Is Messy Church

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Is Messy Church

• for us?

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Messy Basics

• Welcome and Crafts
• Worship (short)
• Food
• all related to a chosen Bible passage/theme

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in other words

• Chill
• Create
• Celebrate
• Chomp!

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Key features

• Aimed at those who wouldnt normally come to
  church
• For all ages of children
• Children come with parents/carers
• Suitable to invite friends to
• At a time/day to suit the needs of local families
• A valid service in its own right not a
  stepping-stone to proper church
• Engages existing congregation

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Background and Resources

• Developed originally by an Anglican church in
  Portsmouth
• Supported by Barnabas in Churches
• Endorsed by Fresh Expressions organisation (C of
  E/Methodist partnership)
• Resource-sharing website (blog, recipes, craft
  ideas, encouragement!)
• Training (Messy Fiestas)
• 2 books
• Low-level branding and merchandise

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What are we trying to achieve this evening?

• Gauge response
• Gather a team
• Gather a list of questions

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Questions, questions..

• What questions would we need to answer before we
  could start Messy Church at St Stephens?

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What do you think of it so far??
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Skills inventory

• Our own particular skills/preferences
• Skills of others we might approach

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What next?