Godly Play North American Conference

Dates: August 14-16
Place: Vancouver School of Theology

A once in four years event is coming to Vancouver!
https://www.godlyplayfoundation.org/events/conference

Registration Fees (USD)
$475 ($400 discounted rate available) Regular Registration ends May 1
$525 ($450 discounted rate available) Late Registration May 2 - July 15

Note: Financial assistance options are available via this application. If you're a member of the diocese of New Westminster, contact jschaap@vancouver.anglican.ca for further information re: financial support.

Registration includes light breakfast each day, lunch on Thursday and Friday, and dinner on Friday.

The Invitation
Rejuvenate with us at the Deep Well! Through story, wonder, and play, renew and deepen the connection to yourself, others, and the children in your circles here and across the globe. 

Drawing upon learnings from our past conferences, this year’s Gathering will be a unique and immersive event that embraces the wisdom of the circle, honors the diversity of our lived experiences, and engages Godly Play practices to shape our time together.

The rhythm of each day will provide sacred space for hearing and sharing stories from guest panelists and attendees, time for individual response and rest, and convening in intentional and conversational working groups to expansively discern the application of Godly Play practices.

So, come with an open heart, ready to enter the mystery and to leave with immeasurable connection, deeper meaning making, and a renewal of ideas to strengthen and broaden your Godly Play work. 

Be a part of this extraordinary event, where as a beloved community, we will weave stories of hope, unity, and love, knitted together by a shared wondering of God’s call in our lives and the lives of children. 

Share Your Ideas!
This year, we will not host workshops in the traditional sense. Instead, we are living into our Godly Play value of drawing on the wisdom of the circle by going deeper into our work of Godly Play through participant-led conversations. We honor how each participant brings their own unique ideas, perspectives, challenges, and questions. 

Do you have an idea or question you want to discuss during the “going deeper” section of the gathering? Share your thoughts on the registration form! This does not mean you have to lead anything. Rather it allows us to identify facilitators and divide conversations into relevant themes for conference attendees.