Godly Play is a movement to influence the Church’s support of spiritually rich practices with children and adults.
The Heart of Godly Play
- Creating Sacred Space
- Building and working in community
- Learning religious language
- Using religious language to make meaning
A Godly Play session includes a time to:-
- get ready
- tell a story using objects and artefacts
- explore the story more with open questions and discussion
- respond with a free choice using a variety of materials – art… silence… play… writing…
- enjoy a simple feast and sharing
Godly Play in Sheffield
Contact our Resource Centre for more information.
Training and Grants
Andrea Harrison (Sheffield-based) is an accredited trainer for Godly Play UK and offers support and training to churches and schools.
Resources
Our Resource Centre has a selection of Godly Play resources available to borrow, free of charge.
Currently, the centre has 33 high-quality sets, including 10 parable boxes, available to members of Sheffield Diocese for a period of up to four weeks. The centre’s collection is growing and it is looking forward to adding brand new, hand-made pieces over the coming months.
Each Godly Play box is provided with a set of instructions to ensure smooth delivery and maximum enjoyment.
Godly Play resources available from the resource centre…
- The Books of the Bible
- The Ark and the Temple
- The Synagogue and the Upper Room
- The Faces of Easter
- The Good Shepherd and World Communion
- The Mystery of Christmas (x2)
- Parable of the Leaven (x2)
- The Circle of the Church Year
- Creation (x3)
- The Great Family
- The Exodus
- The Ten Best Ways to Live
- Parable of the Sower (x2)
- Parable of the Mustard Seed (x2)
- Holy Baptism
- Parable of the Good Samaritan
- Parable of the Good Shepherd
- Parable of the Great Pearl (x2)
- Advent
- The Mystery of Pentecost (x2)
- The Mystery of Easter (x2)
- Jonah the Backward Prophet
- The Exile and Return
- The Flood and The Ark