Church School at Church on the Hill in Lenox, MA is different from what you might expect. Here kids discover their own spirituality. We call it “Godly Play.”
What is Godly Play?
- Creating a Sacred Space
- Building and working in community
- Learning religious language
- Using religious language to make meaning
A Godly Play session includes time to…
- Get ready
- Tell a story using objects and artifacts
- Explore the story more with open questions and discussions
- Respond with a free choice using a variety of materials – art, silence, music, writing
- Enjoy a simple feast and sharing
Imagine an approach to Christian nurture and education that…
- Promotes knowledge, skills, empathy, spiritual growth
- Develops the needs of the whole person
- Provides multi-sensory approach to learning
- Develops language and communication skills
- Develops thinking skills
- Provides depth and reflection in every season
Imagine someone who…
- Creates a space to think big
- Learns as well as teaches
- Doesn’t always know the answer
- Builds a community
- Is open to the unexpected
- Slows down the pace
- Provides the tools and then stands back
We welcome you and your children to our Church School Lenox Ma and Godly Play. For ages 5-12.
