Every month, it's built around a theme – activities, celebration and the meal
Messy Church values these things
Creativity:
Play
Imagination
Appreciation
Celebration:
Encountering God
Awe and wonder
Purpose and meaning
Hospitality:
Open house
Open arms
Open hands
Messy Church:
- Explore your spiritual questions
- Caring Community
- Celebrative Atmosphere
- Learn about Jesus
- Craft and Activities for all ages
- Family Fun
- Share a meal
You are warmly invited to check it out - come as you can - we hope you'll become a regular!
Messy Church has been part of Westside since 2012. However this program was closed during the pandemic.
This spring we are bringing it back to life!
What is it?
Messy Church is a fresh new way of experiencing church.
It's for all ages.
It's fun.
It's family friendly.
It happens when you arrive - the doors open at 5:00 pm but you come as you are able
It's creating, worshipping and sharing a meal together.
About Messy Church:
Messy Church is Christ centred - it's not a club.
Messy Church began in England in 2004 – google “Messy Church” for more information
Messy Church
is for the whole family!
Family doesn't just mean mom & dad & 1.5 children - it also means come and be family.
All are welcome: single, widowed, grandparents, childless, divorced.
Church is for all.
Imagine – one night a month where mom or dad don't have to make supper!
Instead everyone gets to enjoy making a craft, playing a game, learning about the God who loves us, and enjoying a meal
TOGETHER!
Typical program:
5:00 p.m. Welcome snacks. You may arrive anytime through the evening. You are never 'late' for Messy Church.
5:00 p.m. Crafts and Activities for all ages and interests.
6:00 p.m. Bible story with music and/or drama
6:30 p.m Meal (provided)
7:00 p.m. Closing
What You Need to Know:
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Dates:
Schedule for Fall 2024 coming soon.
Place: Westside Lutheran Church
510 Ferndale Drive North
Barrie, ON L4N 0S1
(corner of Ferndale & Livingstone)
From Hwy 400 – take Dunlop St. west toward Angus, turn right on Ferndale, up the hill past the dump. Westside Church is on the left, just before the edge of town.
Contact:
705-735-3433
705-739-6685
