Women's Ministries at MCC

This ministry provides women many different opportunities to grow together in their relationship with Christ while supporting each other. Within women's ministry, various activities are offered throughout the year that include Bible studies, luncheons, conferences, retreats, and much more!

Bible Studies MOPS -Mothers of Preschoolers Meals for New Moms Praying Moms Homeward Bound Covenant Women Stitches of Love Retreats Events

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Marin Morning Bible Study (MMBS)

Marin Morning Bible Study draws women together for weekly Bible study--not only women from this church, but women who live, work, and worship throughout Marin and Sonoma counties. This gathering takes place on Thursday mornings at Marin Covenant Church from 9:30 to noon, September through May. The Winter/Spring session begins on January 14th. 

Winter/Spring Session Offerings:   The Book of John (NAVPress),  Blessing Your Husband by Debra Evans or A Study of the Book "Captivating" by John & Stasi  Eldredge.

You do not want to miss these faith-based studies, register today!

Registration fee; partial scholarships available. Free children's program.

Questions? Email Linda Henn.

Marin Evening Bible Study (MEBS)

Is an evening women's Bible study for you? Why not try this group comprised of women of all generations? We welcome new women at any point during the year and would love to have you join us for study and fellowship!

This Bible Study option meets at MCC on the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of each month (Sept. - May) from 7:00 - 8:30 in Room 110. This year the group is studying Images of the Holy Spirit..

 You can register now or for more information email or call Kelley Laekas (407-0436).

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

MOPS is a group tailored to meet the needs of mothers of children from birth through kindergarten. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday mornings of each month from 9:30 to noon - starting September 8th. Moms receive encouragement, teaching and support from peers and mentor moms. Guest speakers are presented.  There is a small program fee; scholarships are available, and a childcare program is provided.

While we always have room for new moms, please note that our MOPPETS children's program fills up. Email Christi McElreath or call @ 789-0141 for more information or to reserve your MOPPETS spot(s). 

Meals for New Moms

This is an outreach to moms in our church family who are expecting a baby, have recently delivered, or are adopting a baby. Moms and their families are served through provision of six meals during the first weeks after the arrival of their baby. Contact Heather Galli (898-4739) for information.

Moms in Touch Prayer Groups

Groups of moms meet weekly during the school year to lift up in prayer the schools of their children, their teachers, administrators and especially their children. Grandmothers are invited. We can currently connect you with groups in Novato and Southern Marin.

Contact Beth Bardo at beth@marincovenant.org for more information.

Homeward Bound

An outreach to formerly homeless people who are living at Mill Street Center as they transition to permanent housing. MCC women provide meals two Wednesday evenings a month. Individual commitment is one meal every three months. Call Sue Hodgson at 453-1985 for more information.

Covenant Women

Information on Covenant Women is available at the Covenant website, www.covchurch.org. Click on Women Ministries.

Brenda Greco is the Marin Covenant connection to Covenant Women. We are currently and will continue for three years the ministry of supporting BREAK THE CHAINS, supporting:

HINDUSTANI COVENANT CHURCH-directly ministering to prositutes in Pune, India, through sharing the love of Christ to those shunned by all.

International Justice Mission (IJM) - actively rescuing and restoring trafficked people through the judicial system. 100% of our donations to IJM will go to five IJM bureaus freeing slaves in India. On average it takes $1000.00 to free one sex slave.

 

Stitches of Love

Stitches of Love meets at the home of Anke Betic at 7:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month to knit, crochet, stitch or quilt blankets. If you would rather, you can also connect with Anke or Ruth at church to get information and/or instruction on knitting a scarf for the homeless in Marin or sewing a blanket.

• Knitted scarves to serve Marin's homeless
  
• Knitted/crocheted  hats, sweaters and blankets go to: Pregnancy Resource Center, Guide Posts, Vets of Yountville, CA and San Francisco, CA.
  
• Flannel baby blankets hand-sewed 30x30 go to Standford Hospital for Preemie babies or babies that have entered into eternal rest. 

Call Ruth Schiller at 492-1431 for further information and directions to Anke's home.   

 In February  there will be a Make a Blanket Day for the Linus Project,  these blankets will go to children up to 18, that are going through a disaster.

 

Women's Retreats

Join other MCC women as we attend Triennial XIII from July 22 - 25, 2010 in Washington, D.C. What a great way to get away and grow with other women from Marin Covenant Church and other Covenant churches. You can find out more and register online by going to the Triennial website at www.triennialxiii.org. To find out who from MCC is planning on going, email Brenda Greco.

Special Events

We do not have any upcoming events to publicize. We are in the process of planning for next spring and will keep you posted as to the details.