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The newspaper of the Dioceses of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon and Qu’Appelle
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From the 
May 2026
 issue

Messy Church services attract young families in Estevan

Wilma Mantei, standing, teaches a new song in St. Giles Anglican Church, Estevan, during the monthly Messy Church service. Photo by Wendy Godfrey
Published on May 1, 2026

ESTEVAN (Qu’A)  Once a month, three Estevan churches hold Messy Church, an informal service especially geared to young families. Messy Church is biblically based, for all generations together. It celebrates faith with creativity and hospitality.

In Estevan, St. Giles Anglican, Trinity Lutheran and St. Paul’s United take turns hosting, and have story time, crafts, music and supper, free to everyone. At the latest Messy Church service, a three-year-old was overheard saying, “This was the best day ever!”