MOMS

Making Our Mothering Significant

Mothers of all ages are welcome to join us for MOMS, where our theme for the coming year will be Hope in God Alone —

But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope:
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.”
—Lamentations 3:21–24

REGISTER NOW for Christmas Wreath Project Days at MOMS December 2 & 3. Your $12 registration will cover the cost of materials for a lovely wreath to bring home and enjoy. Please be sure to register by the end of the November 19 MOMS meeting so we can make sure to have enough supplies for everyone. (Don’t let cost be an obstacle! Contact Beth Nordquist for assistance.)

Motherhood is a good gift from the Lord. It is both sweet and sanctifying, cherished and challenging. Our days are filled with varied experiences that come with unique desires, both big and small, that are sometimes met but often go unfulfilled. In addition, we regularly find ourselves in the midst of storms — winds of cultural pressure, shifting waves of circumstances, and the changing temperature of emotions within our own homes can tempt us toward fear, anger, and despair. How do we face happy and hard days in a way that honors the Lord and blesses those around us? We look to Jesus recalling his steadfast love, unending mercies, and great faithfulness and we hope in him. We trust in his ways and his timing and believe that he is at work and will provide what we need for every circumstance. Please join us this year as we encourage one another and strive to hope in God in our mothering.

MOMS meets twice each month, September through May, usually the first and third weeks of each month. There are two schedule options:

  • Monday evenings, 7–9pm, through May 5
    (No childcare available for Monday evening MOMS)

  • Tuesday mornings, 9:30–11:30am, through May 6
    (Childcare is available at a modest cost for Tuesday morning MOMS but must be reserved in advance, as space is limited. Contact Maggie Sporleder to inquire about availability.)

Register here for either Monday or Tuesday MOMS.

At each MOMS meeting we hear a message aimed to help us grow in the Lord in a variety of areas, from discipling our children, growing our marriages, showing hospitality, and more. Each gathering also allows us to connect with other moms in small table groups so we can encourage and support each other throughout the year. Detailed schedule and speaker information is available below.

  • We offer wonderful care on Tuesday mornings for children ranging in age from infants to homeschoolers. Space is limited, so please endeavor to find your own childcare if possible. This opens up space and allows those who have no other childcare options to attend MOMS. If you are unable to secure childcare with family or friends, please contact Maggie Sporleder to inquire about availability.

    The cost for the Fall semester is $30 for one child, $48 for two, and $60 for 3 or more. We do not, however, want the cost to keep anyone from attending MOMS. Contact Beth Nordquist if you would like scholarship information.

    All moms with children in the program will be asked to serve one time during the year. The childcare coordinator will contact you to arrange a date for you to serve.

  • SEPTEMBER 16 & 17 | FALL KICKOFF
    To kick off a new season of MOMS, our Minister for Women, Pam Larson will unpack our theme for the year: Hope in God Alone. We’ll also enjoy a time of reconnecting and sweet fellowship.

    OCTOBER 7 & 8 | AMY KATTERSON
    Hope in Christ When Your Hands Are Full
    Mothers wear many hats and juggle many jobs. How do we find hope, focus, and endurance in the whirlwind of life's responsibilities? We'll consider Christ's call to the weary as well as look for practical ways to fix our hope on Him even when our days are so full.

    OCTOBER 21 & 22 | PASTOR JASON & NICOLE VADEN
    Battling Bitterness in Dark Seasons of Despair
    God, in His word, often gives place for even the most advanced saints to freely express feelings of despair in surreal seasons of undying pain. The Vaden’s will help point us to God's grand design in enlarging our hearts and strengthening our hope in Christ through scheduled seasons of unavoidable despair. They aim to do this by weaving real-life experiences together with biblical insights.

    NOVEMBER 4 & 5 | GLOBAL FOCUS: KELLIE S.
    God's Sustaining Promises and Practical Provision: A Look at the Life of Hagar
    Based around the story of Hagar and incorporating her own story and those of some of the women around her, Kellie will share how hope in God’s promises and provision have sustained her as mom and wife while navigating missionary life overseas.

    NOVEMBER 18 & 19 | SHARON DIERBERGER
    Nurturing Robust Mental Health
    Feelings of inadequacy, fear of failure, indecision, and guilt often rob us of joy and effectiveness. Why are these pitfalls so prevalent today, even in the church? How can we as Christian women avoid them and approach life with contagious confidence?

    DECEMBER 2 & 3 | JOCELYN ROGNLIN
    Project Day: Make a Christmas Wreath
    Join us for this hands-on event as Jocelyn, from Wild Glory Floral, guides us through creating a simple, beautifully handmade Christmas wreath. **Special registration required.

    *** CHRISTMAS BREAK ***

    JANUARY 13 & 14 | KRISTIN TABB
    Feasting on God’s Grace: Living Bread and Water
    Start the new year by considering how we can feast on the life of Jesus by thirsting for prayer and consuming God’s Word. We come to him so that we may have life!

    FEBRUARY 3 & 4 | VINCE & KATHY JOHNSON
    Hope for Intimacy in Marriage
    The Johnson’s will share personal reflections on how to cultivate relational and physical intimacy. Learn practical ways to foster marital closeness.

    FEBRUARY 17 & 18 | REID & NIKKI JILEK
    Hoping in God as He Writes our Kids’ Stories
    The Jileks will share some of the observations they’ve made over the years as college student ministers and provide some helpful considerations for parenting kids through the college transition, as well as how this impacts the parenting of little ones — all while keeping our eyes on Jesus, knowing that He holds our kids and is the author and sustainer of their faith.

    MARCH 3 & 4 | LIZ HOLST
    Trusting Jesus for Straying Kids
    We train up a child in the way he or she should go trusting that they will follow Jesus for life. It doesn’t always work out that way. What is our only hope? Jesus!!

    MARCH 17 & 18 | MOMS TESTIMONIES
    Get to know some of our fellow moms as they share about God’s faithfulness in their lives.

    MARCH 31 & APRIL 1 | DAWN ONUFROCK
    Finding Joy in and Intimacy with Jesus Through Suffering
    Suffering is hard and fear is real, but suffering also brings surprising gifts to those who know Jesus.

    APRIL 14 & 15 | KAREN CARLIN, ANNIKA KOEP, and LORIE JENSON
    Hope in God through Community
    Come hear how three of our North Church women have built a Titus 2 multigenerational community that encourages one another to hope in God through many different seasons and circumstances.

    MAY 5 & 6 | MOMS SPRING TEA
    Let's celebrate another year together! This last meeting is a delightful time of fellowship, food, and treasured friends.

  • To hear messages from previous MOMS meetings, visit
    The North Church Women podcast!