Playing in the Light at Woolman Hill January 30-February 1, 2026

An Invitation to Friends in New England — and all others interested in joining! 

We’re delighted to announce a “Playing in the Light” training (Godly Play/Faith & Play training for Quakers) the weekend of January 30-February 1, 2026 at Woolman Hill Quaker Retreat Center in Deerfield, MA. The training will be facilitated by licensed trainer Melinda Wenner Bradley. 

 

This experiential approach to religious education can transform your program for children and nurture intergenerational spiritual community. Learn and practice a method of storytelling grounded in deep respect for children, that explores the existential limits of their lives through wonder, play, and stories from the Bible and Quaker faith and practice. Discussions include:

  • nurturing the spirituality of children
  • exploring the “unspoken” lessons of spaces and methodology
  • supporting children and families in the meeting community
  • working with multiage groups and diverse needs
  • weaving Godly Play/Faith & Play stories into a children’s program with other religious education resources available to Friends.

 

Playing in the Light Training:  

Questions? Reach out to the trainer: melinda@quakerfaithandplay.org

January 30-February 1 — In-person weekend hosted at Woolman Hill, 107 Keets Road Deerfield MA 01342

Information on the Woolman Hill website

FLYER TO SHARE

REGISTER HERE

There will also be asynchronous reading for participants before the weekend, which the trainer will share (see below) and an optional online check-in post training, date TBD. 

  • Book: Teaching Godly Play: How to Mentor the Spiritual Development of Children
  • Selections (PDF) from the Faith & Play Stories publication provided by the trainer

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