Who Are We?

At a Glance...

• The Mess is a community that provides opportunity to create art and relationships with those that struggle with issues of brokenness and poverty.
• The Mess walks along side people offering hope and empowering healthy life choices. 
• We are all created equal with a desire to belong or be part of a community.  When this is realized, barriers are broken down and lives are changed!  We have seen incredible changes in the lives of participants as well as volunteers.
• We recognize that to be healthy community it is important to have diverse social economic backgrounds.
• Art is therapeutic and allows people to relax and be more open in conversation.  Many comment on how creating art slows the mind and allows thoughts to become clearer.
• Through artistic expression people feel they have value and something to offer back to others.
• Why "The Mess" ? While the artistic process can be messy and challenging , if we persevere, a masterpiece may emerge!  In life there are times when we all may feel a little "messy" but with a supportive community, based in Christ's love and encouragement, we can walk through "the mess" together!
• It is our desire to see The Mess continue to grow...we are currently meeting on Wednesday's from 10 am to 2 pm at Martha's Table and on Thursday's from 10 am to 2 pm at 666 Princess St. (nightlight)
• The Mess receives support from individuals, grants, local businesses and churches.  It is important to The Mess that we are a community that has no denominational boundaries.  Until The Mess receives charitable status, First Christian Reformed Church has oversight for this ministry and at this time takes care of the organizational funds.
• It is our desire to build a solid broad base of support from individuals, businesses and churches from within the city of Kingston and surrounding area.  This support may be realized through prayer, volunteering or financial contributions. 
•  Thank you for your consideration!