Messy Church: Fresh Ideas for Building a Christ-Centered Community

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We like the idea of community, but where do we start?

The Messy Church series provides resources to help your church bring together people of all ages and stages of faith, allowing them to experience a creative and fun-filled Christian community. Messy Church, the first book in the series, offers your church a tool to create a unique, come-as-you-are experience built on

• creativity--allowing space for all to play and create
• celebration--worshiping God and his redeeming work in Jesus
• hospitality--sharing a meal where all are welcome

This complete resource helps you share the love of God and his people with families in your community, creating an opportunity for connection and learning in a fun and welcoming environment. With instructions for starting a program at your church, Messy Church includes fifteen sessions for use throughout the year.

Let's get messy!

Jane Leadbetter leads the regional coordinators as part of her work on the Messy Church team. With experience in early childhood education, she also worked in children's ministry in the Diocese of Liverpool for twelve years. Her books include Messy Nativity, Messy Easter, Messy Prayer, and she is the coauthor of Messy Christmas. Jane is passionate about all ages worshipping together. She is married to Ian, has two grown-up children, and two adopted dogs.

Lucy Moore and Jane Leadbetter have authored and coauthored several volumes in the Messy Church series. Instrumental in founding the Messy Church movement in the United Kingdom, Lucy and Jane write from their experiences of leading gatherings at their own churches.