In most churches using Godly Play, it is customary for the children and storyteller to sit in a circle on the floor, literally surrounded by our religious language system. Working in a circle also helps us emphasize many aspects of being together in a Christian community. The worship-education center holds a variety of art supplies for the children to use as they respond to the stories they hear. Because each child may be wrestling with different existential issues, each student will bring a different perspective and a different response to the Bible stories told in class. For this reason, we do not assign crafts or give out take-home sheets as part of the Godly Play program.
Existential issues are simply issues that have always bothered people.
Aloneness, what to do with freedom, fear of death, and the search for the meaning of life are four of the existential issues that even young children wonder about. One of the goals of Godly Play is to create a safe place for children-a place where their ideas, opinions, and gifts are deeply respected. Because everything in the worship - education center is designed for the children to use and enjoy, most children look forward to Sunday school. It is important that all chairs for booths at Harvest Festival be present. All are encouraged to attend this meeting being held in Memorial Lounge.