Messy Church at St Philip’s – Fun & Faith for all ages!

Join us every last Sunday of the month, 3:30 – 5:30 PM, for Messy Church! An interactive event featuring science experiments, crafts, storytelling, singing, and a hot meal for families. Ideal for children aged 3-12, though all ages are welcome.

Book your session below and reserve your family spot:

27 September
25 OCTOBER
29 NOVEMBER
Messy Church at St Philip's Avondale Square

A Fun & Faith-Filled Afternoon for Everyone!

Messy Church is a vibrant, hands-on experience for families, with science experiments, crafts, storytelling, role play, storytelling and singing. After an hour of activities, everyone enjoys a hot meal together. This is an event for families of all shapes and sizes, and it’s a great way to engage children aged 3-12, though younger and older children are also welcome. Donations are appreciated but not required.

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 FAQs

  • No, Messy Church is for families so all children need to be accompanied by an adult, apart from our teenage volunteers 🙂

  • Yes please! Booking helps us plan for the right number of children and grown-ups to cater to each week.

  • Yes! Messy Church is completely free, but you’re welcome to make a donation to help us keep it open for everyone.

  • Absolutely! At St Philip’s, we welcome children of all ages and families of all backgrounds. Every family has a place in our community. Please feel free to reach out to Mother Helen if you’d like to discuss how we can help your child feel safe and supported at PlayTime! We’re here for you.

  • We would love that! Please speak to one of the volunteer team after the session about how you can get involved.

Children painting a large cross-shaped wooden cutout at a table outdoors, with colorful abstract and heart designs.
Young girl with dark hair in pigtails eating a slice of cucumber outdoors on a cloudy day.
Children painting rocks at a table outdoors.
Children playing with a colorful parachute in a park, with trees and buildings in the background.
A young boy and a slightly older man, possibly a mentor or teacher, are sitting at a white table outside, engaged in a craft activity with colorful paper and markers. The boy is reaching for a craft item while the man is smiling and assisting him. Ot
Children sitting around a table painting rocks with colorful paints during an outdoor art activity.
An adult woman and a young girl are sitting at a table, painting and decorating objects with paint. The woman is wearing glasses, a blue shirt with a name tag that says "Sophie," and sunglasses on her head. The girl has a white shirt with a polka dot

Where to Find Us

St Philip & St Mark’s
Avondale Square
London
SE1 5PD

Vicar: Revd Helen Harknett

hhharknett@gmail.com

+447557093585