by Luke Edwards, Associate Director of Church Development for the Western North Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church In fifteen years of church-based community engagement the most important […]
There is Snow-body like you
by Maureen Carey, Director of Children & Youth Ministry at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Ashburn, VA. Messy Church went a bit wild here in January! We had snow here […]
Hands on Church Where All are Welcome
“Come on everyone and gather in this place and learn about God’s love…”
The first time I heard these words and song I felt I was being called and led into a sacred space that was gentle, inviting, curious and fun. As I watched, I witnessed a gathering happening organically – sheep being led by the shepherd. It was beautiful and I wanted to take part and be part of what was unfolding in front of me. This is Messy Church. This is how Celebration time (worship) at Messy Church begins. We worship communally in prayer, song, scripture and ritual.