Messy Church
Messy Church is a fun time after school once a month on a Thursday for children and teenagers, parents / grandparents / carers / uncles / friends… whoever!
to get creative together, meet up with old and new friends, relax in a friendly informal short service and get a taste of God's generous love through a home-cooked hot meal with everyone else, young and old.
It's also a time to get very ... messy.
Messy Church starts at about 3.30 and for half an hour, as people trickle in from school runs, there are cups of tea and juice, biscuits and games to play together.
At 4pm we all begin the various themed activities - painting, crafts, cooking, construction - you name it - at craft stations located in both lower & upper halls (and outside in summer).
You might want to do something together as an adult / child pair or split up and have fun with friends of your own age - you might just want to sit and have a chat while the creativity buzzes round you.
It's very free and easy.
At the end of the activities everyone moves into the church for a short (10-15min.) celebration - a chance to enjoy singing worship songs, to hear the Bible stories and pray before returning to the hall for a hot meal together.
Messy Church has become extremely popular with about 60 regulars of all ages - but we can always accommodate more.
An example of what to expect at Messy Church can be seen in the images below....
There is no charge (although a donation to the cost of the meal is always welcomed) so why not join us?
The dates for Messy Church can be found from the 'This Month' link in the menu on the left.
For detailed information and publications on Messy Church, click here.
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Messy Church usually
begins with games and cups of tea... |
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Followed by art & craft... |
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The activites
suit all ages... |
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There is a short
celebration session... |
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Before food is served ! |
If you would like to run Messy Church at your church - get in touch!
Here is a report on the latest Messy Fiesta - a session run for existing and potential leaders of Messy Church.
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