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…

< September 2023 >
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
          1 2AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
3Worship w/ Communion 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Holy Communion Offered Church Sanctuary + Google calendarStaff-Parish Relations Committee Meeting from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Joint with Aliquippa First UMC at Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendar
4 5 6AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
7Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendar
8 9AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
10Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendar
11 12Community Lunch from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Held during monthly food pantry + Google calendarFood Pantry Distribution from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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13"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
14Spaghetti Dinner from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Carey Community Center + Google calendar
15 16AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
17Back to Church Sunday from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
First Day of Sunday School
Hot Dog Roast After Worship
+ 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
18 19Bowling League from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
+ Google calendar
20United Women in Faith Meeting from 1:00 pm to 12:00 am
(formerly United Methodist Women) business meeting and informative program at Aliquippa First UMC Map+ Google calendarStaff-Parish Relations Committee Meeting from 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm
+ Google calendarExecutive Council from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am
+ Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
21Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendar
22 23AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
24Worship 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 from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Starts following the children's message during worship, at approx. 11:15am. + Google calendar
25Annual Church Conference from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Our annual joint meeting with Aliquippa First UMC, led by Pastor Jim Sands and District Superintendent Deborah Ackley-Killian at Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendar
26Hymn Sing from 1:30 pm to 12:00 am
Click/tap for details Brighton Rehab + Google calendarBowling League from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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27"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
28 29 30AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar