GIRLFRIENDS CONNECT
OUR MISSION:
Build friendships, encourage women in spiritual growth and reach out to the women in our church family and community with the love of Jesus.
Girlfriends Connect is open to ALL adult women of Connect UMC…..no matter our age, we are all “girlfriends – sisters” in our hearts and support of each other. This is a fellowship for the women of our church.
OUR PURPOSE:
- Build Friendships:
- through our monthly get-together as we get to know each other
- through church events with our families
- through missions, social events and retreats
- through social media as we encourage and support
- Encourage:
- by lifting each other up through prayers and acts of service
- by becoming a prayer chain so we can lift each other during times of need and in times of joy.
- by becoming the nurturing ministry of the church – providing meals to families during difficult times.
- though devotionals and bible studies
- Reach Out:
- by supporting the other ministries of our church.
- by supporting and reaching out into our local communities.
To join us or find out more information, please Sasha Dinkins at sasha@connectumc.org , or Connect Admin Office at info@connectumc.org
2026 SCHEDULED EVENTS:
October 10th ~ 5:30 to 7:30pm ~ AR Workshop DIY
- All women of Connect are invited to a craft night at AR Workshop. Bring your daughters, sisters, moms, any other lady friends! We are meeting at AR Workshop in Edmond
- When: October 10th - craft class 5:30pm - 7:30pm, dinner following
- Where: AR Workshop, 1020 NW 192nd St., Edmond, OK (dinner location TBD)
- Cost: Craft $29 to $39+ per craft item + cost of your meal afterwards
- Select link below to be redirected to AR Workshop's registration/payment link. You will choose your craft item on registration site.
- Link: https://www.arworkshop.
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- Link: https://www.arworkshop.
- Deadline to pre-register and pre-pay for craft class: no later than October 5th (noon).
- Please send RSVP after you've registered to Sasha Dinkins (sasha@connectumc.org) to help with determining seating needs for restaurant.
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August 29th - 6:00pm ~ Roxy's Ice Cream Night Out
- All women of Connect are invited to meet for our end of summer night out. Bring your daughters, sisters, moms, any other lady friends! We are meeting at Roxy’s Ice Cream Edmond
- When: August 29th - 6:00pm
- Where: Roxy's Ice Cream Social, 23 W. 1st St. Suite 100 (at Edmond Railyard complex downtown).
- Cost: Price of your order.
- Please RSVP to Sasha Dinkins (sasha@connectumc.org) to help with determining seating needs.
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June 12th - 6:00pm - 9:00pm ~ Bricktown Girls Night Out
- All women of Connect are invited for night out in Bricktown. We will meet for dinner at Fuzzy's Taco, followed by a sunset OKC canal ride on the Bricktown Water Taxi. Paid parking is available in various locations downtown.
- When: Friday, June 12th, 6:00pm dinner followed by 8pm boat ride
- 6:00 pm: Dinner Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 208 Johnny Bench Dr., Suite C, OKC, OK
- 8:00 pm: Bricktown Water Taxi, 111 S. Mickey Mantle Dr., OKC, OK
- Water taxi ticket prices: $15.00 Adult under age 65 or $13.00 for Senior 65+
- Seating on the boat are limited, so please purchase online ASAP to ensure you have a reserved spot. (link below) https://bricktownwatertaxi.com/individual-tickets/
- Boat leaves the dock promptly at 8:00 PM! Check-in at ramp at least 10 minutes before departure
- RSVP Sasha Dinkins (sasha@connectumc.org) if you are planning to attend.
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May 16th - 10:30am - Noon ~ Mother's Day Brunch
- All women of Connect are invited to join us for an after “Mother’s Day” Potluck Brunch, to be held here. Invite your mom, sisters, daughter, or friends. Please bring two, separate, identical items for a gift exchange game ($5 to $10 value each max). Bring your favorite shareable brunch item and let’s enjoy time together.
- When: Saturday, May 16th, 10:30 - Noon
- Where: At Connect UMC
- Please RSVP to Sasha via email sasha@connectumc.org.
- We look forward to celebrating with you all!
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February 7th - 2:00 pm ~ Galentines Tea & Cookies
- All Women of Connect are invited join us for some tea and cookies at Connect! You are welcome to bring any other ladies with you. If able, please bring a dozen of your favorite cookies, and if they're homemade don't forget to include a couple copies of your recipe to share with the others!
- When: Saturday, February 7th - 2:00 pm
- Where: At Connect UMC
- We look forward to celebrating with you all!
Upcoming:
- Several events are planning stages now. (Potluck picnic, ice cream night, .... ) Will be updated as finalized. If you have any suggestions or activities you think would be great fellowship/fun for our group, please email your suggestion to sasha@connectumc.org
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Schedule will be updated as final details made, but for most up to date schedule, contact Sasha Dinkins to be added to private "email/text" group. Email: sasha@connectumc.org