Part III of IV Messy Church USA is reflecting back and looking forward as we seek to fulfill our mission to equip Messy Churches in the USA to start, sustain and connect. Throughout the month of December, we will CELEBRATE that even in the midst of the uncertainty of a global pandemic, we have experienced […]
Initial Thoughts following the USA Election Day
Roberta J. Egli Yesterday, election day in the USA, dawned bright! The day was filled with warm sunshine as I took my daily walk by the river. There are a few trees ablaze with brilliant colors but the majority of the trees have bare branches, having dropped their beautiful leaves upon the ground. As I […]
Holding Space for a Broken Heart
A Reflection from Roberta Egli, a native Oregonian The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,because the LORD has anointed me;he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed,to bind up the brokenhearted…to comfort all who mourn;to provide for those who mourn in Zion—to bestow a garland of beauty instead of ashes,the […]
Some News from Messy Church BRF
Prayer: God of all ages, we pray for the leadership of the global Messy Church community. We give you thanks for all of the wonderful things that the team of Lucy, Jane and Dave have accomplished through your great mercy. We pray for Jane in her part-time role as she moves toward her retirement in […]