Knowing Who We Are (So We Can Better Serve Who You Are) Messy Church has always been about people—real people, in real communities, gathering around food, creativity, stories, and faith. But as Messy Church USA continues to grow, we want to pause and ask an important question: who are we, really? And just as importantly, […]
Resources for These Current Messy Times
It’s been a heavy month of January here in the US. If you are looking for a way to make space for the heaviness and grief in your Messy Church, you are not alone. While there isn’t a “perfect” Messy Church session for these times, our team has thought about some possibilities that could be […]
What’s On My Desk: January 2026
I don’t know about you, but it feels like many of us are limping a little into the new year—tired, stretched thin, and overwhelmed before 2026 has even fully begun. After all, 2025 was a doozy. In the midst of that weariness, my Messy Christmas turned out to be an unexpected gift. I always love […]
What’s On My Desk December 2025
My desk this month looks like what you would expect a few weeks before Messy Christmas! There are twinkling lights, sticky-backed gemstones for wise “people” crowns, and a growing sense of anticipation—for Christmas, yes, but also for the Messy Church community that carries these seasons with such joy. One of my own favorite holiday traditions […]