The MomCo: The Mom Community
Are you a mom of little ones looking for a break? Would you like to meet other moms? Do you need a little encouragement and a cup of hot coffee? MomCo is here for you. We are a group committed to providing community and resources to mothers in Lafayette.
Whether you’re just starting your motherhood journey or you are deep in it, we invite you to join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evening of each month, September through May, at Sunrise Church. You can look forward to good discussions, the support of other moms, and a plate of yummy goodies at every single meeting.
In a world that values polish over vulnerability, we’re reclaiming the power of awkwardness. Why? Because awkward is authentic and charming. It’s a breath of fresh air. Sometimes in our quest to be seen as competent, professional, and sophisticated, we forget the value of being real. Isn’t it interesting how we love and appreciate awkwardness in others yet fight it off when we feel it in ourselves? Moms self-report loneliness in staggering statistics, probably because they feel no one truly knows the truest version of themselves. And there’s one way to make that happen – by getting awkward.
It’s simple but powerful: once you give yourself permission to be awkward, fear loses its edge. This is when growth happens, relationships deepen, and obedience moves us from frustration to abundance. Perhaps, awkwardness isn’t a weakness but your greatest asset. What a liberation!
We’re entering a new era of earnestness. It’s about showing up as awkward as necessary to express real kindness to other moms. We will be wild, weird, fun, authentic, and a little freer. We will become comfortable embracing our unique spark because denying it leaves everyone around us starving for warmth and light.
This year is about to get awkward… in a good way.
MAKE IT AWKWARD!
WHO WE ARE: We are a group of moms that welcome any mom at any stage. While a majority of our group is made up of mom’s with kids that are school aged or younger, we have a place at the table for you no matter what stage of motherhood you are in.
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE: If you need childcare, just let us know and we are happy to accommodate! Please RSVP to Andrea at ramey013@gmail.com
WHEN AND WHERE: We meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month (Sept-May) from 6-8:00 pm at Sunrise Christian Reformed Church.
COORDINATOR
Andrea Vanderkleed
ramey013@gmail.com
CO-COORDINATOR
Becky Frash