Thanks to the generous support of Godly Play Trainer and former Minister of Spiritual Formation at First Baptist Church on St. Clair, Cynthia Williams Insko, IBC is instituting the Godly Play Curriculum as the primary Sunday School material for preschool and elementary school children in 2026. Cynthia helped us to acquire most of the needed supplies (a $5,000+ value) and has provided trainings to Sam to be able to lead Godly Play lessons.
The Godly Play Foundation describes Godly Play in this way:
Godly Play is a creative, imaginative approach to Christian formation and spiritual guidance.
Godly Play has a Montessori foundation, with 40+ years of research and practice.
Godly Play values process, openness, discovery, community and relationships.
Godly Play models the worship life, stories, symbols and rituals of Christian congregations.
Godly Play allows practitioners to make relevant and personal theological meaning.
Godly Play nurtures participants to larger dimensions of belief and faith through wondering and play.
On Sunday, December 14, Sam will be leading the children and church in a Godly Play lesson in lieu of the sermon so that we can all experience the wonder of this amazing spiritual practice that will be such an amazing addition to our children’s spiritual formation.