Many curriculum focus on teaching but Godly Play is focused on experiencing. Experiencing God, others, and amazing redemptive story of the Bible! Godly Play is a unique worship experience that invites your child to experience learning about God in a very unique and profound way. Mt. Olive UMC is certified in Godly Play and provides your child the opportunity to engage in deep and meaningful discipleship experiences that inspire awe and wonder in our amazing God.
Godly Play is available during during 10:30 AM worship on Sundays and is a vital part of our Preschool program at
Mt. Olive Preschool.
WHAT IS GODLY PLAY?Godly Play method is a curriculum of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s presence in our lives. The Godly Play curriculum engages what is most exciting about religious education: God inviting us into—and pursuing us in the midst of—Scripture and spiritual experience.
Godly Play practice teaches us to listen for God and to make authentic and creative responses to God’s call in our lives.
Godly Play is a creative, imaginative approach to Christian formation and spiritual guidance.
Godly Play has a foundation of 40+ years of research and practice.
Godly Play values process, openness, discovery, community and relationships.
Godly Play models the worship life, stories, symbols and rituals of Christian congregations.
Godly Play allows practitioners to make relevant and personal theological meaning.
Godly Play nurtures participants to larger dimensions of belief and faith through wondering and play.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCESThe Godly Play FoundationWhat is
Godly PlayGodly Play videos
