Motherhood is a journey...
and a journey is always
better with friends!
For nearly 40 years, The MomCo., formerly, ‘MOPS’ (Mothers of Preschoolers) has been an important part of West Side Presbyterian Church. We build circles of women who love each other like family, because we believe in the transformative potential of relationships and mentoring. Discussions about life, faith and parenting help equip moms, and give encouragement! We believe in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when moms come together!
Our Chapter
The MomCo. is an international organization with chapters across the nation; each with their unique offerings.
The West Side Presbyterian Chapter, located in West Seattle, had around 100 members pre-covid and is ramping back up! We create our own social calendar with guest speakers, crafts, annual events like spa day, and various outreach focuses. When we aren’t meeting we still have a list of events to attend that range from: game night, date night, moms breakfast, local park exploration and much more! We truly are a community of mothers that support one another.
Previously for moms of kids 0-5, we are now excited to welcome moms from pregnancy through elementary school! For the 2024/2025 year, we will meet late September through May on the 2nd and 4th Fridays, from 9:15–11:15am. During these meetings free childcare is provided for children ages 0-5 by our volunteer staff who have all had background checks performed. The children play in age specific rooms in our church basement. During the two hours of fun, the children play, work on a craft, and have snack time.
The West Side Presbyterian Chapter, located in West Seattle, had around 100 members pre-covid and is ramping back up! We create our own social calendar with guest speakers, crafts, annual events like spa day, and various outreach focuses. When we aren’t meeting we still have a list of events to attend that range from: game night, date night, moms breakfast, local park exploration and much more! We truly are a community of mothers that support one another.
Previously for moms of kids 0-5, we are now excited to welcome moms from pregnancy through elementary school! For the 2024/2025 year, we will meet late September through May on the 2nd and 4th Fridays, from 9:15–11:15am. During these meetings free childcare is provided for children ages 0-5 by our volunteer staff who have all had background checks performed. The children play in age specific rooms in our church basement. During the two hours of fun, the children play, work on a craft, and have snack time.
“Say Yes” is this year’s theme!
Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin… (Zechariah 4:10 NLT)
Have you ever gotten to the end of a week, month or year and thought, “How did I get here? Where has the time gone?” It happens in our parenting, friendships, marriage and work- we get caught up in the urgent demands of the day-to-day, and then years go by, and we realize we haven’t been making the small choices that will get us where we actually wanted to be. So this is the year to make some moves.
SAY “YES.”
It’s amazing how one little word can change your life. But too often, our ‘yeses’ are reserved for default decisions we aren’t even intentionally making or the stuff we feel obligated to do. What if we started saying ‘yes’ to the important things? Yes, to parenting on purpose. Yes, to significant challenges and out-of-your-comfort-zone opportunities. Yes, to your marriage. Invitations to connect with others? Yes, please. Saying yes opens us up to new ways of thinking and helps cultivate a growth mindset. To clarify, we’re not talking about people-pleasing or over-extending yourself. In fact, it’s the opposite. Developing a ‘yes’ mindset is living intentionally, focused on your goals for yourself and your family. It’s about listening to God’s still, small voice and doing the brave things rather than the easy things. Now is your opportunity to develop a spirit of adventure and make new memories.
Now is your chance to invite your kids along for the thrill that comes with doing hard things. You are wildly capable. Get uncomfortable. Persevere and say yes to the next small brave step God asks you to take.
Have you ever gotten to the end of a week, month or year and thought, “How did I get here? Where has the time gone?” It happens in our parenting, friendships, marriage and work- we get caught up in the urgent demands of the day-to-day, and then years go by, and we realize we haven’t been making the small choices that will get us where we actually wanted to be. So this is the year to make some moves.
SAY “YES.”
It’s amazing how one little word can change your life. But too often, our ‘yeses’ are reserved for default decisions we aren’t even intentionally making or the stuff we feel obligated to do. What if we started saying ‘yes’ to the important things? Yes, to parenting on purpose. Yes, to significant challenges and out-of-your-comfort-zone opportunities. Yes, to your marriage. Invitations to connect with others? Yes, please. Saying yes opens us up to new ways of thinking and helps cultivate a growth mindset. To clarify, we’re not talking about people-pleasing or over-extending yourself. In fact, it’s the opposite. Developing a ‘yes’ mindset is living intentionally, focused on your goals for yourself and your family. It’s about listening to God’s still, small voice and doing the brave things rather than the easy things. Now is your opportunity to develop a spirit of adventure and make new memories.
Now is your chance to invite your kids along for the thrill that comes with doing hard things. You are wildly capable. Get uncomfortable. Persevere and say yes to the next small brave step God asks you to take.