Messy Church is five years old now at Fairlie Parish Church and provides a lively, informal creative time enjoyed for all the family.

Craft, songs, stories and fun is the name of the game, and as you can see from our photos, children love it.

The purpose of the Messy Church is that it allows many people and families to engage and re-engage with the church with a new experience of worship that suits the 21st century.

All are welcome to join in at the next Messy Church event on Saturday May 19 between 4 and 6pm.

The purpose of the monthly event is to promote Christ-centred valued for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration.

Pics: Charlie Gilmour.