Godly Play is open to children from preschool through age 12. To provide an experience that is appropriate for each stage of a child's spiritual development, we offer two age-based groups.

Godly Play welcomes preschoolers through 4th grade, where children explore Bible stories through storytelling, wonder, and hands-on learning in a nurturing environment.

Godly Workshop is designed for upper elementary and junior high students. Building on the same spirit of curiosity and faith formation, this class encourages deeper conversation and meaningful connections as children continue to grow in their faith.

Godly Play and Godly Workshop meet every Sunday during our 10:15 a.m. worship service. At the beginning of the service, children are invited to head directly to their age-appropriate classrooms, where they'll be greeted by our volunteers.

Our program follows the school year, meeting from the Sunday after Labor Day through the first Sunday in June.

While traditional Sunday School often emphasizes Bible story comprehension or memorization, Godly Play focuses on the connections children make with God and their own spiritual life.

Children are invited to engage deeply with Scripture in a way that values curiosity, imagination, and personal meaning. Rather than aiming to demonstrate a specific “right answer” or produce a finished craft that reflects a lesson, children are encouraged to explore what a story means to them and how it might connect to their own experience of God.

A key part of this time is what we call “work time.” Children are offered a variety of creative materials and are free to respond in whatever way feels meaningful to them—through drawing, building, storytelling, or quiet reflection. This is not about completing an assignment, but about creating space for prayerful engagement. As their hands are active, their minds and hearts are often continuing to process the story they have heard, sometimes from that day and sometimes from previous weeks.

In this way, Godly Play treats reflection as a form of prayer, giving children time, space, and materials to explore their faith.

Yes. Children are always welcome to join Godly Play and Godly Workshop, even on their very first visit. There is no need to register in advance or plan ahead.

If you’re new, simply let a greeter or volunteer know when you arrive, and they will help guide you and your child to the right classroom.

That’s completely normal, and we welcome it.

Many children feel a little unsure when they’re in a new place or meeting new people. Our volunteers are used to helping children settle in gently and at their own pace. There is no pressure for a child to participate right away—some children prefer to observe at first, and that’s perfectly okay.

We take care to create a calm, welcoming environment where children can ease in slowly and become comfortable in their own time.

You are also welcome to speak with a volunteer at drop-off so we can best support your child’s transition into the room.

Our Godly Play and Godly Workshop teachers are caring volunteers from our church community who are committed to walking alongside children as they grow in faith.

Our volunteers participate in ongoing training and preparation together so that we can create a safe, supportive, and consistent environment for every child. Many of our teachers have joined the team out of a deep enthusiasm for Godly Play and a desire to be part of children’s spiritual formation.

We also follow clear safety guidelines to ensure that every child is cared for in a well-supervised and welcoming setting.

No advance registration is required for your child to attend Godly Play or Godly Workshop for a first visit or two. We want families to feel free to come and experience the program without any barriers.

If your child continues to attend, we will ask you to complete a simple one-page registration form. This helps us care for your child well by gathering important information such as parent or guardian contact details, allergies, and any other notes that help us support them safely and appropriately.

The form is easy to complete and can be filled out on site at your convenience.

We generally encourage parents to allow their children to attend Godly Play and Godly Workshop on their own, even for a first visit. We’ve found that children often settle more easily when they experience the space as their own, and it helps reinforce that they are in a safe and trusted environment.

Our classrooms are intentionally designed to be child-centered spaces, where everything is at their level and the experience is shaped for their attention and participation. Because of this, we try to keep the rooms focused on the children and the flow of the Godly Play experience.

That said, you know your child best. If your child needs you close by during their first visit, you are welcome to quietly sit in with them. Simply let a volunteer know when you arrive, and we will make sure you and your child are welcomed into the story together.