We have to create our own ‘sacred space’ wherever we are.
We do, though, want to create a way of telling stories which brings them alive for all ages alike. Too often “all-age worship” ends up being children’s worship which gives the adults a time to disengage their brains and be rather silly.
What we are seeking to do is develop a style of worship which engages people of all ages and abilities. We don’t claim to have got it right. Or that what we do works for all the people all the time. But most of the time most of the people we work with seem to find this helpful.
For anyone unfamiliar with Godly Play, some general advice on the method can be found at the Godly Play UK website (click the link to open in a new window).
In general, you will need to plan well ahead. Unless you have gathered together a vast collection of resources, you will have to find appropriate - beautiful - toys and objects for the story. You may need to make some of them. For example, the storytelling mat.
Rehearse the story several times. The less dependent you are on the script, the more effective the story will be. Take your time in telling the story. Counter-intuitively, you should avoid eye contact with the audience. If you are focussed upon the story, it will help them to focus as well.
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5000.pdf The Feeding of the 5000
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Abram and Sarai.pdfAbram, Sarai, Lot, Hagar etc
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Advent embracing the darkness.pdf A story of waiting and hope
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BeachBBQ.pdf Breakfast on the Beach/ The Miraculous Catch of Fish
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Epiphany Dancing Story.pdfThe Visit of the Magi
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Hebrew Midwives.pdfMoses, Miriam and the Hebrew Midwives
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The Prodigal Son.pdf The Prodigal Son
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Remembrancce Sunday.pdfA telling of the Massacre of the Innocents for Remembrance Sunday
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RuthandNaomi.pdf Ruth and Naomi
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The Story of Job.pdfThe whole of the book of Job in one Dancing Story!