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…

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  1 2 3Youth 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
4Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendar
5NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
6AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
7Worship 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 calendar
8Book Club 7pm–The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee @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: The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee
Discussion led by: Vera Lovewell
2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa 15001 + Google calendar
9Food Pantry Distribution 11am-Noon from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Free and open to all Monaca area and Center Township residents + Google calendar
10"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
11 12NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
13AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
14Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendar
152026 VBS 8:30am-Noon from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
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162026 VBS 8:30am-Noon from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
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172026 VBS 8:30am-Noon from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
+ Google calendarUnited 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
18Newsletter 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 calendar2026 VBS 8:30am-Noon from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
+ Google calendarBusy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendar
192026 VBS & Wrap-Up Party 8:30am-1:00pm from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
+ Google calendarNA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
20AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
21Happy Father's Day! all day
+ Google calendarWorship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendar
22 23 24"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
25 26NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
27Monaca Community Day @3pm-Fireworks all day
Visit our booth! near Monaca Riverfront Park & Pumphouse + Google calendarAA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
28Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendar
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