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

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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!

Lucy Moore is the founder of Messy Church, a rapidly growing ministry now in over twenty countries worldwide. Lucy promotes the movement through training and speaking events. Her books include the Messy Church series, Bethlehem Carols Unpacked, The Gospels Unplugged, The Lord's Prayer Unplugged, Topsy Turvy Christmas, Colourful Creation, and All-Age Worship. Previously, Lucy was a member of Bible Reading Fellowship?s Barnabas team, offering training for those wanting to bring the Bible to life for children in churches and schools across the UK, and using drama and storytelling to explore the Bible with children. A secondary school teacher by training, she enjoys acting, walking Minniethe dog, marvelling at the alien world of her two children, and reading eclectically.

Jane Leadbetter leads the regional coordinators as part of her work on the Messy Church team. With experience in early childhood education, she has also worked in children's ministry in the Diocese of Liverpool for twelve years. Jane has authoredand coauthored several volumes in the Messy Church series.