COURSES FOR 2010
Core Module - this page shows dates with details of what a course entails towards the end of this page.
May 17, 18, 19 (Monday Tuesday Wednesday)Wolverhampton
Non-residential course at Wolverhampton Godly Play centre,
Church of St Chad & St Mark, Lime Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0HG.
Each day will start at 8.30am. Day 1 will end at 6.30pm, Day 2 at 6.30pm and Day 3 at 5.30pm
All lunches are included. There will be an optional evening meal at a local restaurant on the second evening.
Further details from: Jo Perry, Godly Play church worker, mobile:07931831562, or email: wulfrunagodlyplay@hotmail.co.uk
Any requiring cheap accommodation might try Travelodge Wolverhampton Central Hotel, Bankfield House,Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton
WV1 4QL Tel: 0871 984 6221 / travelodge.co.uk
which is less than a mile away.
Or the local Goldthorn Hotel, a Quality Inn http://www.hotels-wolverhampton.com/contact.html
September 29, 30 Oct 1 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
Middlesborough, The Trinity Centre Godly Play room Non Residential
North Ormsby TS3 6LD www.trinitycentre.org
Each day will start at 8.30am. Day 1 will end at 6.30pm, Day 2 at 8.30pm and Day 3 at 5.30pm
Only Day 2 will include an evening meal prior to the evening workshop. All lunches are included.
October 13, 14, 15 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Nr Woking/Guildford
A non - residential course at the Ottershaw classroom near Guildford, Surrey. Cost: £280.
Each day will start at 8.30am. Day 1 will end at 6.30pm, Day 2 at 6.30pm and Day 3 at 5.30pmAll lunches are included. There will be an optional evening meal at a local restaurant on the second evening.
(There is a local retreat house at St Columba’s in Woking which could perhaps provide accommodation www.stcolumbashouse.org.uk)
Other dates to follow
TIMINGS
Feed back from participants shows that these are enjoyable, stimulating, fun but also demanding.
FEES
Residential courses cost £380 - includes training and full board.
Add an extra £35 for B&B if you would like to book a room for the night before the course to enable the 9.00 a.m. start.
Non-residential courses £280 - includes training and meals.
Cheques should be made out to Godly Play UK.
The courses are led by accredited members of the College of Trainers of Godly Play UK.
Over 3 days (minimum 25 hours training) you will develop your practice and understanding of the art of Godly Play.
The training follows an action/reflection model of learning. There is a mixture of trainer-led presentations in each genre, and participant storytelling presentations.
We work in a model Godly Play environment, with the opportunity to see a comprehensive set of resources.
Each day explores one of the primary religious genres of Godly Play: sacred stories, parables and liturgical lessons.
Workshops in the core module also cover:
- Setting up a Godly Play Environment
- The Theology of Childhood
- Your particular concerns and questions.
At previous courses participants have included:
- Children's Work Advisers
- Clergy
- Sunday School Teachers
- School/Head teachers
- those wishing to make connections with Godly Play and adult learning and growth
Courses have been enriched by a broad mix of Christian denominations.
Courses are open to all - although it does help to have had some introduction to Godly Play beforehand.
The fees include food, board, training and an extensive participant folder.
Places are limited to 12 per course, (with extra demand we can take 14).
This is a certificated course, accredited by Godly Play UK and the Centre for the Theology of Childhood.
Please note this course does not provide you with skills to act as a Godly Play trainer.
Details about the course/venues/timings etc. are sent about 4 weeks beforehand. To check availability contact Sheila Rogers at sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
What people have said
"It was a safe comfortable atmosphere in which to explore.""We learned so much from each other."
"Excellent material and method conveyed by resourceful experienced trainers in a ‘hands on' experiential manner."
"There was a really good balance between informality and direction."
"It was great fun."
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