Past Events/News
Mothers’ Union Retreat at Launde Abbey, 12th – 14th October 2020
DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH MOTHERS’ UNION RETREAT Launde Abbey Monday 12th to Wednesday 14th October 2020 Theme: 20/20 Vision MU members are very good at looking after others; we are not always good at looking after ourselves. There were times when Jesus needed to get away from the crowds and spend time in prayer and contemplation. A MU retreat, in beautiful surroundings with good food and the company of friends, gives the opportunity for both peace and quiet and also for fellowship. Total cost: £199.10 A deposit of £39.82 is required when...
read moreUnforced Rhythms of Grace
Early in October a group of Mothers’ Union members from the Diocese went to Launde Abbey, Leicestershire for spiritual refreshment and rest. Over the three days, Rev. Christine Ostler and Rev. Anne Davis led us to reflect on where God is in the daily rhythm of our lives, how to rest in his arms when the going gets tough, and how to allow God to meet our spiritual and physical needs. The following poem came out of the silence and stillness of Launde. The Abbey, surrounded by green hills, Where sheep walk the well worn tracks, Steeped in...
read moreSpotlight on Wellingborough Deanery
Branches: All Hallows All Saints Earls Barton The Harrowdens and Orlingbury Wollaston and Strixton Our Deanery Leader is Barbara Haynes, the past President of the diocesan Mothers’ Union. We come together as a Deanery to meet after Forum, to celebrate at our annual Deanery Festival and to hold a social evening to fund our current project. We are a deanery that believes in working together and also enjoy each other’s company during social and fund raising events. Our project just completed was ‘purse bells’. After hearing that a...
read moreThe 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
The members in Peterborough Diocese are all taking part in the campaign for the 16 days from November 25th – December 10th. Some branches have held vigils, some have had services using the resources from Mary Sumner House or prayer meetings and some have had displays in their churches to raise awareness. The picture shows the prayers written by Kingsthorpe branch for women and girls around the world who are abused in any way, which were then placed on the map. Barbara Haynes, Diocesan...
read moreMessage 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...
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