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Welcome to our Messy Church page
Maybe you're wondering what Messy Church is all about?
Please click here to find out more.....
Our next Messy Church is on Saturday 20th July, 10-11:30am
in St James Church, B90 2AX.
We're about to start plotting and planning, so please check back here for updates.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you!
Up and coming Messy Church dates
Saturday 20th July
Saturday 17th August
Saturday 21st September
Get them on the family calendar, and we look forward to seeing you.
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What on earth is Messy Church???
Most people think of 'church' as people sitting quietly in rows, saying quiet prayers and listening to someone talking for quite a long time.
And church services can be like that...
but they don't have to be.
People can come together to enjoy being with God in all sorts of ways.
The important things are that
we are together
we are listening to God
we are learning more about God
whoever we are, and whether or not we like sitting quietly in rows and all that.
Messy Church
gives familes of all ages, shapes and compositions the chance to
enjoy crafts and other activities
take part in some simple worship
and to have breakfast together.
It's great for those of us who think with our hands
and don't much like sitting still.
It meets once a month on Saturday mornings*
10 - 11:30am
in St James' Church
(but not in the pews!)
Church Road
Shirley
B90 2AX
*the third Saturday of each month.
Don't worry - we'll remind you when it is via email if you wish.
And all our updates are posted on Facebook, Twitter and this page.
Messy Church
is open to everyone -
Please come and get stuck in!
Please follow us on our Facebook page, @ShirleyParishB90, for updates. For more information on all things Messy Church, including how to join our mailing list, please contact the Parish Office office@shirleyparishB90.co.uk
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