Martin Cooke Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Does anyone have any experiences of this they might be willing to share? I have done a little reading up about it and hope not to display my ignorance completely, but it seems to be a worldwide scheme for churches to adopt to help bring people of all ages to the church. I've noticed that some churches have this once a month as a family worship. It's a bit unfortunate that Messy Church as a title for this implies it's for children - a sort of untidy Sunday School 'thing' - it isn't meant to be that, but I can't, personally, see something called this appealing to older people who are looking for a focus when they are seeking to start out on a spiritual journey. Anyway, leave that aside... What I really am interested in is some guidance as to where this is done really well and what musical resources there are for Messy Church. I don't think I can quite imagine hymns/songs etc that are truly 'all-age.' When I was regularly involved in all-age worship under the guise of Family Service, we'd end up with a couple of traditional hymns and a couple of children's hymns but is that the best one can hope for? Any help, advice, thoughts or pointers on this much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHM Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I have to confess that, however well-intentioned it is, the term "Messy Church" puts me right off. Whatever happened to "decently and in order"? [Yes, I know, I'm a grumpy old git. ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Goodwin Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 "Messy Church" has been going on for years in our church but it's not a 'service'. It's more of a couple of hours of activities for kids that takes place in church once a month. Doesn't involve any music. Seems very popular. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsoff Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Our benefice has held a Messy Church since just before Christmas 2016. The intention is to draw children from a large new housing development and has, by any measure been successful. I'm not involved as they have their own musicians but here is a link to the benefice's site; Messy Church being a little way down. http://www.southwarksbenefice.org.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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