Core Training 2025
April, May, and June is online via Zoom
August 12-13 at Pacific Spirit United Church
April, May, and June is online via Zoom
August 12-13 at Pacific Spirit United Church
Hybrid Core Training takes place for three hours each on four Saturdays via Zoom and culminating in an evening and a full day training, onsite in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.
The training will cover all the content as an in-person training: development and practice of all story genres - Sacred, Parable, Liturgical Action with the fourth genre, silence, woven throughout. There are also plenaries on creating sacred space, supporting the community of children, children’s spirituality, the Godly Play environment and getting started.
Reading, reflecting and practicing stories between sessions is also part of the work.
We use an action/reflection model with some leader presentations and a lot of interaction.
All learning will take place in a prayerful and playful atmosphere with creative and experienced Godly Play trainers.
The training will cover all the content as an in-person training: development and practice of all story genres - Sacred, Parable, Liturgical Action with the fourth genre, silence, woven throughout. There are also plenaries on creating sacred space, supporting the community of children, children’s spirituality, the Godly Play environment and getting started.
Reading, reflecting and practicing stories between sessions is also part of the work.
We use an action/reflection model with some leader presentations and a lot of interaction.
All learning will take place in a prayerful and playful atmosphere with creative and experienced Godly Play trainers.
If you are located in the US, this training is recognized by the Godly Play Foundation.
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2025 Dates:
Sessions 1 & 2 Online Sacred Stories Saturday, April 26 and Saturday, May 10 9am to 12:00noon PDT Sessions 3 & 4 Online Parables Saturday, May 24 and Saturday, June 7 9am to 12:00noon PDT Sessions 5 & 6 Onsite Liturgical Action Stories Pacific Spirit United Church Tuesday, August 12 5:30pm to 8:30pm PDT - dinner and full Godly Play Session Wednesday, August 13 9am to 3:30pm PDT |
Cost:
$350 CDN (if you register for all sessions). This includes all background information, resources, and information to tell the stories, plus in person, snacks, supper and lunch. Certificates of Participation are available for those who complete all the sessions. Space is limited to 12 people. Priority will be given for participants who register for the full training. For questions or if you want to register for sessions to complete your training, please contact Anne Clark, arbc52[at]gmail.com To participate in person, registrants need to have done all the online components. For those unable to attend the in-person day, and still wishing to complete the training, there will be two online sessions in fall of 2025. Refunds are given for a cancellation prior to
April 17, 2025 less $50 administration fee. No refund for a cancellation made after April 25, 2025 |
Between Sessions:
Each participant will work with a small group including a trainer, outside of the scheduled training to prepare and tell a story by heart. In preparation for each session, there will also be reading and questions for reflection and discussion.
Each participant will work with a small group including a trainer, outside of the scheduled training to prepare and tell a story by heart. In preparation for each session, there will also be reading and questions for reflection and discussion.
LOCATION for August 12 and 13:
Pacific Spirit United Church, 2195 W 45th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 2J4
Getting There:
Pacific Spirit United Church is accessible via bus service
Street Parking is available in the neighborhood
Pacific Spirit United Church, 2195 W 45th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 2J4
Getting There:
Pacific Spirit United Church is accessible via bus service
Street Parking is available in the neighborhood
If you can only attend some of the sessions or only need one or two to complete your training please contact
Anne Clark, arbc52[at] gmail.com before registering.
Anne Clark, arbc52[at] gmail.com before registering.
JOIN US
for the Godly Play North American Gathering which takes places just after the onsite core training days
August 13-16, 2025 at Vancouver School of Theology.
for the Godly Play North American Gathering which takes places just after the onsite core training days
August 13-16, 2025 at Vancouver School of Theology.
Originally developed with children, Godly Play is both spiritual practice and process applicable to all ages and many settings.
The Heart of Godly Play
Creating sacred space - Building and working in community -
Nurturing spiritual development - Learning religious language -
Using silence, story, and play to make meaning
The Heart of Godly Play
Creating sacred space - Building and working in community -
Nurturing spiritual development - Learning religious language -
Using silence, story, and play to make meaning
