Office closed for International Conference A team of seven from Messy Church USA (plus some additional family members) are headed to London this week to join with Messy Church leaders from all over the world. We are so excited that four board members are joining Johannah, our Program Director, Leyla, our Membership Director and Roberta […]
By Dr. Johannah Myers Two Messy Church books! My local Messy Church takes a short break after Easter, which is a great time for us to rest, regroup, and begin to plan for the next school year. During this short break, I like to help my team – and myself – get back to the […]
Play in Messy Church? 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 […]
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 […]
