Messy Church has five foundational values: All- Ages Together, Celebration, Christ-Centered, Creativity, and Hospitality. I wonder though, especially during these summer months, how can we create play experiences to all ages together at? Playing together deepens relationships, builds trust and strengthens community. Think back to your childhood. What are your favorite memories of play. Did […]
Created to Play
by Guest blogger Joy Wendling Our focus word at Messy Church USA for July is PLAY! At the recent Intergenerate conference I attended a presentation by Joy Wendling titled From Blocks to Bunco and Everywhere In Between: A Theology You Can Play in. Joy lives on Whidbey Island, WA and it was a delight to […]
Messy Church at Intergenerate 2023
Worship Together by Dr. Jillian Mayer I whole-heartedly believe that churches are called to find ways to worship together as a community, regardless of age. Indeed, this is why my church embarked on its messy church journey over 5 years ago. My passion for intergenerational faith formation continues to grow which is why I was […]
Holy Week in a Box
Did you miss our Messy Conversation on March 21st? Messy Church leaders from around the USA gathered to discover how using a Holy Week in a Box for a Messy Church session enables families and caregivers to have a hands-on resource to share the story of Holy Week at home. Marty Drake and Leyla Wagner […]