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Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

Erin is an active participant in MOPS International, Inc. We're growing steadily, and invite you to join us! Please check out our 2008 Annual Report of Erin MOPS for more information.

The purpose of MOPS is to nurture every mother of preschoolers by meeting her distinct needs to the glory of Jesus Christ. Our team’s goals are as follows:

• To provide an open, warm, welcoming atmosphere.
• To make everyone feel she is a special member of the MOPS group.
• To provide support and encouragement to mothers.
• To build and strengthen caring relationships in MOPS.
• To provide an opportunity for social and spiritual enrichment.

The MOPS Story

Only eight women. The number was small, but the need was great: mothers of preschoolers needed time together to share common concerns, the first MOPS meeting took place in February of 1973 at Trinity Baptist Church in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. For two hours, while their children received care, these mothers talked, laughed, ate, passed a basket for child-care expenses, had a craft demonstration, and ended with a short devotional. In this humble beginning, the seeds of the MOPS concept and format were planted. The needs of the women were clear even then; to be nurtured and to know that mothering mattered. Their needs were met through the opportunity for friendship, creative outlets, and spiritual emphasis. Today the needs of women remain the same and are met in much the same way in MOPS groups all across the country and around the world.

MOPS Faith Position Statement

MOPS International is a Christian non-profit organization that believes in working with local churches to maximize ministry opportunities to God’s Kingdom. MOPS International programs are chartered in churches of many different denominations and Christian traditions, but all share the common desire to reach out with the gospel of Jesus Christ and to bring glory to God in everything.

2009-2010 Theme

When you become a mom, all your relationships change. It's like you have landed on a different planet—Planet Mom—and the relationships on Planet Mom don't look like the ones on your previous planet. Your relationship with yourself, your husband, girlfriends, extended family, community, and God have all changed. Many of these changes are positive, some are not. Even positive change requires adjustments on your part.

During the 2009-2010 MOPS year, we will explore how to thrive in relationships Together on Planet Mom. The foundation of being Together on Planet Mom is that God is with us and we are created for relationship with him and each other. The more we draw together in community, the better we are able to thrive as women and moms. Jesus promises: "For where two or three come together ... there am I with them." (Matthew 18:20)