Messy Church
About Messy Church:
Messy Church is church, not a kids’ club or bible study. Each monthly Messy Church session is Christ-centred and appropriate for all ages. There is a strong emphasis on hospitality, from the mailed invitation, the welcome at the door, crafts and games based on the theme, a shared worship time concluding with a sit-down evening meal. The celebration is an invitation to worship through song, prayers and story. Creativity in many forms is encouraged, nurtured and explored by people of all ages, together.
What happens at Messy Church:
- a joyful welcome
- creative exploration of a Bible story or theme through many varied experiences for people of different learning styles
- children and adults are not separated and are encouraged to explore the story or theme together
- a short celebration follows the activity time. It usually consists of story, song and prayer
- the sharing of a delicious home-cooked meal. Dietary requirements are catered for
The Messy Church format encourages strong relationship building which in turn supports the faith development of all who attend.
What happens during the rest of the month:
- Messy Gatherings – relaxed, informal and fun get-togethers
- Messy Chatter – small discussion groups considering life and faith (child minding included)
Who’s it for:
Dates in 2023:
- February 18th
- March 18th
- April 1st
- May 20th
- June 17th
- July 22nd
- August 19th
- September 9th
- October 13th to 15th (Messy Camp)
- November 18th
- December 16th (Messy Carols)
Merry and Derek Sweatman
Messy Church Coordinators
Merry Sweatman: 0403 242 135
Derek Sweatman: 0403 389 585
Email: messychurch@nruc.org.au
Address
14 Dickson Cres, Ringwood North
Call Us
(03) 9876 5625
Office Hours: Mon and Thus,
9:00AM-1:00PM
Email Us
office@nruc.org.au