Godly Play Core Training

Godly Play Core Training is the recommended training for every adult leading Godly Play sessions, and for program administrators, and clergy. Over the course of three days, participants experience all aspects of the Godly Play method, begin to become fluent in the core stories and fundamental practices, and explore the theology underlying this form of spiritual guidance.

Our training follows an action/reflection model of learning with a mixture of trainer-led presentations and participant storytelling presentations. Those who complete all three modules will receive Core Training Certification. (You are also welcome to attend one or two sessions and complete remaining modules at a later date.)

Training Options:

Each training day starts at 9:00 a.m. and will end no later than 5:00 p.m.

• Saturday, March 8 - Sacred Stories and the Godly Play Environment ($50)
• Saturday, April 5 - Parables and the Spirituality of the Child ($50)
• Saturday, May 10 - Liturgical Action Stories and Supporting the Circle of Children ($50)

Training fees are subsidized by the Diocese of Olympia and by Saint Mark’s Cathedral and reflect a substantial discount. Don't let the expense keep you from participating! Please reach out to [email protected] for scholarship information.

Coffee and refreshments will be available starting at 8:30am. Lunch and snacks are included with registration.

Please note that each session is limited to 12 participants.

We regret that our training area and the Godly Play rooms are only accessible by stairs at this time.

About our trainer:

The Rev. Emily Griffin is Canon Vicar at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle, WA and has been a Godly Play Trainer since 2007. She is also currently serving as the President of the Board of the Godly Play Foundation. Previously, she served parishes in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and New Jersey. Emily has led numerous core and advanced trainings and has led multiple Godly Play programs for kids in early, middle, and late childhood. Emily received her M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary and her MSW from Rutgers University.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St. Nicholas Building, next door to Saint Mark's Cathedral, 1501 10th Avenue East, Seattle, United States