For Families

Messy Church

Messy Church is a relaxed and welcoming gathering for children, parents, grandparents, carers, and families of all shapes and sizes.

Through crafts, activities, celebration, storytelling, food, and conversation, Messy Church creates a fun and meaningful space where families can explore faith together in a creative and accessible way.

What Happens at Messy Church?

What Happens at Messy Church?

Each Messy Church gathering includes a variety of hands-on activities designed for all ages, followed by a short celebration time and shared meal together.

Activities may include:

  • Arts and crafts
  • Games and interactive activities
  • Bible stories and reflection
  • Music and prayer
  • Shared food and fellowship

Messy Church is designed to be informal, engaging, and welcoming for the whole family.

A Place for All Ages

A Place for All Ages

Messy Church encourages children and adults to participate together rather than separating families into different groups.

We value creating spaces where:

  • Children can explore faith creatively
  • Families can connect with one another
  • Everyone feels welcome and included
  • Community and friendships can grow

Safe Ministry Information

The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle takes allegations of misconduct and abuse seriously. Professional Standards Protocols provide formal procedures for handling complaints of misconduct. We welcome and encourage people with any concerns to come forward by speaking with a contact person. Contact people are trained to listen, will maintain confidentiality, can help you to understand the processes involved and if required, can assist in documenting the complaint. Click below for our Diocese Professional Standards

Professional Standards

Alternatively, you can contact the Office of Children’s Guardian below:

OCG

Code of Conduct

As part of the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, we take have high standards of conduct for all clergy and volunteers (termed 'church workers'). We want to ensure people of all ages find a safe and secure environment, where leaders take risks seriously. If you would like to read more about our policies and procedures, please click on the link below:

Safe Environments