2nd Tuesdays
Messy Church USA’s May 2023 Messy Church of the Month
It’s church — but not as you know it.
A monthly evening for kids, parents and grandparents: dinner, worship, music and a fun family activity. No dressing up. No cooking. Just come as you are.
When
2nd Tuesday of the month
6:00–7:30 PM
Who
The whole family
Kids, parents and grandparents
Dinner
It’s on us
A home-cooked dinner provided by the church
Watch the videos
What is Messy Church?
It’s a fun, welcoming, hands-on way for people of all ages to explore faith together through creativity, activities, worship and a shared meal.
Watch these short videos to see what makes Messy Church special, and how families and individuals connect, learn and grow in faith together.
How the evening goes
Ninety minutes, four good things.
Each month has a new theme and a new activity, so there’s always something different to try.
6:00
Dinner
Pull up a chair. The church provides a home-cooked dinner, so tonight nobody has to cook.
Then
Worship
A short Christian message pitched so every age can follow along.
Then
Music
Sing along, or step up to the mic. Impromptu concerts have been known to happen.
Until 7:30
Family activity
A craft or game everyone can do together, from grandparents to toddlers.
The next two months
Mark your calendar.
Every 2nd Tuesday, 6:00–7:30 PM. Here’s what’s coming up.
Tue, Nov 10
A Thanksgiving Feast & Christmas Cheer
An evening of food, fellowship, creativity and giving back.
- DinnerThanksgiving turkey with all the fixings
- ActivityMake handmade Christmas cards for military service members serving overseas, so they know they’re appreciated and remembered this holiday season
- WhoAll ages welcome. Bring your family and invite a friend!
Tue, Dec 8
Ham Dinner, Live Nativity & Tree Lighting
A Christmas evening the whole family can be part of.
- DinnerA Christmas ham dinner
- Live NativityEvery child who wants to can be in it. No practice, no rehearsal: they’ll learn right there, and costumes are provided
- Tree lightingThen we’ll head outside together to light the Christmas tree
All ages can take part.
Registration opens after Nov 10
Later this season
- 2027Jan 12
- 2027Feb 9
- 2027Mar 9
- 2027Apr 13
- 2027May 11
- 2027Jun 8
In their own words
What families say.
Meeting every 2nd Tuesday since September 2021.
It is nice to step away from our hectic weekday schedules and just be present for a couple of hours. People from all walks of life can share a meal, worship and then work on an activity together, which in this day and age is just refreshing.
I like that the craft is sometimes messy. I like that the craft is fun. I like learning about God. I love singing all of the songs.
Messy Church is a low-stress way for us to get involved in church. For us, it was our pathway back to church after having kids… my children get excited when it is a Messy Church week!
Our Messy Church has a vibe, a palpable feeling that just lifts me up no matter what kind of mood I am in.
I love serving dinner to 50 or so people during a weeknight. The smiles I see on their faces are very rewarding. I can feel God smiling too.
Messy Church of the Month, May 2023
Our Messy Church was featured by Messy Church USA on its website and in its national newsletter.
Read the feature
For the sandwich generation
Caring for little ones and aging parents? Bring everyone.
Messy Church doesn’t follow a traditional Sunday format, so it fits real family life on a weeknight. You don’t need any church experience to feel at home.
- No need to dress up
- No early alarm
- No cooking — dinner’s ready
Know God’s love.
Show God’s love.
Share God’s love.
Messy Church is the first in a series of alternative worship experiences at Pluckemin Presbyterian. Let us know you’re coming so we can set a place for your family.
Next gathering
Tuesday, November 10
6:00–7:30 PM · Fellowship Hall
Sign up your family
All ages welcome