MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is an important part of St. Thomas Anglican 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 theme for MOPS this year is "Wild Hope"

Do you ever feel like your pilot light has gone out? Like the spark that once fueled your passion, clarity, and energy has been dimmed under the mental load of motherhood? Perhaps it’s the need to make 1 million decisions a day (so many decisions!) that causes you to never really feel confident you’re doing it right. Maybe you are in a season where you feel you are not showing up well for yourself or others; just going through the motions, trying to get to the end of the week. That is about to change because we’re declaring this the year of new things. A new season needs a new strategy, and we choose wild, contagious hope. Hope is not a passive exercise in wishing; it’s an active approach to living life engaged. Hope is generative. In Proverbs 13:12 we read, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fullled is a tree of life.”

Hope provides clarity, vision and vitality. Looking at the adversity and division that seems to be seeping into the fabric of our culture, hope offers another option – the opportunity to see new paths and ways of living that we might not have considered before. It reminds us that we can make a positive difference in our families and communities and that tough times will not paralyze us. Hope requires courage and trust because to see the new thing God is doing likely means going into the wilds – paths that take us through uncomfortable places and challenges that nourish our deepest longing. God is doing something new, and we can get our hopes up. It’s time for Wild Hope.

Want to join us?

WHEN? 3rd Saturday morning of the month, 9:30-11:30am,

CAN I BRING MY CHILDREN? YES. We offer free childcare at each meeting.

WHERE? St. Thomas Anglican Church, 7500 Logos Way, Gainesville, Va 20155

COST? $52, but St. Thomas Anglican Church covers half of the costs for each mom, so it’s only $26/person. If finances are still an issue, scholarships are available.

QUESTIONS? To ask questions about MOPS, email admin at stthomasac.org