The document discusses the decline of church membership in various Christian denominations in the UK and proposes that Messy Church is an approach that can help reverse this trend. It provides details on what Messy Church is, its principles, a typical session, and a positive personal account of a family's experience with Messy Church. Research is cited showing membership declines for Methodist, Church of Scotland, and Church in Wales denominations by certain dates if current rates continue. Fifteen reasons for religious disillusionment and declining faith are also listed.