Messy Church
Messy Church is an opportunity for families to explore faith together in a relaxed and creative way. It’s loud, a bit chaotic and full of life and chatter.
We get creative with crafts and fun activities for grown-ups and children to do together, spend a short time celebrating who God is with songs and sharing stories, and then eat a simple meal together! It’s a chance to find out more of God’s stories and grow together as God’s people.
It is particularly suitable for families with primary school aged kids, although everyone is welcome. Parents and Guardians are responsible for the supervision and safety of their children at all times.
(Also, it involves paint and glue, so best not to wear smart clothes…)
If you’d like to know more, please contact messy@thriveleeds.org.uk
We look forward to meeting your family.





Dates for 2025
Messy Church is on the third Sunday of the month, except for August when we have a break. In December we have a Nativity service; the date for this is announced closer to the time. This year we are also not meeting in April, due to how the school holidays and Easter Sunday falls.
19th January, 16th February, 16th March, 18th May, 15th June, 20th July, 21st September, 19th October, 16th November.



Recent sessions
September 2024 – Who is God?
June 2024 – Prayer
May 2024 – Pentecost – God In Us
April 2024 – Beyond Easter – Jesus is With Us
March 2024 – Easter – The Supercool Story of Easter
February 2024 – Moses – The Great Escape
We continued to look at the story of Moses, where he asked Pharoah to let the Israelites free. Pharoah said ‘No’, so God sent the plagues and eventually they were set free. Moses listened to God, the Red Sea was parted, and they escaped from the Egyptians. Thanks to God, they were safe and free at last!
October 2023 – ‘Bigger Barns!’
We thought about Harvest as we looked at the Parable of the Bigger Barns. We thought about the fact that all the amazing things our Earth produces are not shared fairly around the world, and that we have an impact on other people all around the world because of climate change. Everyone is our neighbour.
April 2023 – ‘Breakfast on the Beach’
We thought about how Peter had made a mistake, but Jesus met the disciples on the beach, had breakfast with them, and showed Peter that he forgave him and he loved him.
March 2023 – ‘The Lost Son’
February 2023 – Samuel – ‘Is that you God?’
January 2023 – Hannah – ‘Being Real’
November 2022 – Advent – God With Us!
October 2022 – Ruth – Faithful & Loyal
September 2022 – Rahab’s Courage
June 2022 – Mary and Martha ‘Slow Down….’
May 2022 – Zacchaeus’ New Start
April 2022 – Emmaus Road ‘Alive!’
February 2022 – Jesus in the Temple ‘Finding Jesus!