Messy Church is so fun! I have trouble sitting in Sunday Church (7 year old) I thought this would be for little kids, but I have fun too! And I felt close to Jesus (78 year old) Even though I am part of the Messy Church Team, I am part of Messy Church. Together we […]
Holding Space for a Broken Heart
A Reflection from Roberta Egli, a native Oregonian The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,because the LORD has anointed me;he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed,to bind up the brokenhearted…to comfort all who mourn;to provide for those who mourn in Zion—to bestow a garland of beauty instead of ashes,the […]
September 2020 Messy Church USA Church of the Month
We are excited to share the story of Roberts Park UMC Messy Church to inspire you and give you ideas! Messy Church began in the fall of 2014 and has been going strong ever since. From their introductory video below, one can see the creativity and celebration focus of this Messy Church. Nora Liederbach currently […]
Eco-Proofing your Messy Church
A Pre-Pandemic Blog from Crystal Goetz, Regional Coordinator of WA Some Practical Ideas Use cloth washable tablecloths and if you have a really messy project, have flannel backed vinyl cloths that can be wiped clean and reused time and time again. Consider making playdoh rather than purchasing it. It is healthier for everyone and it […]