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This experiential approach to religious education can transform your program for children and nurture intergenerational spiritual community. Learn and practice a method of storytelling grounded in deep respect for children, that explores the existential limits of their lives through wonder, play, and stories from the Bible (Godly Play) and Quaker faith and practice (Faith & Play). Discussions include:
- nurturing the spirituality of children
- exploring the “unspoken” lessons of spaces and methodology
- supporting children and families in the meeting community
- working with multiage groups and diverse needs
- weaving Godly Play/Faith & Play stories into a children’s program with other religious education resources available to Friends
Workshop leader Melinda Wenner Bradley is a licensed Godly Play Trainer and the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories, Inc. Since 2005, she has been sharing Godly Play and Faith & Play stories in children’s programs, intergenerational worship, school classrooms, teacher workshops, and international gatherings of Friends. Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children’s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools.