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Under 10's

Adventures

Thursdays 1830-1945

Adventures is a youth group for 7 to 10 year olds which runs in the Chapel, there is games, craft, and a message upon various topics for that season. It’s a great place to have fun, be noisy and meet new friends, not forgetting the ‘Tuck Shop’.

For a weekly look at what we are doing check out the calender section of our website.

Due to the nature of the weather this time of year we will try to make the most of the outside however this may change due to weather, so please send your children suitably dressed for being outside as well as in.

Harvington CofE First School & Church Lench CofE First School

Tuesdays 15.30- 16.30

MYRock is our an afterschool or lunchtime club in the form of a Christian Union for Key Stage 2 children within First School. The club is headed up by our key worker and runs jointly by Harvington Youth Project Volunteers and the School. The sessions consist of games, Bible memory verses, Bible stories, songs and lots of fun!

This term we are looking at Parables.

Godly Play

Godly Play is a creative and imaginative approach to Christian teaching for Key Stage 1 pupils that offers a selection of lessons to schools throughout the year upon Biblical lesions. Godly Play is a method of Christian education and spiritual direction, which uses religious language and symbol to help people become more aware of the mystery of God's presence in their lives. Stories and material are offered in an open way and the children are encouraged to enter into the stories

The heart of Godly Play is using liturgical action and ritual to make meaning by:

Creating sacred space.
Teaching building and working in a community.
Learning religious language.
the use of religious language to make meaning.

In a Godly Play session people are invited into a space to experience a sacred story, a parable or liturgical action. As well as words, objects and symbols are used to give a visual focus and tap into other ways of knowing. Open questions follow, giving people an opportunity to explore and deepen the meanings of the story… to "play" with the possibilities.
This is followed by individual free work which might include using the physical objects/symbols, using silence, using writing materials or some basic art materials. There is a free choice of activity designed to encourage further playing in the presence of God. A time of feasting and sharing closes the session, and at no time is anyone compelled to say anything.

What does Godly Play do differently?

Creates a space to develop thinking skills.
Develops language and communication skills.
Provides a multi-sensory approach to learning.
Promotes spiritual growth, with depth and reflection in every session.
Slows down the pace.
Provides the tools then stands back.

If you are interested in exploring Godly Play then please contact me and I can provide you with more information or run a session with a group of young people in your area. james@harvington-youth.org.uk


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Home About Us Under 10's 10 - 13's Over 13's Calendar Contact Us Downloads	Under 10's Adventures Thursdays 1830-1945 Adventures is a youth group for 7 to 10 year olds which runs in the Chapel, there is games, craft, and a message upon various topics for that season. It’s a great place to have fun, be noisy and meet new friends, not forgetting the ‘Tuck Shop’. For a weekly look at what we are doing check out the calender section of our website. Due to the nature of the weather this time of year we will try to make the most of the outside however this may change due to weather, so please send your children suitably dressed for being outside as well as in. Harvington CofE First School & Church Lench CofE First School Tuesdays 15.30- 16.30 MYRock is our an afterschool or lunchtime club in the form of a Christian Union for Key Stage 2 children within First School. The club is headed up by our key worker and runs jointly by Harvington Youth Project Volunteers and the School. The sessions consist of games, Bible memory verses, Bible stories, songs and lots of fun! This term we are looking at Parables. Godly Play Godly Play is a creative and imaginative approach to Christian teaching for Key Stage 1 pupils that offers a selection of lessons to schools throughout the year upon Biblical lesions. Godly Play is a method of Christian education and spiritual direction, which uses religious language and symbol to help people become more aware of the mystery of God's presence in their lives. Stories and material are offered in an open way and the children are encouraged to enter into the stories The heart of Godly Play is using liturgical action and ritual to make meaning by: Creating sacred space. Teaching building and working in a community. Learning religious language. the use of religious language to make meaning. In a Godly Play session people are invited into a space to experience a sacred story, a parable or liturgical action. As well as words, objects and symbols are used to give a visual focus and tap into other ways of knowing. Open questions follow, giving people an opportunity to explore and deepen the meanings of the story… to "play" with the possibilities. This is followed by individual free work which might include using the physical objects/symbols, using silence, using writing materials or some basic art materials. There is a free choice of activity designed to encourage further playing in the presence of God. A time of feasting and sharing closes the session, and at no time is anyone compelled to say anything. What does Godly Play do differently? Creates a space to develop thinking skills. Develops language and communication skills. Provides a multi-sensory approach to learning. Promotes spiritual growth, with depth and reflection in every session. Slows down the pace. Provides the tools then stands back. If you are interested in exploring Godly Play then please contact me and I can provide you with more information or run a session with a group of young people in your area. james@harvington-youth.org.uk
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