"I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me"- John 10:14 NIV
The International Moms Group (IMG) is an outreach to international students or visiting scholars who are also wives, husbands, or parents. We also welcome their family members. IMG offers opportunities for international families to experience genuine friendship with local Americans. IMG hosts casual gatherings where children can play while the adults get to know each other.
Specifically, potluck dinner gatherings are regularly held on the first Monday evening of each month at a partner church or at a group member’s home and yard.
IMG also plans daytime or weekend gatherings seasonally, which may be held at playgrounds, libraries, volunteer homes, and other family-friendly spaces.
IMG encourages its volunteers to invite individual international parents and their families for separate, smaller get-togethers. For example some volunteers host families for meals during holidays, or for birthday celebrations.
We seek to welcome and help families because of our deep respect for Jesus.
Meeting Location: Various "kid-friendly" homes among the group's community of moms
There are several different areas in which you can help prepare for and serve at these gatherings:
- Attend gatherings and get to know international families
- Drive families that need a ride to gatherings
- Assist with children’s activities, such as by leading a simple craft or organizing creative play or games
- Bring a main dish, side dish, fruit, snack, or dessert
- Set up and clean up
- Provide regular prayer support
For more information and to volunteer to help in some way, please contact IMG co-leaders at . You will have the opportunity to be added to the group’s gathering announcements.

