10.00 am - 12.00 noon on Thursdays (Newton Heath Library is closed that day). The church will be open as a Place of Welcome, for a brew and a chat. This is part of a much wider movement. Read about it here: https://www.placesofwelcome.org.uk/
We are grateful for the support of Winning Hearts and Minds in this initiative. Read about them here: https://www.facebook.com/WHMmanchester/

Approximately 60 minutes including sermon
There will be organ/prerecorded music.
Holy Communion is available in two kinds. The host is administered by the celebrant, or other authorised distributant
The chalice is self-administered and wiped clean.
Intinction (the dipping of the host into the chalice) is forbidden
The wearing of face masks/protection especially when standing and/or singing and when moving around the building is optional.
Alternate pews are available and we still encourage social distancing.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS/ADULT CHAPERONES NEED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT EACH TIME FOR SAKE OF CRAFTS PROVISION AND CATERING
Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality.
It's primarily for people who don't already belong to another form of church.
It meets at a time (and sometimes in a place) that suits people who don't already belong to church.
It typically includes a welcome, a long creative time to explore the biblical theme through getting messy; a short celebration time involving story, prayer, song, games and similar; and a sit-down meal together at tables. All elements are for, and should include, people of all ages, adults and children.
It's fun.
It's a church for people at all stages of their faith journey and of any age - a congregation that is as valuable and worthy of investment as any of your other congregations.
It models and promotes good ways of growing as a family: a nuclear family, an extended family, and a global and local church family.
Its aim is to introduce Jesus, to give an opportunity to encounter him and to grow closer to him.
Messy Church is part of BRF which believes, with the historic churches, in one God, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Messy Church is resourced, supported and enabled by BRF.
Most Messy Churches meet once a month, although a few meet more frequently or more occasionally.