What is Messy Church?

Messy Church is a way of being church for families that is found across the world.

Messy Church...

is a way of being church for families involving fun
is a church, not a craft club, that helps people encounter Jesus as Lord and Saviour
is found across the world
values are about being Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration
is part of The Bible Reading Fellowship which believes, with the historic churches, in one God, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Messy Church values are about being Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration

Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults

From small beginnings in 2004, there are now Messy Churches in over 20 countries

The BRF Messy Church team help to facilitate the work of Messy Churches worldwide

Our volunteer Regional Coordinators provide support to Messy Churches where they are

BRF works, often behind the scenes, to practically support the Messy Church team

The work of BRF's Messy Church team is largely funded by grants and donations

We need your help to continue to enable the growth and ongoing development of Messy Churches, large and small, wherever they are found.