Around Australia there is a growing interest in Godly Play. Last year the first National Conference was held in Sydney and was booked out. In July 2012 the National Godly Play Conference is being held in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. There are four events happening as part of this Conference. Whether you've only heard a bit about Godly Play or have already trained in it there's something at this Conference for you! Below find details about each of the Conference Events and the registration and payment link to ensure your booking.

All of these details are available to download in the 2012 Conference Brochure (870kb pdf)

If you have any further questions about the conference or your registration please contact Melissa or Jo on 08 8236 4281 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We look forward to meeting you.

Melissa Neumann
(on behalf of the Children and Family Ministry Team, Uniting Church SA)

• Open 10am – 4pm, free entry
• Come and experience a Godly Play classroom
• Share a sacred story, a parable or a liturgical lesson
• Browse resources
• Talk to Godly Play teachers and trainers
• Stay for as long or as little as you would like
• 11am & 2pm Godly Play guest speaker
• Food available for purchase
• No bookings required
  
  

• Starts at 7pm
• International guest speaker
• Cost $50, bookings essential

Note: If you are registering for the Trained Storytellers Gathering or Core Training you do not need to register for the conference dinner. This is included as part of the training/gathering.

For those already trained, especially from the 2011 National Training.

• Share ideas and resources
• Network and reconnect
• Share a Godly Play story and practice your storytelling skills
• Receive and provide feedback through peer-mentoring
• Costs for training, accommodation and all meals from dinner Friday 6th - breakfast Wednesday 11th July, including Expo meals and Conference dinner:
  • 4-6 people = $330 each
  • 2-3 people = $420 each
  • Single room = $500

• Three full days of the Godly Play methodology.
• To receive the internationally accredited Godly Play certificate for storytellers and door welcomers.
• For teachers, chaplains, children's ministry leaders and team members, ministers and storytellers.
• Discover a method of telling Bible stories that encourages listeners to engage with God's Word and develop faith through personal application, wondering and open-ended response.
• Costs for training, accommodation and all meals from dinner Friday 6th - breakfast Wednesday 11th July, including Expo meals and Conference dinner:
  
  • 4-6 people = $630 each
  • 2-3 people = $720 each
  • Single room = $800
• Costs for training, accommodation and all meals from dinner Saturday 7th - afternoon tea Tuesday 10th July, including Expo meals and Conference dinner:
  • 4-6 people = $495 each

• Costs for the conference dinner and 3 days of training, morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch (No accommodation, no Expo meals)

  • $425

All events and accommodation are being held at Nunyara Conference Centre, Belair

Payment can only be made by Visa and MasterCard Debit or Credit Cards.

By completing the registration and payment form, you are recognising that while all care is taken, you hold harmless, release and discharge the conference organisers, leaders and helpers from responsibility or accident, illness or damage of your property during your participation in the conference. You agree to any necessary action being taken as first aid or medical attention in relation to accident or illness during your participation in the program.

To register for the National Godly Play Conference please click here.

Registrations with full payment close Friday 8th June.

Other Resources:

Download a copy of the Conference Poster (655kb PDF)

For more on Godly Play visit the Australian Godly Play website

For more information about the Uniting Church SA Children's and Family Ministry Team, please click here