This is a message in a bottle from near the site of the first Presbyterian Church service in New Zealand held on Petone Beach on 23rd February 1840, where an Iona Memorial Cross now stands. So this message to you who have found it, is also a Christian message. It is a message of hope on this day as we move from level 3 of lock-down because of Covid 19, a virus that has spread Read more…
To the Family of Messy Churches in New Zealand Greetings in Jesus name. I have been thinking about COVID-19, the impact it is having on our way of life and what we might do about it. The questions – “What is God saying?” – and – “What am I going to do about it?”, are questions that are there for me, both personally and in regard to our Messy Churches in New Zealand. The message Read more…
Why Messy Church Kiwi’s you might ask? I’ve had times when I have despaired about our ability to nurture children and families in the Christian faith. It’s not just me, there have been many books written, many seminars and workshops held, many discussions, much prayer and anguish! Some things work, some don’t. But what is unquestionable is the dedication, desire and faithful commitment of many who want to see our faith passed on. Ollie the Messy Read more…
High Leigh Conference Centre in Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom (UK) has provided Christian hospitality for over 90 years. Set in 40 in acres of lawns, parkland and woodland it was a wonderful setting for those of us attending the Messy Church International Conference. Over 200 delegates from all parts of the world including New Zealand, Australia, Canada, USA, Sweden, Norway, Isle of Man, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Hungary, Croatia, South Africa and the UK Read more…
Welcome to our Summer Messy Church newsletter 2018 – 2019. As Christmas 2018 and the New Year of 2019 approach, we tend to reflect on what has gone before and what is yet before us.
October 2018
Welcome to our new series of Messy Church newsletters. We plan to publish a newsletter four times a year and keep you more up to date with Messy Church happenings around the country… (more…)