Online Core Training 2023
* To be rescheduled *
​date to be determined 
For those communities at risk for communicable diseases and for remote communities who have limited access to training resources, online training is a great way to connect and learn.
 
​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, plus creating sacred space, supporting the community of children, children’s spirituality, the Godly Play environment and getting started.

We use an action/reflection model with some leader presentations and a lot of of interaction. 
​Content is live and pre-recorded.
Zoom:
All training will be held on the Zoom platform. To enjoy the day, with limited technological glitches, participants should have downloaded Zoom to their computer, laptop or tablet, be familiar with it and have stable Internet.
 
Segments within any day will be no more than 90 minutes with breaks. The training is very full and fun - while online, commit to giving it your full attention.
Storytelling and Small Groups:
Each participant will tell a story, by heart, to be shared with the group. To prepare for telling the story, each participant will work with a small group, online, at times outside the scheduled training to explore the story, the story materials and to deepen everyone’s understanding of the story genre.  A trainer will work with your small group to assist. All stories will be pre-recorded. (MP4 format).
Resources:
Each participant will receive all the stories scripts used in the training, access to a printable training binder, materials for responding to the story, and if needed the materials required to tell the story. 
We will mail materials to you and the cost of mailing back the story materials is covered in the cost of training. Their prompt return is appreciated.  
​2023 
​ Please note that as of January 19th, 2023 we have cancelled this session due to limited registration.
We look forward to an opportunity in the future to offer this experience.

Day 1 part a Sacred Stories
8:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Day 1 part b  Sacred Stories
 8:30 am to 12:30 pm PST

Day 2 Parables
 8:30 am to 4:30 pm PST
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Day 3 Liturgical Action Stories
8:30am to 4:30pm PST
Cost:  
Day 1 (part a and b), Day 2 or Day 3: $125 each 
Register for and attend all four days in this series: $350
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Registration for all dates is ideal, but there is some flexibility. 
Space is limited to 18 people
​Refunds are given for a cancellation prior to January 17, 2023
less $50 administration fee.
​No refund for a cancellation made on or after January 17, 2023.
Contact Anne Clark, GP West Coordinator, for further information or with questions
Originally developed with children, Godly Play is both spiritual practice and process applicable to all ages and many settings.
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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