Who We Are
Who We Are
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MomCo Woodlake is a group for moms of all ages that meets at Woodlake United Methodist Church. We have a long-established, special group that is here to serve you through friendship and support.
We have a place for every mom; whether you just found out you are pregnant, have school-aged children, or are navigating relationships with your adult children. We believe moms make the world a better place and we are committed to making sure every mother knows she's not alone.
While we are a Christian faith-based group, it is not necessary to be a Christian to join us. Our goal is to connect moms with other moms in a safe and supportive environment no matter their religious affiliation.
What is MomCo?
What is MomCo?
Up until 2024, our group was known as MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). MOPS International has determined that as God has grown the ministry and the organization has expanded, we have outgrown the name MOPS. We turned a U.S.-based mom community into a global one that reaches 90 countries. Our specialty is creating a transformational mom community; therefore, our new name is shorthand for The Mom Community.
Commitment to Inclusivity
Commitment to Inclusivity
In response to God's unconditional love, we, the MomCo Leadership of Woodlake United Methodist Church, adopt the following statement as a sign of support for all God’s people. We affirm that all people are created in the image of God, and as beloved children of God, we are all worthy of God’s love and grace.
We believe God created our human family and called it good…
whatever your race, ethnicity, or heritage;
whether you are young, old, or somewhere in-between;
whether you are married, divorced, widowed, or single;
whatever your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or gender expression;
whether you are gay or straight, lesbian or bisexual, transgender or questioning.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to build a community that is loving, just, welcoming, and inclusive for all.
MOPS International - The Beginning
MOPS International - The Beginning
The first Moms of Preschoolers (MOPS) meeting took place in February 1973 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. For two hours, while their children received care, these mothers talked, laughed, ate, passed a basket for childcare expenses, had a craft demonstration, and ended with a short devotional.
Through friendship, creative outlets, and instruction, the women began to understand that “mothering matters.” The seeds for MOPS were planted. Today, there are MOPS groups across the United States and around the world.
The central focus of MOPS has always been to create a mom community that provides opportunities to encounter Jesus. We were a pioneering mom community with this mission, the first of its kind.
Our mission remains the same as it was in 1973. Our focus on Jesus is at the forefront of all we do. Our mission is not changing. The only change is a name refresh that brings more clarity about what we do.
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