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DESCRIPTION:Messy Church is more than a once-a-month gathering. It’s a mo
 vement that connects families to God and one another in creative\, joy-fil
 led ways. Messy Church is a Christ-centered church that brings all ages to
 gether through creativity\, celebration\, and hospitality. It offers a fle
 xible\, low‑barrier entry point for people who may not connect with trad
 itional Sunday worship.\nAfter a warm welcome and a brief introduction to 
 the evening’s theme or Bible story\, people engage with the Bible story 
 through hands‑on activities—crafts\, science experiments\, games\, or 
 storytelling stations. Then participants share a meal together\, with conv
 ersation prompts that encourage storytelling and faith reflection across g
 enerations. After the meal.  The gathering concludes with a short\, parti
 cipatory celebration.\nUse the online reservation form so we can prepare a
 n adequate meal for everyone.\n 
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LOCATION:Lee Mont Hall at Grace UMC 18485 Wilson Ave. Parksley\, VA\, 23421
SUMMARY:Messy Church
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