Messy Church

Messy Church

Messy Church is a jam-packed afternoon of science experiments, crafts, activities, baking, modelling, storytelling, and a free hot meal!

By Children & Youth @ St John's, Upper Norwood

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Sun, 9 Jun 2024 15:30 - 17:30 GMT+1

Location

SE19 2RX

St John's Church Sylvan Road London SE19 2RX United Kingdom

About this event

Messy Church is a jam-packed afternoon of themed science experiments, crafts, activities, baking, modelling, painting, storytelling, role play, singing, and a hot meal for the whole family!

Messy Church is mainly aimed at primary school children, but younger and older siblings are also welcome. Younger children may enjoy the sensory play, whilst older primary school age children can often be found at the science station! Teenagers often make great young leaders.

There’s an hour of activities, followed by a time of storytelling and singing, and then a hot meal for children and grown-ups! (Rumour has it we’re having pasta with fresh tomato sauce and cheese, followed by chocolate cake and fruit. Yum!)

Messy Church is completely free and open to all.

More information here: https://www.sjun.org.uk/messy-church/

Booking here: https://www.sjun.org.uk/messy-church/

Frequently asked questions

What is Messy Church?

Messy Church is a jam-packed afternoon of themed science experiments, crafts, activities, baking, modelling, painting, storytelling, role play, singing, and a hot meal for the whole family!

Who is Messy Church for?

Messy Church is for families of all shapes and sizes. Children aged 4 – 12 will get the most out of Messy Church, but younger and older siblings are also welcome!

Is my child the ‘right’ age for Messy Church?

Messy Church is mainly aimed at primary school children, but younger and older siblings are also welcome. Younger children may enjoy the sensory play, whilst older primary school age children can often be found at the science station! Teenagers often make great young leaders.

What happens at Messy Church?

There’s an hour of activities, followed by a time of storytelling and singing, and then a hot meal for children and grown-ups! (Rumour has it we’re having pasta with fresh tomato sauce and cheese, followed by chocolate cake and fruit. Yum!)

How much does Messy Church cost?

Messy Church is completely free, but we would love it if you might like to make a donation.

Can I drop my child off at Messy Church?

No, Messy Church is for families so all children need to be accompanied by an adult, apart from our teenage volunteers ?

My child has additional needs. Are they welcome?

Definitely! At St John’s, all children are welcome and all children belong. Please email Fr John or Mthr Rachael about how we might best welcome you and your child to Messy Church ?

Is there parking?

Yes, there is free parking.

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Children & Youth @ St John's, Upper Norwood

We offer a wide-range of children's, youth and families activities, from sensory play for toddlers to faith-based creative exploration for children and social events for pre-teens and teeangers. We are committed to serving the needs of all our local children and young people and strive to be a place of welcome for care-experienced children, families of all shapes and sizes, and children and young people with SEND.