Fill Your Bucket with the Play Collective

Join the PLAY Collective with Rev. Dr. Heather Roth Johnson, Rev. Jen Rome, Rev. (almost Dr.) Stephanie Luedtke, and the Magnificent Emily King as we explore fresh, creative ways to reimagine ministry. PLAY stands for Play on Purpose, Leading into the Future, Art, Storytelling, and You, and Yes, And…—a framework designed to inspire imagination, collaboration, and faithful innovation.
For Wednesday, August 19, here is what you need to know:
Come ready to laugh, create, and experiment.
Bring your ministry program calendar to brainstorm new possibilities.
Squish your fingers into shaving cream as you discover a playful way to share the Gospel.
Imagine what God might be inviting your ministry to become.
Together we'll explore how play isn't a distraction from discipleship—it is often the doorway to deeper relationships, courageous imagination, and meaningful faith conversations. Through hands-on experiences, collaborative brainstorming, and a healthy dose of holy curiosity, you'll discover fresh ways to engage children, youth, adults, and entire congregations in God's unfolding story.
You'll leave with practical ideas, creative storytelling techniques, and the confidence to say "yes, and…" to new opportunities for faith formation.
Bring your team!