CHURCH, but not as you know it!!
What is Messy Church?
Messy Church is held at St. Andrew Blackadder once a month on a Sunday afternoon from 4-6pm. It’s a form of church for children and adults and an opportunity to have fun together through creativity, activity, and celebration.
It’s relaxed, family fun and above all – MESSY!!
Messy Church is all-age event, families are encouraged to come together, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Those without children are very welcome too!
What happens at Messy Church?
Messy Church is two hours long. The first hour is spent doing crafts and activities together, based on a Christian theme. This is followed by a Celebration Time in the Church and then we share a meal together in the hall.
There is no cost, but donations are accepted. Free-from meal options are always available.
Perhaps you are a dad - or mum - who longs to be reconciled with your children. Perhaps you have a parent who longs to be reconciled with you. Perhaps you've always done the right thing, unlike your siblings!!
Whatever your family looks like, this story speaks to us all. Of the messiness and hope in human relationships, and the deep underpinning love of God for each and every one of us.
Come and join us at 4pm for painting, modelling, gluing and creating, before we head up into church for a worship session including two very apt songs about God's love for both little and big! We finish our time eating together - with Andersons sausages and mash, and some yummy cake.
See you in February!
Future dates:
March 2nd: Easter Fix
April 6th: The House that Went Splat
May 4th: How Can I Pray
Further information
Alison Singleton leads Messy Church and would be delighted to hear from you if you have any questions. Please email her through our Messy Church address: messychurch@standrewblackadder.org.uk
We are always looking for new volunteers, so let us know if you’d like to help!