Women’s Ministry & Outreach

There are a variety of ways that Christian women may want to get involved in outreach projects at both Monaca UMC and our sister church, First UMC of Aliquippa (or Aliquippa First, as it is often known):

The Eves

The Eves Women’s Group was formed to accommodate women who enjoy meeting in the evenings. The Eves gather on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm, with the meeting location alternating between the two churches. (Check our calendar for meeting locations.) This group is dedicated to raising funds and collecting needed items for church ministries and local charitable organizations, as well as taking on service projects to benefit the community. Past events include a bake-a-thon to show appreciation to First Responders, a trivia event, and a sock hop!

Most recently, the group has published a cookbook titled Food and Fellowship: When We Meet, We Eat! Members of both congregations have contributed close to 200 recipes such as Yankee Beef Stew, Slow Cooker Pierogi Casserole, Hot Chicken Salad, and Lemon Velvet Cake.

The books are $13 each and can be shipped via media mail within the contiguous US for an additional $4.50 per book. (You may pick up for free, of course!)

Cookbooks may be ordered via the link below:

You are also welcome to purchase with cash or check in person or by mail to either church. Be sure to note “cookbook” with your payment and provide your full name and contact information.

For more information, email secretaryfirstumc@gmail.com or call Kristen at (724) 833-5141.

Women’s Ministries

Women’s Ministries is an informal group of women at Monaca UMC, who raise money for causes in the community. This is the group behind the church’s annual rummage sale, held each spring. If you’d like to help with these fundraisers, contact us.

United Women in Faith

United Women in Faith (UWF) is a global organization hosted locally by Aliquippa First UMC. According to the UWF website, the organization seeks to “connect and nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship, and education that they can inspire, influence, and impact local and global communities.” This organization is open to women from The United Methodist Church as well as other faith traditions.

UWF meetings, which feature a program or speaker each month, are typically held at Aliquippa First UMC (2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001) at 1pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, September–June.* Please contact the church office at (724) 375-5287 or secretaryfirstumc@gmail.com for more information.

*There is no UWF meeting scheduled for January 2026.

Coming Up…

< April 2026 >
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
      1Youth Group 6pm from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
+ Google calendarEves Meeting 6:30pm from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Evening women’s group of Monaca & Aliquippa First UMCs
Meeting 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
2Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendarMaundy Thursday Seder Meal 6pm @Aliquippa First from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
First UMC, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001 + Google calendar
3Good Friday Tenebrae Service 3pm @Aliquippa First from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
First UMC, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001 + Google calendarNA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
4Easter Egg Hunt @Aliquippa First all day
2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001 + Google calendarAA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
5Happy Easter! all day
Celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior! + Google calendarWorship w/ Communion 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Holy Communion Offered Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Sunday School Easter 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 calendar
6 7Bowling Night @Baden Bowl from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
+ Google calendar
8"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 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
9 10NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
11Coffee 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 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
12Refresh & Recharge Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
+ 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 calendar
13Book Club 7pm–And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie @Aliquippa First, Lounge from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
"Reading United Methodists" monthly book club with snacks, books, and fellowship!
This month's pick: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Discussion led by: Kathy Cindric
2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa 15001 + Google calendar
14Food Pantry Distribution 11am-Noon from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Free and open to all Monaca area and Center Township residents + Google calendarChampionship Roll-Off from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
MUMC's Bowling League: 1st Half Winners vs. 2nd Half Winners + Google calendar
15United Women of Faith 1pm @Aliquippa First from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
2816 Brodhead Dr, Aliquippa, PA 15001 + Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
16Newsletter 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 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendar
17NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
18AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
19Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. 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 calendar
20 21Bowling Banquet from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
+ Google calendar
22Thank you, Administrative Professionals! all day
Thank you, Norma Coast and Kristen Sands! + Google calendarEarth Day all day
+ 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 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
23 24NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
25AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
26Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. 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 calendar
27 28 29AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
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