What is Messy Church?
An alternative family-oriented church!
Messy Church is a time for families to connect with each other and with God in a relaxed atmosphere. It is an alternative, family-oriented church that aims to make fun and doing the centre of worship.
When: First Sundays of each month (except in school holidays)
Time: 4–6 pm (dinner included)
Where: Here at Blackwood Uniting Church
Cost: Free (but a $10 donation per family helps if you like).
Messy Church Program 2026
| Feb 8 | 4-6 pm | Gathering Together: Hawthorndene Oval – BYO picnic dinner (some light refreshments provided) |
| Mar 1 | 4-6 pm | Harmony in Prayer |
| Apr 5 | 10 am | Easter Sunday Family Friendly Service – New Beginnings |
| May 3 | 4-6 pm | All God’s People (Space for Everyone) |
| Jun 14 | 4-6 pm | Many Ways to Welcome |
| July – No Messy Church due to school holidays | ||
| Aug 2 | 4-6 pm | Being the Best Person We Can Be |
| Sep 20 | 4-6 pm | Spring – Season of Creation Note: First Sunday in September is Father’s Day and there are school holidays in October, so bumped to later in September. |
| October – No Messy Church due to school holidays | ||
| Nov 1 | 4-6 pm | We Are All Helpers |
| Dec 6 | 4-6 pm | MESSY CHRISTMAS |
If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact:
Marcia Gierke: 0423 018 931
Email family.ministry.buc@gmail.com
Or contact Peta in the BUC office 8278 7699 or office@blackwooduc.org.au.
Volunteer with Messy Church: If you would like to volunteer in any capacity please get in touch (Marcia 0423 018 931). This could involve helping cut or glue craft occasionally, or supervising a craft table on the night, for example. We could do with a few volunteers that we can call on when someone is sick or unavailable.