“Get Started” is our foundational training event that is highly recommended for any church planning to start a Messy Church. The training is also helpful for Messy Churches looking to expand their leadership team or simply need a refresher to move from starting to sustaining a Messy Church. This training is theoretical and practical. They […]
Discover Joy
“Vocation is the place where your deep gladness (JOY) meets the world’s deep need” Frederick Buechner Three Messy Church USA leaders attended the Called to Covenant Episcopal FORMA conference in Alexandria, VA on January 17-19th. Since our very beginning, Messy Church USA has been a virtual organization. Our leadership team is spread across three time zones […]
Messy Church at a Jurisdictional Conference
By Rev. Luke Edwards, Associate Director of Church Development, Western North Carolina United Methodist Church Conference. Luke is author of Becoming Church: A Trail Guide for Starting Fresh Expressions, a United Methodist minister who helps churches innovate in light of the rich wisdom and tradition of our past. We are grateful for Luke’s leadership in […]
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Get Started Training We are excited to announce that our in-person Get Started with Messy Church is returning this fall. This training will give your team the vital tools to begin your own Messy Church. You will learn about the history, values, format and best practices to get your Messy Church started. If you’ve already […]