Education – Godly Play Scotland

Door Person Training – Uddingston – 3rd October

Godly Play Door Person Training Saturday 3rd October 2026 9am until 5pm Uddingston Old Parish Church, Old Glasgow Road, Uddingston We know that some people are happy just being the Door Person ... but being the Door Person is a vital role in Godly Play. What happens at the door doesn't stay at the door, it influences the whole session. This training is designed to help Door People understand what's involved in a Godly Play session and the important part they play in making it the best it can be. This training explores the different elements of a Godly Play session, the roles of both the door person and the Storyteller and we share our tips and techniques for being the Door Person. You can book here ... or using the QR code: ...

Discovery Day – Uddingston, Glasgow – 19 September

Discovery Days are a great way to find out about and experience a little bit of Godly Play. We always start with a full Godly Play Session. There is plenty of time for questions, to look at the resources and to wonder about the different types of Godly Play stories. This Discovery Day will be held at Uddingston Old Parish Church, Old Glasgow Road, Uddingston. The day starts at 10am and will finish by 4pm. Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided, but please bring your own lunch. The cost of the day is £15 and you can book here ... ...

Making Materials Day – Edinburgh – 28 February

At a Making Materials Day we supply quality, basic raw materials (plywood tiles, foamcore, wool for felting) and the tools (glue, sandpaper, craft knives and paint) so that you can make your own Godly Play storytelling objects. All you need to do is put them together. And we'll have experienced crafters and Godly Play storytellers on hand to advise and help. Making Materials Days are busy, with people making different things. There is usually lots of Godly Play chat and networking and not nearly enough coffee drinking. Cost - £15, plus the cost of any materials you make. Tea and coffee are included, but please bring your own lunch. Book here ... Booking is essential, so we can make sure that we have all the bits and pieces we need for your to make your materials....

Discovery Day – Newburgh – 14 March

Discovery Days are a great way to experience a little bit of Godly Play and to find out more. We always start with a full Godly Play Session. There is plenty of time for questions, to look at the resources and to wonder about the different types of Godly Play stories. This Discovery Day will be held at Newburgh Parish Church, Newburgh. The day starts at 10am and will finish by 4pm. Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided, but please bring your own lunch. The cost of the day is £15 and you can book here ......

Storyteller and Door Person Accredited Training – St Andrews – 13th-15th October

Storyteller and Door Person Accredited Training Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, St Andrews Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th October 2026 Our Storyteller and Door Person Accredited Training takes an immersive, hands-on approach, helping participants to understand the process and the theory of Godly Play. We do this through storytelling, reflection, and practice. Storyteller and Door Person Accredited Training is a mixture of trainer led and participant storytelling sessions - so you have the opportunity to tell a story as part of the course and, see and wonder about 14 other stories. This is a non-residential course. Each day starts at 8:30am and finishes at 6:30pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 5pm on Thursday. The course fee is £315. The fee includes training, handbook, lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments. We are offering early bird (10%) discount for bookings made before 26th August 2026, and second mouse* (5%) discount for bookings made between then and 14th September. Godly Play Trainers and core training – Storyteller and Door Person -...