What's Happening in August & Fall Information

Kristy Arnold • Women's Ministry Director
August 19, 2026

3 Minute Read
Women’s Ministy Updates

I hope you are finding joy this summer in spite of our smoky ambiance. Fall is close, but hopefully you can take time to soak up a few more moments of summer. I want to share a glimpse of what is coming in the next few weeks with more detailed information to come throughout the month.

Women’s Lunch

On Tuesday, August 18th, we have a Women’s Lunch. This is a simple time to catch up during summer. There is a $5 suggested donation for the meal. We will have a gluten free option for lunch as well. Child care is available by request.

Tuesday Bible Study

Our Tuesday morning study meets weekly during the school year from 9 to 11 am in the Commons. The time starts with yummy breakfast food provided by one of the multiple small groups that meet in the morning. We provide childcare for Tuesday morning. We also offer evening groups that follow the same study plan throughout the year. There is a Tuesday evening group that meets at 5:30pm and a Monday evening group at 6pm.

Our first Tuesday Morning Study starts Tuesday, at 9 am September 15th, in Mercer Creek’s Commons.

Our theme for the 2026-27 year is wisdom and our studies will be weaved with this theme throughout the year. We are completing 4 studies between September 9, 2026 and May 11th, 2027. Our kick off study is The Way of Wisdom - A Study of the Book of Proverbs. We will have in person sign ups and books for sale, on Sunday 9/6 & 9/13 and the morning of the 15th. Books will be $26. For the first study of the year, we request that everyone sign up --new and returning-- for updated contact information and group placement. New this year, we are providing an optional online registration; the link will be sent out closer to September 1st.

MOMCo

MOMCo encourages and equips moms of all aged children to realize their potential as mothers, women, and leaders in relationship to Jesus. We believe moms can change the course of history. That’s why we connect moms to a community of women in their own neighborhoods, who meet together to laugh, cry, and embrace the journey of motherhood. MOMCo groups are rallying women to be more honest, to feel more equipped, and to find one's identity by journeying alongside one another.

When you visit MOMCo, you can expect that there will be a warm welcome and an interesting speaker or video. You will meet other women who are in (or have been) in your stage of life.

MOMCo Kids is a place your kiddo (4 months - Kindergarten) will be happily received and cared for. They'll enjoy a story, games and a snack.

Our MOMCo group meets in person on the first and third Wednesday of each month September - May, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the Commons.

Our first official meeting for the 2026-27 year will be on September 23rd.

If you have questions about MOMCo, contact kristy.arnold@mercercreek.org. New this year, we are going to have moms register online; the link will be sent out in the next email.


Mercer Creek Women’s Retreat

We are already starting the planning for the Retreat 2027! This is one of my favorite weekends of the year. We will be heading back to the Enzian Inn in Leavenworth, WA. The dates are April 16-18, 2027.

Please join me in praying for the Women's Ministry in the month ahead. I am praying for us to grow deeper in relationship with Jesus this year.


Kristy



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September 14, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
My Journey Into MomCo & Volunteer Requests for the Fall
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August 31, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
MOMCo 2026-27 Theme & Registration
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Kristy Arnold

Women's Ministry Director

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Fall Women's Ministry Study 2026
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Kristy Arnold

Women's Ministry Director