Family Ministries: Messy Church

Messy Church Is...

A way of being church for all ages to join in experiencing fun and faith-formative activities. Messy Church is found throughout the globe and is based on the values of all ages together, celebration, creativity, hospitality, and centering ourselves in Christ. A typical gathering includes a welcome, hands-on activities that explore a Bible story, a short time of celebration with songs and prayer, and a meal shared around the table.

Sometimes Messy Church means getting our hands dirty and planting "seeds" for the future. Other times, Messy Church means connecting with one another in prayer!

The Core Values of Messy Church

Christ-centered

Messy Church is a church, not a craft club, that helps people to encounter and enter into a transforming relationship with Jesus. Messy Church believes, with the historic churches, in one God who is Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer.

All Age

Messy Church is for adults and children to enjoy together. Every element should be relevant and accessible to all ages.

Creativity

Messy Church uses hands-on activities to explore Bible stories, to reflect a God of creativity and to give people a chance to play together.

Celebration

Messy Church reflects a God of joy who wants all of God's people to have life in all its fullness.

Hospitality

Messy Church reflects a God of unconditional love and is a church for people outside of a traditional church, providing an oasis of welcome and a safe place in which to thrive. Messy Church is about hospitality, expressed most evidently by eating together, whether it's a plate of sandwiches to share, a full-course meal or pizza.

When Does Messy Church Meet?

Messy Church has gathered on weekday evenings at the church. For the next date, please check the events listed on our home page, our Facebook page or the LUMinary newsletter, or ask us through the contact page. No sign-up or church membership is needed. Just bring your family and be ready to have fun (and maybe get a little messy).

More for Families

• Children's Ministries – children in worship, the prayground and Family Space
• The CORE Youth Group – for grades 6–12
• How parents can support a teenager's faith