By Johannah Myers, Regional Coordinator for North and South Carolina The dust has settled from our Messy Church Fall Festival. Candy wrappers have been picked up and costumes stored away. In one way, we’re now free to turn our thoughts to gratitude and Thanksgiving. However, for those of us planning for Messy Church, it’s time […]
Getting Started in Messy Church Fall Trainings
Roberta J. Egli If you live close to Washington, California, Texas, or South Carolina be sure to check out the upcoming fall training opportunities. The one day Getting Started in Messy Church will give your team the vital tools to begin your own Messy Church. You will learn about the history, values, format and best practices […]
Do you have a Small but Mighty Messy Church?
Roberta J. Egli “I know you” shouted an excited fifth grader at recess as she ran to the fence of her elementary school to greet Tamara and Mark Manning, the leaders of a Messy Church in Jefferson Oregon. She continued, “you go to MY church, MY Messy Church– I LOVE IT– when is the next […]
Dancing with God
Lindsey Goodyear Every once in a while, I come across a scent that immediately takes me back to my high school gym. Remember that smell? A little bit of cleaner, a little bit of basketball leather, a little bit of sweat. Not a terrible smell, just an irrefutable “oh, yep! That’s a gym” smell. Decorated […]