Godly Play

Godly Play

At Saint James, children participate in Godly Play and Children’s Choir on Sundays at 9:30 AM. A Montessori-inspired program that models our liturgy, children listen to the lesson that is presented using handmade wooden materials. They are then encouraged to wonder together about the story and to respond in creative ways through a variety of art materials.

The Godly Play method is a curriculum of spiritual practice designed by theologian, author and educator The Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman. It teaches us to listen for God and to make authentic and creative responses to God’s call in our lives. Godly Play encompasses a creative, imaginative approach that encourages participants to nurture their belief and faith through wonder and play.