Past Events/News
70km MU Prayer Pilgrimage 2019
To mark her 70th birthday Jill came up with the idea of a walking 70kms on a Prayer Pilgrimage. She identified a 2 week period in July 2019 and Deaneries planned walks. On the first day we were sent off with prayer by the Vice Dean from Peterborough Cathedral. Numerous supporters turned up to see us off. Each day Jill walked with various people. We visited St Botolfs and were treated to refreshments and prayers led by Rev’d Barbara. This was the pattern most days. That day we also visited St Paul’s church, and Paston and...
read moreVisit of Sheran Harper our World Wide President
In May 2019 it was a great joy to welcome Mrs Sheran Harper of Guyana who is our new worldwide president. She is a woman of great faith and experience. She has led the parenting programme for MU in many countries, and thereby improved the experiences of countless children and families. She was accompanied by Provincial President Nikki Sweatman. Representatives from Peterborough Deanery, complete with banners joined Jill Cannings, Diocesan President to greet them at Peterborough station. They were touched as the welcoming party greeted...
read moreAnswered Prayers in Antigua
Seeking some winter sun, and having never been to the West Indies, I thought I randomly chose Antigua, but have become aware that God’s hand was firmly in control. I knew that Mothers’ Union in the diocese had a link with NECA. However, I did not fully understand what that meant. In fact, it stands for North Eastern Caribbean and Aruba and spans 12 islands. E mails from NECA were exciting but intermittent depending on the internet. The islands are in the hurricane path and indeed Barbuda was devastated in 2017. I booked my...
read moreMothers’ 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.
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