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Get Started with Godly Play

Resources for New & Fledgeling Programs

Godly Play Members have access to resources and discounts that can make managing your program simpler. Learn more about membership here.

Scroll down to access our Getting Started series with guidance for new programs, to learn more about training, and to see upcoming introductory workshops.

Starting a New Program

About Godly Play Training

Godly Play is best learned from the inside out. Within a circle facilitated by a Licensed Godly Play Trainer, you will experience and learn Godly Play stories, practices, and theology in a collegial, prayerful setting. Our talented Trainers will deepen your understanding of children’s spirituality while guiding you on a personal journey of wonder. Trainers are also available to provide targeted support to new programs with room consultations, mentoring relationships, demonstrations, and consulting agreements.

We offer a variety of trainings and workshops that vary in depth and detail that are perfect for communities using Godly Play. U.S. trainings that are open to the public are posted on our events schedule as they are finalized. If you have 6+ people in your community seeking training, consider scheduling a private training directly with a Licensed Godly Play Trainer for your team. Learn more about training and see upcoming sessions below.

Learn more about training and see upcoming sessions below.

Introductory Offerings

Introductory Workshops

Wed 08 Jan 25, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST | Godly Play in School Settings Workshop (SAVE THE DATE)

Online

Core Training

Thu 26 Sep 24 - Sat 28 Sep 24 | Core Training Retreat (Boone, NC) - POSTPONED

Boone United Methodist Church, Boone, NC

Mon 06 Jan 25 - Mon 10 Feb 25 | Online Core Training - Fall Section A

Online

Fri 10 Jan 25 - Sun 12 Jan 25 | Core Training Retreat (Atlanta, GA)

St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Atlanta, GA

Sat 11 Jan 25, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT | Commuter Core Module 2: Spirituality of the Child & Parables (Pennington, NJ)

Pennington Presbyterian Church, Pennington, NJ

Fri 24 Jan 25 - Fri 28 Feb 25 | Online Core Training - Winter 2025 Section B

Online

Sat 15 Feb 25, 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Core Training Retreat (Austin, TX)

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, TX

Fri 21 Feb 25 - Sun 23 Feb 25 | Core Training Retreat (Fort Washington, PA)

St. Thomas Church, Fort Washington, PA

Sat 08 Mar 25, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST | Commuter Core Module 3: Liturgical Action and Supporting the Circle (Pennington, NJ)

Pennington Presbyterian Church, Pennington, NJ

Commuter (Weekends, Evenings) Offering

Sat 11 Jan 25, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT | Commuter Core Module 2: Spirituality of the Child & Parables (Pennington, NJ)

Pennington Presbyterian Church, Pennington, NJ

Sat 08 Mar 25, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST | Commuter Core Module 3: Liturgical Action and Supporting the Circle (Pennington, NJ)

Pennington Presbyterian Church, Pennington, NJ

Online Offerings

Mon 06 Jan 25 - Mon 10 Feb 25 | Online Core Training - Fall Section A

Online

Wed 08 Jan 25, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST | Godly Play in School Settings Workshop (SAVE THE DATE)

Online

Fri 24 Jan 25 - Fri 28 Feb 25 | Online Core Training - Winter 2025 Section B

Online
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