FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FINANCES:
This sounds great! But how much does all this cost?
MOPS wants to be available to every mother of preschoolers, so if money is an issue and you need MOPS, then please contact our Finance person, Tracy W. or the Coordinator, Michelle L.. The cost for each meeting is $1.00 per mom and $1.00 per child. This amount includes expenses for childcare, crafts, hospitality, prizes/gifts for moms, publicity and speakers. In addition to above per meeting fee, a $24.00 fee is required of all MOPS moms each year which goes directly to MOPS International Membership. With payment, you will receive a MOPS International Membership benefit package.
What can I do if I want to attend MOPS but cannot afford it at this time?
Please request a scholarship through Tracy W..
How do scholarships work?
There are only a limited number of scholarships available, so please request based on true need only. Scholarships are confidential information and those involved are only known by the finance & registration leader and/or our MOPS coordinator.
REGISTRATION:
How do I register?
You can obtain a registration form from the church office by emailing them requesting such. Complete the form and send it (along with a check for the fees) to Union Center Christian Church, 950 Boswell Hill Road, Endicott, NY 13732 marked for the attention of Laura Kasson.
If you would like to try out our MOPS before you register, just come along as our guest!
MOPS MEETINGS:
Who brings all the food to the MOPS meeting?
Each discussion group will be assigned a meeting to bring food on a rotating basis. Drinks are always provided.
Can I advertise my home business at the MOPS meetings?
We want to keep the focus of MOPS on nurturing women. If, during the normal course of discussion, your home business occupation is brought up and someone else is interested in it, it would be fine for you to discuss further business before or after the MOPS meeting.
Is MOPS ever canceled because of bad weather and how will I know?
MOPS is rarely canceled because of bad weather. However, if the Union Endicott School district delays or cancels their school day, then Union Center MOPS will cancel also.
My daughter threw up this morning, but I could really use a break. Can I still come?
We would love to have you come to the meeting but would ask that you find alternate childcare for your child in order to attend. One thing we should remember here is that we need to be considerate of other children. Although missing a meeting is a bummer, bringing a sick child to MOPPETS will expose many other children to your child's illness. This could mean the following week we would have several more sick children and moms who would have to miss the next MOPS meeting. Remember the golden rule of childcare: "If this were someone else's sick child would I want my child to be exposed?"
PERSONAL:
What if I have a personal situation I'd like to share with someone in MOPS and ask for their prayer support?
The purpose of MOPS is "women nurturing women in their roles as wife, mother, homemaker, and woman." MOPS is the perfect place to receive the love and support you might need at certain times in your life. Please feel free to share concerns with your Discussion Group Leader and/or a MOPS Steering Team member with whom you feel comfortable. They will assist you in any way possible and pray for you in that situation.
If you'd like, they can notify the others (steering members, mentor mom) to be praying for your prayer request as well. Your request will be kept confidential. We would consider it a privilege to pray for you and your family.
I'm new to town and am interested in finding a good Bible-teaching church to attend. Can you tell me about Union Center Christian Church?
Some of the MOPS women call Union Center Christian Church their church home. It’s easy to connect into Union Center Christian Church through the relationships made at MOPS and then continue to grow and serve with some of these same women and connect with others. Union Center Christian Church offers two services: Sunday at 9:00am and 10:45am. There is a place for every age during all of these times. Feel free to call the church at (607) 754-8222 or talk to one of the pastors for more information.
