Join us for Godly Play, a Montessori-inspired approach to Christian formation designed to help children explore the mystery of God’s presence in their lives and promote an inner working model for life-long Christian learning. September 15, 22, and 29, children from the ages of 4 and up are invited to gather for a Godly Play story in the All Saints’ sanctuary at 9:00 am, prior to the 9:30 10:30 am worship service; after being given an opportunity to reflect on what they’ve heard, they are invited to respond creatively by working with crayons, paints, clay, or by using the story materials to create their own story. At the close of the session, children can choose to stay for worship or receive a blessing and dismissal.

The practice of Godly Play is informed by the understanding that children already have an innate understanding of God, and that accessing the language, signs, and symbols of the Christian tradition can help them speak about their unique experiences with God. This approach was created and classroom-tested for over 50 years by Jerome Berryman (a teacher, author, and Episcopal priest) and is being used in churches of many denominations through this country. If you’d like to learn more about this unique approach to Christian formation, please call Alexandra Stephens at (530) 945-8892 or email her at luddites@sbcglobal.net. We hope to see you soon!