Messy Church

Specific details of the next Messy Church will appear on this page once tickets are available online.

What is Messy Church?

Messy Church is a relaxed, welcoming family event where children and adults can enjoy creative activities together in a safe and friendly environment. Everything we do is centred on Christian values, with opportunities for families to explore faith in a fun, hands-on way and to discover more about Jesus together.

Children can enjoy a wide range of engaging activities, and we finish each session by sharing a meal together as a family. Don’t worry about the clearing up — our leaders and helpers take care of all the mess!

Who is Messy Church for?

Messy Church is open to primary-school-aged children (4–11 years) and their parents, grandparents, or carers.

Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Who attends: Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cost: Free to attend

It’s a great after-school activity where families can relax, play, and spend quality time together.

What happens at Messy Church?

Messy Church is designed so that families can explore, play, and learn together. Activities are suitable for all abilities and are easy to join in with.

Children and adults will explore a Bible theme through:

Creative crafts (for example, Easter collages)
Food activities such as decorating biscuits
Simple and safe science experiments, like exploring magnets or learning about the stars

All activities reflect God’s creativity and encourage curiosity, imagination, and teamwork.

We also gather together for a short celebration in church, including:

Songs
A short story
A simple prayer

Food for the Whole Family

At the end of the session, everyone is invited to sit down and enjoy a meal together. We cater for dietary requirements, including allergies, cultural needs, and health considerations — just let us know when you register.

Safety and Child Protection

Your child’s safety is very important to us.

All leaders and helpers wear Messy Church badges
All helpers are DBS-checked
Qualified first aiders are present throughout the event
A helper remains in the church area at all times
Coats and belongings can be safely left inside the church

What happens when you arrive?

On arrival, clear signs and flags will direct you to the main church entrance.

You’ll be welcomed at the entrance
Registration takes place inside the church
Children and adults receive name badges and a bag to take home their creations, and
We’ll explain where to go and what will happen during the session

How to Book

Booking is quick and easy using the QR code shown on our posters, website, and social media. This takes you to Eventbrite, where you can register your family and tell us about any allergies or important information.

All personal details are kept confidential, and we fully comply with GDPR regulations.

If you’re unable to register online, please contact the church office, who will be happy to help.

How to Find Out More

Messy Church is advertised on:

The church website - on this page
Local social media groups
Printed leaflets
A large banner outside the church

For any questions, Email the Church Office to contact the church office in the first instance.