Godly Play At First United ...
Godly Play is ~
A method of telling Bible Stories
and stories of church traditions with 3-dimensional materials. This
imaginative approach enables children to encounter and experience God and give
expression to that encounter. |
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Told in the powerful oral tradition,
stories open-ended allowing children opportunity to "wonder," to make the
story their own, to connect the story with personal experience. |
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A way to encourage children to move
into larger dimensions of belief and faith through "wondering questions" and
open-ended response time. Children may express their personal experience
via various art media and enrichment materials, or may learn to retell the
story using the story materials. |
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A way of helping children to worship with our congregation as they learn the language of faith. A deeper understanding of the stories, symbols, and rituals of our faith leads to more meaningful and appropriate participation in worship. |