RESEARCH commissioned by the Church of England has found that the Messy Church movement is reaching a large number of people who would otherwise not attend church.
More than 250 Church of Scotland congregations run a Messy Church, a family-friendly (but not solely for children) exploration of biblical themes through creativity and fun, usually followed by a sit-down meal. Organisers stress that it is very much an expression of church in its own right, rather than a craft group or a club, and that it is primarily for people who don’t belong to or attend any other form of church.