Godly PLay north american conference

 Registration is OPEN! Our conference planning team has been working diligently to curate an incredible 3 day event for participants both onsite and online! This is a three-day gathering of Godly Players from around the globe. We come together to share our passion for the nurture of childhood spirituality and to deepen our practice. We will hear keynote addresses from Dr. Rode Molla, Dr. Henry Zonio and Dr. Karen Crozier! In addition, there will be workshops, story circles, and panel discussions led by Godly Players around the globe. And... since this is the first time we have gathered in person since 2019 - there will plenty of time for fellowship and, of course, play with beloved friends and colleagues! Registration is open THROUGH JUNE 15!

Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, MO

Important information

Conference Dates: Thursday, June 15 - Saturday, June 17

Attendees may choose to stay just across the street at the Crowne Plaza downtown - only a 5 minute walk to our Conference site.
Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown, An IHG Hotel
1301 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO
816-474-6664

Guests should make reservations through the hotel and identify themselves as members of the Godly Play Conference 2023 to receive the group rate of $149/night. Reservations must be made no later than Monday, May 21, 2023.

  • Onsite attendees may choose the event add-on of attending a Core Training beginning June 14 at 3pm, held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - just a few miles from the hotel.

    Wednesday June 14, 3pm-9pm
    Thursday, June 15, 8:30- 3pm (Conference Registration opens at 3pm)
    Friday, June 16, 12:30pm-5pm

    This Core Training will have adjusted times to allow for maximum participation in the Godly Play North American Conference. Transportation between locations will be offered and a certificate of Core Training will be awarded upon completion. Space is limited to 15 participants so register early!

EVENT SCHEDULE

The full event schedule has been designed to allow for ample opportunities for both onsite and online participation. More story circle and workshop details will be added as the conference approaches. Recordings of hybrid sessions will be made available after the conference concludes. We will use an online platform called Whova for our event. With the app you can:

  • View the event agenda and plan your personal schedule

  • Access handouts, video recording, or streaming (finalized closer to the beginning of the Conference) directly within sessions and utilize the session Q&A to ask questions

  • Set up in-person/virtual meet-ups with other attendees to connect and network

  • Create and converse through various Discussion Topics in the Community Board

  • Receive updates such as last minute session changes from the organizers

Thank you to our sponsors!

 

Covid guidelines

Godly Play encourages guests to consider public health guidance or advice from their medical providers on becoming fully vaccinated, receiving the booster vaccinations (if eligible) or being tested before attending the Conference. While masking will be optional, we will provide masks upon request at registration and throughout the Conference programming.

Please do not attend the Conference if:

1. You are currently experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

2. You were exposed to COVID-19 in the 10 days prior to the Conference.

3. You tested positive for COVID-19 in the 10 days prior to the Conference.

Cancellation Policies

Cancellation Policies for Online and Onsite Foundation Events