The Story of Samuel

Oct 4, 2021 | Godly Play Lessons

Welcome to the story of Samuel, based on 1 Samuel 1-28:3. You can find the script for the story in the pink Enrichment Presentations for Fall book, p.72-77. This week’s story is another one (like Ruth) that fits nicely after the story of the ark and the tent. And it...

The Story of Ruth

Sep 27, 2021 | Godly Play Lessons

Welcome to the story of Ruth, based on the book of Ruth. You can find the script for the story in the pink Enrichment Presentations for Fall book, p.66-71.  As the book describes, this story doesn’t “unroll” like many other stories, from left to right in chronological...

The Circle of the Church Year

Jul 19, 2021 | Godly Play Lessons

Hi Godly Play Teachers! Welcome to the Circle of the Church Year! This is one of my favorite lessons of the year. The calendar makes so much sense that I think we should teach it to adults as well! The lesson comes with wondering questions. I’ll include them in your...

Faces of Easter 7: Celebrating the Risen Christ

Apr 12, 2021 | Godly Play Lessons

Welcome to Faces of Easter VII: Celebrating the Risen Christ, our lesson for Easter Sunday. What a beautiful and important lesson we have this Sunday: the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. I love how Godly Play presents this lesson, reminding children that the...

Jesus Gives the Sermon on the Mountain

Jan 19, 2021 | Godly Play Lessons

Welcome to Jesus Gives the Sermon on the Mountain, the story for January 24 from Matthew 5-7. We’re currently sharing our stories via Zoom, while the pandemic is still keeping us home. I love this story because the sermon covers so much territory–and because Jesus’...