MESSY CHURCH
Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality.
It typically includes a welcome, a long creative time to explore the biblical theme through getting messy; a short celebration time involving story, prayer, song, games and similar; and food.
- It's all-age.
- It's fun.
- is a way of being church for families involving fun
- is a church, not a craft club, that helps people encounter Jesus as Lord and Saviour
- is found across the world
- values are about being Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration
It's a church for people at all stages of their faith journey and of any age
Its aim is to introduce Jesus, to give an opportunity to encounter him and to grow closer to him.
Messy Church takes place at St. Mary's, Langford and starts with a breakfast of bacon rolls/ croissants; tea/coffe/juice; then crafts and games with a Biblical theme followed by a short service. Activities are aimed at 4 - 8 year oldsbut all ages are very welcome. Children must bve accompanied by an adult.
Be prepared to get messy!
For more information please contact Zoe Maitland Round on 01934 852 606 or Clare Mees on 01934 853 158