In fifteen years of church-based community engagement the most important lesson I have learned is to listen first. Messy Church is an incredible model of intergenerational ministry that has been proven effective across thousands of communities around the world. What’s important to remember is that every Messy Church is different because every community is different. […]
Blog Classic
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 in Virginia the past few weeks. Not unexpected. It is winter after all. This is the first snow in two years. This created a lot […]
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.
Celebrate all the Gifts part II
A blog by Robin Cannon, Social Media Consultant for Messy Church USA Giving Gifts I am old enough to remember the excitement that came each year with the arrival of the Sears Toy catalog in the mail. For those of you too young to have experienced this momentous event, every year Sears created a very […]