Godly Play | St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church

Godly Play (preschool age and up)

At a time when we feel we need to meet children in their high-tech world, Godly Play presents the stories of the Bible in a very simple, natural form. Instead of children being told who God is, in Godly Play children discover who God is. Using the principles of learning in the Montessori method, teachers respond to the child's request to "help me do it by myself". Godly Play puts the teacher in the role of guide or spiritual supporter who fully understands that each child has his or her own relationship with God already.

In Godly Play, Bible stories are told using simple hands-on figures, made of natural and beautifully designed materials. The practice of a Godly Play session follows a particular format.

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Get ready
Tell a story with open ended questions and discussion
Respond to the story with a free choice time using a variety of materials including writing, play, art
An opportunity to share a simple snack
Clean up

Through Godly Play we learn that children don't need a lot of bells and whistles to make a connection to God's truths. They need simplicity and relationships!

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Welcome to St. Dunstan's! We are a growing and vital Episcopal congregation of the Diocese of El Camino Real, and a member of the Anglican Communion. If you are seeking a new faith community, a place of belonging, or the opportunity to grow your faith in study and action, we hope you will consider St. Dunstan’s!

Sunday mornings at St. Dunstan’s is the time when the community gathers together to worship and praise God! Services of Holy Eucharist happen at 8am (Rite II, no music) and at 10am (Rite II with organ & choir), followed by coffee and connection! We also gather on Wednesday mornings for a more intimate service with conversation, reflection and communion. Any time you are unable to join us in person, head on over to St. Dunstan’s Live, where you can join us for our 10am service, live-streamed on YouTube. You’ll also find our latest sermons and past services on our St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church Carmel Valley YouTube Channel. And, once a month we gather for Church for All Generations — a time of theme-based fellowship and activities for all ages!

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