Past Events/News
Message from the President Elect, Jill Cannings
Sharing my passion for Mother’s Union – in step with God As we prepare for the next triennial I thought I would share a little of my passion for Mothers’ Union. I look forward to visiting branches and attending events during my time as your President, and sharing stories together. I often say I was “ordered” to join MU about 38 years ago by the then Branch leader. She was a forceful and very organized person with a military background. In fact I remain very indebted to her. At that stage I had two young children and...
read more50 Years Membership Certificates at Kingsthorpe Branch
Kingsthorpe Branch were pleased to welcome Barbara, our president, to present 50 years membership certificates to Margaret Glover and Mary Cheer at the morning service at St Mark’s Church on the 29th April. At the same service Helen Hickman was enrolled as a new member. The service was followed with cake and nibbles. Ruth, Branch Leader
read moreNew Diocesan President
At our forum meeting we elected our new diocesan president for the triennial beginning on 1st January 2019. The president elect is Mrs. Jill Cannings. Congratulations Jill. Peterborough diocese will be in good hands. Barbara Haynes . D.P.
read moreReceiving Maundy Money From The Queen
On Maundy Thursday I travelled to Windsor to receive Maundy money from the Queen. All arrangements and the service are meticulously organised. One is invited to attend with a carer/ companion, and my daughter Emma was delighted to take on that role! We stayed overnight in Windsor and arrived early at the appointed car park on the “long walk,” the impressive entry into Windsor Castle. After politely undertaken security checks, we were driven in a royal coach into the castle grounds. We took our places in St George’s chapel and were...
read moreAbington Church Festival of Angels
In November Abington Church held its first ever ‘Festival of Angels’. So I hear you say, what is this? I would describe it like a flower festival but with all things to do with angels! All the church groups were invited to produce a display with an angel theme (we were asked to be creative!), including information about the purpose of the group. Visitors to the church over the festival weekend were able to enjoy the many displays as well as discovering something about the variety of work undertaken by church members, both within...
read moreVigils for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Several branches in the diocese held vigils during the sixteen days. Awareness was raised and prayers...
read moreLong Service Award at Oakham
It was a great surprise to Joyce Halliday when she was awarded her 60 year long service certificate. Joyce thought that she was attending the monthly Communion service at the home where she is now a resident. There was certainly a look of surprise when her son wheeled her in and she saw that that there were members of her branch sitting there! During the service Canon Lee Francis-Dehqani handed over to me and the presentation was made. Joyce is an inspiration to her branch. Thank you Joyce for your commitment, something that has impressed me...
read moreVisit to Pitsford Branch
I spent a very happy and exciting afternoon with the members of Pitsford branch when I was able to enrol five new members. There are also two more new members waiting to be enrolled who were unable to be there. Thank you to branch leader Anne for your enthusiasm that led to new members wanting to be part of your branch. Excellent news. Barbara Haynes, Diocesan...
read moreTravelling Nativity Success Story
Our Mothers’ Union branch has knitted three nativity sets which go to different reception class children’s homes each night during Advent. One of the mums has videoed her son with it and this is what we’ve been sent. The mum is happy for you to use this and put it on the MU website if you like. Our first set has been in use since 2000. As the school has grown we’ve tried to keep up. There’s a lot of sheep knitting going on! Maggy I have been sent an adorable video of little Joseph playing with the nativity scene at home… I hope...
read moreMothers’ Union in Barbados
In October 2017 I visited my family in Barbados and was able to join the Mothers’ Union for a meeting. The Mothers’ Union branch was the Holy Trinity, St Philips, Barbados. They meet on the second Saturday in the month, in the afternoon. They start with worship, using the MU blue and red prayer books along with readings from the Bible. Afterwards a short committee meeting took place, which involved all branch members. They too had projects and also dealt with individuals. While the quiz Q and A from the Bible was in progress, the...
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