Family & Children

Children Worship & Wonder training

The following is a list of upcoming Children Worship & Wonder trainings, storyteller retreats, LTS scholarship information and Godly Play training events.

May 23 to 25, 2008
Story Teller Training
New Dublin Presbyterian Church
Dublin, Va.
Trainer: Kaye Edwards
Cost: $120 if received by May 9, 2008
(No online registration available.)
To register contact: New Dublin Presbyterian Church
5331 New Dublin Church Road; Dublin, Va. 24084
(540) 674-6147; newdublinpres@verizon.com

May 30 to 31, 2008 and September 13, 2008
Story Teller Training
Blue Valley Christian Church
Overland Park, Kan.
Trainer: Lisa Engelken
Cost: $120
(No online registration available.)
To register contact: Lisa Engelken
(913) 262-5924; engelken6@sbcglobal.net

May 30 to June 1, 2008
Story Teller Training
First Christian Church
Casey, Ill.
Trainer: Susan Bowser
Cost $120 if received by May 16, 2008

August 8 to 10, 2008
Story Teller Training
Washington Avenue Christian Church
Elyria, Ohio      
Trainer:  Kaye Edwards    
Cost $120 if received by July 25, 2008

August 15 to 17, 2008
Story Teller Training
First Christian Church
Greenville, N.C.
Trainer:  Jane Nettles    
Cost $120 if received by August 1, 2008

September 26 to 28, 2008
Story Teller Training
Ashland Christian Church
Ashland, Va.
Trainer:  Steve Lesher    
Cost $120 if received by September 12, 2008

November 15 to 16, 2008
Story Teller Training
Lexington Theological Seminary
Lexington, Ky.
Trainer: Kaye Edwards
Cost: $120 if received by November 1, 2008
Scholarships available for LTS students
(Check out a video of the LTS space.)

November 13 to 16, 2008
*Training for CW&W Story Teller
Lexington Theological Seminary
Lexington, Ky.
Cost: $100
Contact Kaye Edwards for additional information
(434) 832-1119; kedwards@dhm.disciples.org

Children Worship & Wonder LTS Scholarship Information

Priority for this scholarship money is given to Lexington Theological Seminary students. The number of scholarships is limited and will be made available on a first come, first served basis. Scholarship requests must be received four weeks in advance of the selected training date. Any scholarship money not claimed by LTS students will be made available to students from other seminaries and members of Disciples churches. Training registration forms are due two weeks prior to each training date.

To apply for a Children Worship & Wonder Training Scholarship, send a letter to:

Connie Metts
Office of Family and Children’s Ministries, DHM
Box 1986; Indianapolis, Ind. 46206-1986
FAX: (317) 635-4426, Phone: (888) 346-2631 (ask for Connie Metts)

Include in the application letter:

1. The dates of the training in which you are interested.
2. The amount of money for which you are applying (up to $125).
3. Why you are interested in the program.

Questions? Contact Kaye Edwards, (434) 832-1119
Director of Family and Children’s Ministries
Disciples Home Missions
1441 Tunbridge Rd.
Lynchburg, VA 24501

Meanwhile, check out a video of the LTS space.

Children Worship & Wonder Storyteller Retreats

Check back for upcoming Storyteller Retreats.

Godly Play Training Events

For a schedule of Godly Play teacher accreditation events, advanced training, and conference please check their Web site.