Messy Church Australia

07/09/2026

Kirstyn Oliver from Alma Autism was on Songs of Praise in the UK this week! If you'd like to learn more about her sensory trays you can find out at Alma Autism. They would work beautifully in a Messy Church context.
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31/08/2026

Week 3 Resources for the Season of Creation - download them, use them, share them and make a donation to Intergen to enable their ongoing work

New Season of Creation resources available now - Suitable for Pentecost 17 (Sunday 20/9) this weeks resources focuses on the theme of Wilderness. Available now for download https://intergen.org.au/

28/08/2026

Season Of Creation resources for 2nd week in September. Please consider making a donation to Intergen to support their work

New Season of Creation resources available now - Suitable for Pentecost 16 (Sunday 13/9) this weeks resources focuses on the theme of Land. Available now for download https://intergen.org.au/

24/08/2026

Season of Creation resources available now! Please bless Intergen with a donation to enable their ongoing work

New Season of Creation resources available now - Suitable for Pentecost 15 (Sunday 6/9) this weeks resources focuses on the theme of Forest. Available now for download https://intergen.org.au/

24/08/2026

This week's episode of Thriving is a fantastic one! Sandy Brodine speaks with Traci Smith and Dave Csinos, the co-authors of Church Together, about what it really takes to build thriving all-age church life. They explore the posture underneath intergenerational ministry, the difference between simple inclusion and true mutuality, and practical ways churches can start experimenting without trying to become something they are not. Like, Subscribe and share with all of your friends!
https://thriving.castos.com/episodes/church-together-building-thriving-all-age-ministry
Video version is available here: https://vimeo.com/1219446851

30/07/2026

What if church didn't end when the gathering was over?

Imagine families, children, grandparents, and friends gathering around a table each month to share a meal, explore Scripture, create together, pray, and simply do life alongside one another.

That's the heart behind our new Way of Jesus Companion Group.

Designed specifically for Messy Church communities, Companion Groups help relationships grow beyond your regular gatherings through a simple, repeatable rhythm that's easy to adapt to your context. No expert teacher. No perfect answers. Just people of all ages discovering what it means to follow Jesus together.

The Way of Jesus curriculum includes 10 monthly sessions that explore biblical encounters with Jesus, helping participants develop everyday practices of hospitality, compassion, generosity, community, and faithful witness.

Your Companion Group license available in our online store includes:
✨ 10 monthly sessions
✨ Group guides and leader resources
✨ Everything you need to get your Companion Groups started

Because faith isn't just something we learn, it's something we live together.

Now is the perfect time to start planning your Companion Group to launch this fall.

29/07/2026

Programs matter.
Good planning matters.

But people rarely stay because the schedule was well organized. They stay because someone learned their name. They stay because someone noticed their child. They stay because they found people who genuinely cared.

Traditional thinking often says:
- Build better programs.
- Add more activities.
- Keep everyone busy.

The Messy Church approach says:
- Build stronger relationships.
- Create meaningful conversations.
- Help every person feel they belong.

Programs may introduce people to church. Relationships help them become part of it.

27/07/2026

20/07/2026

The new episode of Thriving is out! Join Sandy for a fascinating conversation with Kirstyn Oliver from Alma Autism.
In this episode, we explore practical ways to support neurodiverse individuals within Christian communities. Kirstyn Oliver shares her journey, research, and innovative tools like Sensory Tray bible stories, emphasizing the importance of environment, understanding, and personalized support for thriving inclusivity.
The podcast is here: https://thriving.castos.com/episodes/thriving-faith-and-neurodiversity
The video version is here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/12300180

15/07/2026