Upcoming Events for Children and Youth
Spring 2026 Roundup
YOUTH GROUP: March 4, 6pm-8pm
Monaca UMC’s Youth Group is back in the Carey Center this month. Open to all area youth, ages 11-18. Food provided!
COFFEE MUGS & KIDS CLUB: March 14 and April 11*, 10am-11am
An hour of story and craft time for the kids. Parents are welcome to drop off their children or stay for caffeine and conversation!
EASTER EGG HUNT: April 4, 10am
This joint effort of Aliquippa First and Monaca UMCs will be held at Aliquippa First UMC, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001. Fun for kids pre-K through 6th grade!
KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL EASTER PARTY: April 5, ~11:15am
A party during Sunday School time on Easter Sunday to celebrate our Risen Savior! Our Sunday School parties are always a popular treat for the kids!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
June 15-June 19, 9am-Noon, with a wrap-up party on June 19, Noon-1pm
For kids entering any grade level, K-12!
See this post or our registration page on Tithely for details and to register!
*Please note: The April meeting of Coffee Mugs & Kids Club will be the last opportunity to participate in this group until the fall. Be sure to check our Facebook page, website, and upcoming newsletters for announcements regarding future events.
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1Worship w/ Communion 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Holy Communion Offered
Church Sanctuary
+ Google calendarKids Sunday School ~11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm Begins immediately following the children's message during 11am worship in the sanctuary
+ Google calendarVBS Kick-Off Meeting 12pm from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm For volunteers to review plans for VBS and receive materials
+ Google calendar | 2 | 3Bowling Night @Baden Bowl from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm + Google calendar | 4No Youth Group Tonight from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Cancelled due to weather + Google calendarEves Meeting 6:30pm from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm  Evening women’s group of Monaca & Aliquippa First UMCsMeeting location alternates between the two churches. Aliquippa First UMC: Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov Monaca UMC: Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec + Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm  Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 5Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Knitting/crochet Group
Carey Community Center
+ Google calendar | 6NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 7AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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| 8Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pmTraditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns.
Church Sanctuary
+ Google calendarKids Sunday School ~11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pmBegins immediately following the children's message during 11am worship in the sanctuary
+ Google calendarSouper Sunday Soup Fellowship 12pm from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm + Google calendar | 9Book Club 7pm @Aliquippa First from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm "Reading United Methodists" monthly book club with snacks, books, and fellowship!This month's pick: Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling* Discussion led by: Dave Wilson *Possible movie night! 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa 15001 + Google calendar | 10Food Pantry Distribution 11am-Noon from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Free and open to all Monaca area and Center Township residents
+ Google calendarBowling Night @Baden Bowl from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm+ Google calendar | 11"PhDs" 6:30pm @Aliquippa First, Lounge from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pmFor "Projects Half Done" - knitting/crochet group; 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month
at Aliquippa First UMC
+ Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 12 | 13NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pmMeeting of Narcotics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 14Happy Valentine's Day all day + Google calendarCoffee Mugs & Kids Club 10am from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 2nd Saturday of each month. Fun for the kids; caffeine for the adults!
Carey Community Center
+ Google calendarAA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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| 15Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pmTraditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns.
Church Sanctuary
+ Google calendarKids Sunday School Valentine's Party ~11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm*Start time is approximate. Kids Sunday School begins immediately following the Children's message during 11am worship.
+ Google calendarInformational Meeting on Church Membership After Worship from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm For anyone considering membership at Monaca UMC + Google calendarMAT Meeting 12pm from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm + Google calendar | 16 | 17Hymn Sing 1:30pm @Brighton Rehab from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Brighton Wellness & Rehab
+ Google calendarBowling Night @Baden Bowl from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm+ Google calendar | 18No UWF Meeting This Month from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm + Google calendarAsh Wednesday Worship 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm  Open to the public
+ Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 19Newsletter Deadline Day all day Please submit any items for inclusion in the church's newsletter, THE MESSENGER, by the 3rd Thursday of the month.
+ Google calendarBusy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmKnitting/crochet Group
Carey Community Center
+ Google calendar | 20NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pmMeeting of Narcotics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 21AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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| 22Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pmTraditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns.
Church Sanctuary
+ Google calendarKids Sunday School ~11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pmBegins immediately following the children's message during 11am worship in the sanctuary
+ Google calendar | 23 | 24Bowling Night @Baden Bowl from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm+ Google calendar | 25Community Lenten Luncheon 12pm from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lunch at noon followed by a short reflection presented by Pastor Jim SandsFree and open to the public; goodwill offering accepted. Carey Community Center, 813 Indiana Avenue, Monaca, PA 15061 + Google calendar"PhDs" 6:30pm @Aliquippa First, Lounge from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm For "Projects Half Done" - knitting/crochet group; 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month
at Aliquippa First UMC
+ Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 26 | 27NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pmMeeting of Narcotics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 28AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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