MOPS is an international organization designed to meet the needs of mothers of young children.
The goals of MOPS are to provide support and encouragement from other
moms who understand the challenges of raising young children, celebrate
motherhood and experience God’s love through relationships and
resources.2011 MOPS Schedule & Fees
MOPS meets from September to May. Meetings are held twice monthly on Mondays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The 2010-11 schedule is as follows:
| Fall 2011: September 12 & 26 October 17 & 31 November 14 & 28 December 5 | Spring 2012: January 9 & 23 February 13 & 27 March 5 & 26 April 9 & 23 May 14 |
Fees:
MOPS International dues: $23.95 (payable by check to VCBC)
Avon MOPS dues (can be paid in 2 installments in September and January):
$125 per year — no children in Moppets
$140 per year — 1 child
$160 per year — 2 or more children
Scholarships available
Registration
Complete the MOPS registration form for yourself, as well as the MOPPETS registration form for your children.
Please make checks out to "VCBC" and return completed forms with payment
to our finance coordinator:
Simona Fenn
8 Ledgewood Dr.
Farmington, CT 06032
Contact
Bridget Cirelli & Sally Schueler / avonmops@gmail.com
What is MOPS?
MOPS groups are communities that strive to meet the needs of every mom with children from birth through kindergarten. MOPS recognizes that all moms share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be. MOPS groups can help!
MOPS groups meet regularly to celebrate the joys of motherhood and to encourage each other through the challenges.
MOPS groups are chartered through local faith-based organizations,
including churches and parachurch ministries. While each group is
different, the MOPS program is built on several foundational principles:
> Community: MOPS provides an open,
caring, and accepting atmosphere where women can
come together to share
this important season of life.
> Mentoring: Mature women listen, encourage, and offer information and perspectives gained
through experience.
> Practical Instruction:
Teaching focuses on areas of common interest, offering inspiration and
information that is relevant to the life of a mother.
> Leadership Development:
MOPS groups are organized and run by mothers of preschoolers, as
well
as for mothers of preschoolers. Women who are involved in MOPS gain
confidence in their
leadership skills through the training and
experience they receive from MOPS.
The above principles can be carried out through different aspects of a MOPS group:
> Discussion: The intimate and
accepting atmosphere of a small group offers moms a chance to
share
their successes, failures, questions, and concerns. It is during these
times that a mom
realizes that she is not alone, and lifelong
friendships are formed.
> Teaching: Topics presented at MOPS meetings celebrate motherhood and meet a mom's
unique needs during this season of life.
> Creative Activities:
Through creative projects and presentations, women are encouraged to
experience the sense of accomplishment that comes with trying and
finishing new things.
> MOPPETS:
During most MOPS meetings, children are cared for in a program called
MOPPETS,
where they experience love in a preschool-like setting.
