It’s church, but not as you know it.
Messy Church is a way of being church for families and others. It is Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration.
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Messy Church is a way of being church, where everyone is welcome.
Watch this short video to find out what to expect at a Messy Church.
What is Messy Church?
It’s a way of being church for people of all ages involving fun.
It’s a church, not a craft club, that helps people encounter Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
Messy Church is found across the world.
It’s about being Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration.
Messy Church Goes Wild
Messy Church Goes Wild is the movement within Messy Church which aims to encourage Messy Churches to meet God outdoors, love the natural world, experience a sense of awe and wonder there and to be more eco-aware in all we do, both inside and out, as gathered and dispersed church, for the good of the planet.
Watch the video to see Messy Church Goes Wild in action!
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About the information on the directory: Messy Churches registered on this directory subscribe to the Messy Church values. BRF Ministries is not responsible for the Messy Churches registered on this directory and does not individually endorse them.
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Messy Church have a variety of resources, tools and advice for Messy Church leaders and families.
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