• Mom's Support Night (MSN)
• A curriculum Lending Library
• Co-ops, Field Trips, Service Opportunities, and Special Events

Our purpose is to provide a supportive environment where Christian home education can be learned and taught, where educational activities are shared among our children in an atmosphere of Christian love and discipline, and where opportunities for God-glorifying friendships among children and adult members can occur.

We are organized along cooperative committees which take responsibility for conducting our administrative business and planning our activities.  Every member accepts a committee assignment and is responsible for the small, specialized duties that go with her assignment.  This format has served us well since 1991 and Homesteaders is a well-run and productive organization thanks to our dedicated moms and their servants hearts and hands.  Student events are open to member children only.  Our monthly mothers meeting is designed primarily for member mothers, but visitors are welcome.

Homesteaders moms meet monthly for fellowship, business, and learning.  Meetings include devotional time and prayer, teaching tips, and informal group discussion.  Visitors are always welcome.  Join us on the 3rd Thursday during the school year from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. No meetings in December, June, July, or August.  Two visits to our monthly meeting are required if you desire to apply to join Homesteaders.  This will help both us and you determine if Homesteaders is a good fit for you and your family.  Membership for each new school year opens at the May MSN and closes on December 31 of that school year, though you are welcome to attend any of the Mom Support Night meetings. To see a brochure with more information, please click here.

If you have questions regarding the Homesteaders ministry, you may contact our facilitator, Beckie Childress, at bpchildress@gmail.com.   Before membership is complete, all necessary interviews, paperwork, and fees must be submitted to the membership secretary and approved by the executive committee.

Homesteaders is a ministry of Columbia Presbyterian Church, and most of our meetings take place in their building located at 10001 Route 108 in Columbia MD.