Does anyone else feel like March showed up overnight? Right now, my local Messy Church team’s energy is fully focused on Messy Easter. It’s consistently our biggest Messy Church of the season—which means more activities, more volunteers, and yes… more mess. When we expect a crowd at Easter, hospitality has to be more than an […]
Hands on Church Where All are Welcome
“Come on everyone and gather in this place and learn about God’s love…”
The first time I heard these words and song I felt I was being called and led into a sacred space that was gentle, inviting, curious and fun. As I watched, I witnessed a gathering happening organically – sheep being led by the shepherd. It was beautiful and I wanted to take part and be part of what was unfolding in front of me. This is Messy Church. This is how Celebration time (worship) at Messy Church begins. We worship communally in prayer, song, scripture and ritual.
Messy Church Values: Hospitality
Messy Church is Hospitality! Hospitality is one of the five foundational values of Messy Church. What makes “Messy Hospitality” more than just a phrase but central to Who we are and What we do in Messy Church. When have you experienced hospitality at your Messy Church? How do you extend hospitality to not only those […]
April Messy Church of the Month
Congratulations to Williamsburg United Methodist our April Messy Church of the Month Messy Church at Williamsburg United Methodist began in January 2015. Cindy Banek, Director of Discipleship and Christian Formation has built a strong team of volunteers over the past six years. When they are able to meet in person, they meet on the second […]