​​We’re back! Even though we’ve only had one month away from meeting as Messy Church it seems like AGES, and we’re really looking forward to seeing you at our 

April Messy Church next Saturday, 19th April, 10am in St James.
 
This year, Messy Church Saturday is the day between Good Friday, when we remember Jesus’ death on the cross, and Easter Day, when we celebrate him rising from the dead and the new life which he offers us. So, no prizes for guessing what our theme is going to be this time!
 
As usual, we’ve got lots of activities to get stuck in to. How about a pop-up Easter chick? Or shredded wheat nests? Or clay crosses? Or cockerels, story wheels, or even an amazing “He Is Risen!” extravaganza? (It’s remarkable what you can do with a paper plate if you put your mind to it!)
 
Oh yes, and an Easter Egg Hunt (bring your waterproofs and wellies if it’s raining.) Plus all the things I’ve forgotten to mention…
 
And, as always, hot drinks, cold drinks and toast with every topping from Marmalade to Marmite. We’ve even stocked up on chocolate spread!
 
All brought together in a joyful – and noisy – Celebration at the end.
 
Since we last met, our new facilities “Pod” has been completed and opened, so this time at Messy Church we will have our super-shiny new kitchen, and (even more hooray!) our in-the-building toilet. No more need to go rushing over the road in the rain with a desperate child in tow… (Phew!)
 
We’ve done our best to plan how we’re going to do Messy Church with the Pod, but – well, you know how it is with plans. So please bear with us, as we all work out together how to make it work!
 
And as if all that wasn’t enough, this month sees the first edition of our new Messy Church Families newsletter, with reminders about what we’ve been doing, what’s coming up, quizzes, pictures, and a chance to “Meet the Team” – starting with the one and only Lily-Rose. Click on the link and it will be right with you! Let us know what you think - including your ideas for anything else we could include in it.

Hope you have a great first week of the holidays, and we're looking forward to seeing you at 10am next Saturday!