Supplies – Godly Play UK

UK providers

Jennyruth Workshops in Ripon produce a range of Godly Play materials, including starter sets of 18 People of God (pictured). At Jennyruth Workshops, adults with learning disabilities are encouraged to work independently with self confidence. The materials are responsibly and ethically sourced taking environmental needs into consideration.

Micah68

This charity, headed up by Ian White, sources beautiful hand-made Holy Family sets for Godly Play from Bethlehem Fair Trade Artisans. They seek to promote the principles of fair trade and to empower local Palestinian craftspeople. To buy an olive wood Holy Family set is to have a piece of Bethlehem in your hand! For more information, email whitejian@aol.com.

International providers

There are also several international options available if you are looking to purchase or make your own Godly Play materials. Please be aware for international suppliers, that bank charges for currency conversion and money transfer may be required.

Germany – Lindenwerkstaetten

The workshop in Leipzig provides employment for people with disabilities. Goods are shipped with an invoice. The website does not have an English version, but Google’s website translate function is an effective way to access the website.

Latvia — Godly Play Materials Latvian workshop

This workshop has a wide range of Godly Play stories available to purchase, including engraved wooden DIY kits that can be an economical and long-lasting option for story tellers. File downloads of some common story materials are also available to purchase, alongside a downloadable pattern for making your own desert bag. Language options are customisable on stories such as the 10 Best Ways.

USA – Godly Play Resources

Godly Play Resources in Kansas is the supplier of Godly Play materials in the USA, and ships throughout the world. Goods imported into the UK from the USA are liable to any or all of these taxes: customs duty, excise duty, import VAT. It is wise to check with HMRC before ordering.

Making your own materials

Many of our local network groups hold ‘making days’, where you can come together with like-minded story tellers to create your own story materials. Contact your local trainer to find out what is on offer in your region.

“All Godly Play resources are produced ethically. The raw materials are carefully sourced so that they are of the required quality and are safe for children to handle”