God’s Stories, Our Stories: A Diocesan Christian Formation Event

You are invited to join St. Martin’s as we co-host a diocesan event for all of us guiding children along their Christian formation journeys.

God’s Stories, Our Stories will be led by national Godly Play trainer Kathleen Capcara and will focus on techniques for presenting core biblical stories to children.  The event takes place Friday evening, Nov. 6 at St. Martin’s and Saturday, Nov. 7 at Christ Church Cathedral.

Set aside some time to reflect on your own experiences and hopes as a Christian educator… or use this time to see if the ministry of Christian Formation might be calling you.

Friday, Nov. 6: God’s Stories and Your Stories
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
7 – 8:30 p.m.
A time for fellowship and spiritual renewal. Join with Christian educators from many churches for dessert, conversation and reflection on the Spirituality of Childhood — with some meditation, storytelling and song to remind you of the joy and energy that can come from working with children. An optional Q & A session about Godly Play until 9 p.m. There is no charge for this (Friday night) event, but a free-will offering will be accepted. Registration information is below.

Saturday, Nov. 7: God’s Stories, Our Stories
Christ Church Cathedral
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Saturday morning: The Nuts and Bolts of Godly Play
9 a.m. – Noon
Learn specifics about components of the Godly Play method that can help you teach Bible stories, church traditions and current issues in ways that appeal to all learning styles. If you are currently using Godly Play, you can reinvigorate your teaching by practicing the newest lessons and classroom management techniques.

Saturday afternoon: The Godly Play Buffet
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Godly Play stories have been used in Baptismal preparation, children’s chapel, intergenerational events, Confirmation classes and adult discussion groups. Even if you don’t use the Godly Play approach in Sunday school, you can pick and choose components of this method that will help you manage time, space and children’s behavior. Learn ways Godly Play can enhance motivation and inspiration in curricula you’re already using effectively.

• Fee for the Saturday workshop: $20 per person (includes lunch). Financial assistance is available. Fees will be collected the day of the workshop.
• For more information, contact Pamela Dolen, Director of Formation for Children and Families at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Webster Groves.
• Register by Monday, Nov. 2 to Cory Hoehn at the Diocesan offices.