Messy Church USA

It is nearly May! Register now for our next online training session. It will be held over three consecutive days in May. Join us on May 13, 14 and 15 from 4:00 -5:30 pm (Pacific) / 7:00-8:30 pm (Eastern). Register today: messychurchusa.org/online-getting…

Messy Church shirts are still available! Order here bonfire.com/messy-church-s… Proceeds support the ministry of Messy Church USA!

Wednesday inspiration: "Resurrection doesn't return what we lost, Mary doesn't recognize Jesus. Resurrection is an emergence of something we hadn't imagined." ~ Stephanie Evelyn McKellar

Looking for a Messy Session to celebrate Mother's Day? Consider Celebrating Mary, our newest Messy Church Session. messychurchusa.org/shop/celebrati…

A Prayer for Good Friday Be with us this day, O God, as we remember that Jesus died upon a cross many years ago. We are sad yet we know that you are with us no matter how we feel. Thank you that your love for us is stronger than death. In the name of Jesus, we pray, AMEN.

Wednesday inspiration: "We should be astonished at the goodness of God, stunned that he should bother to call us by name; our mouths wide open at his love, bewildered that at this very moment we are standing on holy ground." ~ Brennan Manning

We are holding you all in prayer during Holy Week.

Looking for a Messy Session for after Easter? messychurchusa.org/shop/this-zoo-… This session is based on the children’s book “This Zoo is Not for You” by Ross Collins. In the book, a platypus goes to a zoo on the day when the animals are holding “interviews” for new additions.

Wednesday inspiration: "Give something, however small, to the one in need. For it is not small to one who has nothing. Neither is it small to God, if we have given what we could." ~ St. Gregory Nazianzen

Mark your calendar! Our next our online training will be over three consecutive days in May. Join us on May 13, 14 and 15 from 4:00 -5:30 pm (Pacific) / 7:00-8:30 pm (Eastern). Register today: messychurchusa.org/online-getting…

Messy Church is and has always been intergenerational - all ages worshiping, learning and playing together! Did you know there is a great podcast on intergenerational ministry from our friends at Intergenerate in Australia? intergenerate.com.au/podcast

Looking for Messy Church T-shirts or sweatshirts? For our spring Fundraiser, we are selling high quality products through Bonfire: bonfire.com/messy-church-s… A portion of each purchase supports the ministry of Messy Church USA.

Wednesday inspiration: "God has decided to be an intimate friend and he has decided to make us part of his family..." ~ Rowan Williams

Happy St Patrick's Day!

Today we are celebrating the 5 new Messy Churches that registered in February! Battle Creek Chapel Hill UMC - Battle Creek, MI St. Paul UMC - Marietta, GA St. Mark’s UMC - Easton, MD Chandler UMC - Chandler, AZ Glendale First UMC - Glendale, CA buff.ly/3yPUvv8

The season of Lent has begun once again with the gospel story of Jesus wandering in the wilderness after his baptism. Are you experiencing a season of wilderness wandering this Lent... Continue reading Roberta's latest blog: messychurchusa.org/pay-attention-…

Wednesday inspiration: "Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be and becoming that person." ~ Saint Therese of Lisieux

Last chance to register for the March Online Get Started with Messy Church. Register today: buff.ly/42ElzNo This online training session will be held on 3 consecutive Thursdays - March 13, 20 and 27 from 4:00- 5:30 pm (PDT), 7:00-8:30 PM (EDT)

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