Playing in the Light at Powell House! May 8-10, 2026

We’re delighted to announce a “Playing in the Light” training (Godly Play/Faith & Play training for Quakers) the weekend of May 8-10, 2026 at Powell House Conference Center in Old Chatham, NY The training will be facilitated by licensed trainer Melinda Wenner Bradley. 

REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION ARE ON THE POWELL HOUSE WEBSITE

https://www.powellhouse.org/event-list/playing-in-the-light-2026

 
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:  

Two Online Sessions:

Introduction: Sunday, May 3, 5-6pm
Final Plenary: 60 minutes TBD

Weekend at Powell House: (all session required):

Powell House 524 Pitt Hall Road, Old Chatham, NY, 12136

Training Registration and Cost information on the PoHo website
Discount of $25 each for 2 or more people attending from the same Monthly Meeting!

Questions? Contact Melinda Wenner Bradley, Director of Communication and Training for Faith & Play Stories, (484) 678-6508 or melinda@quakerfaithandplay.org

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