Godly Play

4 Years through 4th Grade

Godly Play is the school-year curriculum for children from 4 years through 4th grade. Godly Play classes begin on September 4. Godly Play is...

• A curriculum that engages the whole child in creativity and community fellowship
• An active version of "lectio divina" (biblical meditation) on stories of the Christian tradition
• A time of playful worship that invites relationship with God

At the heart of a Godly Play session is the telling of the story, experienced in the contexts of both the chronology of scripture and the church calendar. The storyteller uses simple, beautiful materials to illustrate the story and to engage imagination. Both the structure of Godly Play and the classrooms themselves offer children a safe space to explore, wonder, and worship. Children have the opportunity to relate Biblical stories to their own experience and to respond personally and creatively to God.

Drop-off is 5 minutes before the start of the service; pick-up is immediately following the end of the service. For families who attend more than one service, other options for children's programming include Family Worship, Children's Choirs (4 years and up), and childcare (through Pre-K only). For more information, please contact Rosemarie Eichner-Raja, Director of Elementary School Ministries, at (510) 848-6252 ext. 251 or at rosemariee@fpcberkeley.org.