SAY YES!

This is YOUR year to SAY YES!
Yes
to joining in a community of Moms.

Yes to the new, unknown, and exciting! Yes to amazing experiences. Yes to being present in the moment, and relishing the little things!

What is MOPs?

MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers.

We know that we mother better together, so ALL moms are welcome at MOPS.

From the time you begin your motherhood journey (whatever that looks like for you - pregnancy/adoption/surrogacy/fostering)...to when your kiddo is in Kindergarten, our doors are open. We welcome women from all faith or non-faith backgrounds and beliefs. The vision of MOPS is to see no mom alone - because better moms make a better world!

 

What is MOMSNEXT?

MOMSNEXT is all about...what happens after the baby/toddler years are over! You are now sending your kids to school, helping them navigate complex social situations, running them to extracurriculars, helping with homework and you're figuring out how to raise and support these "big kids" as they take off in their world! Moms need support and community through these years as well. MOMSNEXT brings you relevant content to your life stage and allows you to connect with other moms of elementary-age kids (grade 1 - grade 6).

 

So How Does It Work?

Our program combines MOPS and MOMSNEXT into one group that meets weekly. We believe that we support each other best as a group of different ages-and-stages moms bringing different experiences and perspectives to the table.

At MOPS & MOMSNEXT River West, our vision is to provide an enjoyable, faith-based community where moms feel encouraged and supported in their mothering journey.

We build each other up. Talk together. Laugh together. Learn together. Cry together. Face challenges together. We are together on this motherhood journey.

 

What Should I Expect?

A MOPS & MOMSNEXT meeting includes information and converstion facilitated by guest speakers, demonstrations and videos. On the last Tuesday of every month, we get together for an activity night. We will be meeting at the church this season.

Some of our activities last year included: Edmonton corn maze, Pie and Pilates, Escape room, Murder-mystery evening, Guided craft night (supplies provided), and little gifts handed out for Christmas and end of year.

Some of our guest-speaker topics included: Women and Family Health Series, Developing Healthy Eating Habits, Mom Hacks, "Mom-versations, and MOPS DVDs.

Need a little mom connection? A little adult conversation? A moment to sit still? We do too. We're here for you. Oh! And guess what? We're ALL moms, too. So we totally get that you'll be running in the door at the last minute after getting the kids to bed. Chances are, we will be too! All you have to do is arrive, find a spot and have a seat. Conversation and laughter happens organically and with zero-pressure at MOPS (it usually starts along the lines of, "Hi! I'm _____ and I made it out of the house tonight!!")

Our hope is that you will find encouragement, support, relevant teaching, and opportunities to develop relationships with other women who are in your same season of life.

 

When Do We Meet?

Tuesday evenings from 7:30pm-9:30pm

(September 12, 2023 - May 28, 2024)

 

Where Do We Meet?

Our meetings are at River West Christian Church. 19815 45th Ave NW Edmonton.

Phone: 780-487-2275

Email: office@riverwestchurch.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1003244356399162

Please feel free to reach out to say "hi" or to connect with us via any of the links above

 

Why Is There A Fee?

Why do we charge a fee when many other groups in the community are free?

Glad you asked! We are affiliated with MOPs International (MOPS.org) and suscribe to their awesome program content for the whole year. Your fees go towards bringing you relevant content, funding activities, purchasing program supplies throughout the year and overhead costs.

Our fee is $180/year (or $20/month for 9 months).

Fees are payable as a lump sum at the beginning of the season on September 12, 2023 or in a divided sum (Sept and Jan).

If you are new to MOPS/MOMSNEXT, you are welcome to trial one evening for free!

If our fee is prohibitive for you, please still reach out to us. No mom left behind!!

 

River West Church MOPS & MOMSNEXT Program:

It’s a place to journey through motherhood together.

It’s the community we didn’t know would be so important until we became mothers.

It's here for you.

Join us for our 2023-2024 season!

 

Click here to register today!