Great Barr Messy Church

28/07/2026

Messy Summer Sundays ☀️

Week 1: Christ-centred

Welcome to the first of our Messy Summer Sundays series!

Whether you're at work or home, on holiday, camping or simply enjoying your local park, remember that Jesus is with you wherever you go. We don't need to be in a church building to spend time with God.

📖 This week's verse:
"I am with you always." - Matthew 28:20

🪨 Try this together:
Find a smooth pebble and draw a small heart on it. Carry it with you this week as a reminder that Jesus is always close by.

🌿 Outdoor challenge:
Go on a 'God Spotting Walk'. See if you can find five things that remind you of God's love - perhaps a colourful flower, birds singing, a beautiful view or someone showing kindness.

We'd love to hear what you discover! Share a photo or tell us what reminded you of God this week.

Wherever this week takes you, may you know that God is with you.

07/06/2026

Come along for a fun afternoon!

Open Day
Great Barr Church & Community Centre
Saturday 13th June 2026 | 12:00 – 16:00

Join us for a fun, family‑friendly Open Day and discover everything our church and community centre has to offer!
Whether you’re a regular visitor or have never been before, come along, look around, meet local groups, and enjoy a day full of activities, food, and entertainment for all ages.
🎈 What’s On the Day?
Fun & Entertainment
🎪 Bouncy Castle
🍦 Ice Cream Van
🎧 DJ on the Front Drive
🎨 Face Painting with Isabel
🎈 Balloons for Children
🥋 Immortal Warrior Display
🎭 Harlequin Display

Community & Information
🧭 Girlguiding Table – find out about local guiding opportunities
🤝 Autism West Midlands Stall – information and support
⛪ Explore the Church & Community Centre – see inside, learn what goes on, and how you can get involved

🍽 Food & Drink Available
Free Jacket Potatoes
With grated cheese, beans, and butter
Paper plates and cutlery provided
Hot dogs
Vegetable samosas
Drinks available on the day

🙌 Get Involved – Volunteers Wanted
If you have spare time to offer, we would love to hear from you.
We are recruiting volunteers to help support the work of our church and community centre, whether that’s helping at events, supporting activities, or being part of our welcoming team.
Come and chat to us on the day to find out more – any help, big or small, makes a difference.
Everyone is welcome – families, individuals, neighbours, and friends.
We look forward to welcoming you to Great Barr Church and Community Centre.

01/06/2026

Thank you to all our volunteers- each of you are amazing!

22/02/2026

Here's a prayer for the first Sunday of Lent!

22/02/2026

Here's a fun activity for the first week of Lent!

Here's a great idea to share with your Messy Church to encourage them to live generously this Lent. Make a gumball generosity machine! Open up the machine and pick out one generosity idea to do each week during Lent. Follow the link in the comments for full instructions.

18/01/2026

Pray with us at the start of this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

25/12/2025

The light shines in the darkness and the darkness shall not overcome.

Happy Christmas!

22/12/2025

Join us for our Christmas eve service 3pm - 4pm 😀 We'll be outside for part of the service so please make sure you wrap up warm. We'll also be making Christingles!

21/12/2025

On this fourth Sunday in Advent, please join us in prayer.

14/12/2025

On this third Sunday in Advent, please join us in prayer.