the Good Samaritan (Vol. 3, Lesson 8)    

Feb 2              Parable of the Great Pearl (Vol. 3, Lesson 9)
Feb.  9            Parable of the Sower (Vol. 3, Lesson 10)
Feb. 16           Parable of the Leaven (Vol. 3, Lesson 11)
Feb. 23           Parable of the Mustard Seed (Vol. 3, Lesson 12)1

Mar 2              The Mystery of Easter (Vol. 4, Lesson 1)
Mar. 9             Jesus’ Birth and Growth (Vol. 4, Lesson 2)
Mar. 16           Jesus is Lost and Found (Vol. 4, Lesson 3)
Mar. 23           Jesus’ Baptism and Blessing by God (Vol. 4, Lesson 4)
Mar. 30           Jesus Desert and Discovery Experience (Vol 4, Lesson 5)

April 6             Jesus and Healer and Parable-Maker (Vol 4, Lesson 6)
April 13           Jesus Offers Bread and Wine (Vol. 4, Lesson 7)       
April 20           The One Who Was Easter a Still Is (Vol. 4, Lesson 8)
April 28           Enrichment Lesson: Easter Eggs (Vol 4 pg 74)

May 4            Jesus and the Twelve (Vol. 4, Lesson 9)
May 11          The Good Shepherd and World Communion (Vol.4, Lesson 10)
May 18          The Synagogue and the Upper Room (Vol. 4, Lesson 11)
May 25          Circle of the Holy Eucharist (Vol 4, Lesson 12)

June 1            Paul’s Discovery (Vol. 4, Lesson 14)
June 8            The Holy Trinity (Vol. 4, Lesson 15)
June 15         The Mystery of Pentecost (Vol. 4, Lesson 13)           

Summer Vacation (TBD)