Faith & Play Workshop Series: Fall 2025
A series of monthly workshops for Faith & Play practitioners, parents and caregivers, and Friends in meetings who support programs for children and youth. All are welcome to join these community conversations!
7:00-8:30 PM Eastern on dates below
Click on workshop title to register and receive the Zoom link:
- August 18: Doorperson Workshop: “Are you ready?”
The doorperson is not an “assistant teacher,” but rather holds care “for the whole room” in a role more like elder. This workshop will prepare Friends to support their children’s program in the doorperson role, from greeting to response time. - October 21: Picture Book Pairings: Children’s literature to pair with Godly Play and Faith & Play stories
There are so many wonderful picture books that align with the messages in Faith & Play and Godly Play stories. We’ll share suggestions for pairings, along with ideas for how picture books can be part of weaving together stories in a children’s program calendar. - November 19: Wonder Wheel Workshop: A collaborative, evaluative space!
Inspired by the “Wonder Wheel” activity created by Godly Play trainer Joy Studer, we will use this tool to lift up questions and challenges encountered in this work, and then share wisdom around the circle of participants.
What’s New?
- Playing in the Light in Kenya: “Thank you for this chance”
- Playing in the Light at Quaker Hill February 13-15, 2026
- Reflections from Caryl Menkhus Creswell – Godly Play Trainer, Mentor, Friend
- Playing in the Light at Woolman Hill January 30-February 1, 2026
- Faith & Play Community Circles — Ongoing Support!
- “Calming Corner” Supports Children in Worship
- First Friends Meeting Shares Stories Across Generations
- “Gifts” Story: Grace in Shared Gratitude
- “Finding Ourselves in the Story” – Growing Faith & Play for Friends
