Courses are available at a number of locations around the UK. Some have dedicated Godly Play classrooms. Scroll down the page for details of upcoming courses (or contact details for training providers) in Sheffield, Newcastle, Scotland, Cleveland, London, Guildford and Norwich.
All accredited courses take place in a fully equipped Godly Play classroom (often specially set up for that course).
If you would like an accredited training course to be held in your area, please contact sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
Sheffield
St Stephen's Church has a fully equipped Godly Play room.
It is possible to arrange a workshop tailored to the needs of your group.
INSET sessions are also available for schools.
The workshops are lead by the accredited trainer, Kathryn Lord.
Please contact Kathryn Lord at kathrynlord22@googlemail.com
or phone 0114 2662941 for further details
The Sheffield Christian Education Council has a lending library of Godly Play stories (volumes 2 -4).
Please ring 0114 2720455 for information.
Courses in Sheffield
Courses in Newcastle
Come along and find out more about Godly Play and how we can help with spiritual development in your parish or school. The following sessions are open to anyone interested in participating in Godly Play. Each session will start at 9:30am and finish at 12:00 noon. There will be the opportunity to listen to Godly Play stories and then participate in the discussion afterwards. We will answer questions as to how Godly Play can be used to best effect and where to get resources to help you.
February 27th Otterburn-St John the Evangelist
March 20th Hexham/ Corbridge-Henshaw First School
April 24th Seahouses
May 22nd Willington Quay/Battle Hill-Church of the Good Shepherd
June 12th Bedlington
If you are interested in attending any of the above Godly Play Taster mornings and would like to book a place please contact:
Jan Bryce Director
Tel: 07885227730
Email godlyplay.north@googlemail.com for further information.
Godly Play-Lent Course at St. Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle.
The following Godly Play sessions have been arranged to link in with the Lent Big Read based on St. Luke's Gospel. They will be held in the Tomlinson Room at the Cathedral each Wednesday from 7:30-9:00pm.
Wednesday 24th February- The Lenten Cross
Wednesday 3rd March - The Parable of the Good Shepherd
Wednesday 10th March- The Parable of the Mustard Seed
Wednesday 17th March- The Parable of the Leaven
Wednesday 24th March- The Faces of Easter
You are warmly invited to attend any or all of the sessions.
Refreshments will be served.
If you require any further information on the Lent Godly Play sessions at the cathedral and would like to book a place please contact:
Jan Bryce, Director, Godly Play North
Courses in Cleveland
To book Cleveland events please contact: heather.black@trinitycentre.org
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
NORTH ORMESBY
Heather Black
The Vicarage, James Street, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough TS3 6LD www.trinitycentre.org
INSET sessions are also available for schools. Contact Mary Cooper cooper.mary@blueyonder.co.uk
St Nicholas' Cathedral also has all the most frequently used Godly Play materials available for loan, including ‘The Complete Guide to Godly Play’ volumes 1-6.
Godly Play North "Vision Building"
Important meeting
Bishop Bilbroughs Room,
Church House, Percy Main, North Shields NE29 6HS:
Tuesday 16th March 7:00-9:00pm
If you are interested in Godly Play and would like to take part in a discussion as to which directions we might go in for the future, please come along to this meeting and share your ideas with us!
All ideas and thoughts as to how we can best promote and support Godly Play in the North East will be appreciated!
If you are interested in attending this meeting or are unable to attend but would like your ideas to be discussed please contact:
Jan Bryce Director, Godly Play North
Tel: 07885227730
Email:godlyplay.north@googlemail.com
Remember, this is your opportunity to help further develop
Godly Play in the North East!
Courses in the North
Scotland
Further details: Margaret Grant Email: mgpresb-godlyplay@yahoo.com
or Tel: 0131 220 6509
Courses in London
The local contact in London is Alison Seaman - one of Godly Play UK’s national team of trainers and represents the UK on the Godly Play International Advisory Board. She has wide experience of working in both school and church contexts.For more information contact Alison at alison.seaman@alibri.co.uk
Courses in Guildford
Introductory Session - Tuesday 2nd March 2010
Time: 8pm – 9.30pm
Place: The Education Centre at Guildford Cathedral
Cost: £5
Contact: Christine Sweeting (please find more details on booking form: Booking Form - Guildford at bottom of this page)
Participants: For people who want an insight into what Godly Play is about.
Basic Skills course - Saturday 13th March 2010
Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm
Place: The Education Centre at Guildford Cathedral
Cost: £12
Contact: Christine Sweeting (please find more details on booking form: Booking Form - Guildford at bottom of this page)
Participants: For people who would like to explore Godly Play skills further and have attended an Introductory Session or are already part of a team that uses Godly Play.
Courses in Norwich
Understanding Children's Spirituality - Friday 19th March 2010
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm (Coffee available from 9.30am)
Place: Notre Dame School. CPD unit, Surrey Street, Norwich. NR1 3PB
Cost: £75 (lunch included)
Contact: Pauline Lovelock (please find more details on poster/booking form: Booking Form - Norwich_2010_03_19 at bottom of this page)
Participants: This is an experiential day course, led by Dr. Rebecca Nye, exploring the opportunities Godly Play presents children in school. It will be of value to teachers at both primary and secondary levels.
Understanding Children's Spirituality - Saturday 20th March 2010
Time: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Place: St. Luke's Church Centre, Aylsham Road, Norwich. NR3 2HF
Cost: £20, Concessions £15, Parish block booking £75 for 5 places
Contact: Pauline Lovelock (please find more details on booking form: Booking Form - Norwich_2010_03_20 at bottom of this page)
Participants: This is an experiential day course into spiritual exploration, led by Dr. Rebecca Nye. It will be of value to clergy, laity, children's workers and parents.
3 Day Accredited Godly Play Core Module
For information about accredited core three day courses return to the Home Page and see Courses.
Booking Form - Guildford
Booking Form - Norwich 2010_03_19