Mothers' Union
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Mothers' Union meets at 2.15pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Exact dates can be found in the programme above. All are welcome to attend.
More info. on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/StMarysElyMU/
Diocesan Website: www.elydiocese.org/church-in-action/mothers-union
National Website: www.mothersunion.org
More info. on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/StMarysElyMU/
Diocesan Website: www.elydiocese.org/church-in-action/mothers-union
National Website: www.mothersunion.org
News for 2021
We are delighted to start meeting again this term on 8th September, beginning with our Holy Communion Service led by Revd Mike Banyard, Ely Diocesan MU Chaplain. New members are being enrolled by Helen Banyard, Ely Diocesan Trustee and Praying our Faith
Co-ordinator, and members joining from other branches will be welcomed. Followed by refreshments in the Church Rooms.
All welcome.
Ely Diocesan Mothers’ Union Quiet Day.
Great that we are holding our first Quiet Day for a while, being led by Revd Mike Banyard, MU Diocesan Chaplain.
Tuesday 14 September: 10am-2.30pm, St Mary’s Church Burwell.
Mike writes: “In the Bible you can find many interesting and diverse questions. This day is a great opportunity for learning and reflecting on some key biblical questions. These may well impact all our lives today.”
Please bring your own picnic lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided in mugs (mugs are cleaned in a dishwasher). Please bring your own mug/cup if you prefer. Face masks will be needed.
(Contact Helen Banyard for further info: 01353 969304 / banyardhelen@yahoo.co.uk)
MU Annual Gathering, Saturday 25 September: 11am-2.30pm.
This National MU Meeting will be held on-line again, with content shaped by the member steering group, to present an informative and inspiring “virtual” day.
The 2021 Programme is now available to download, and additional information, including the link to the YouTube Premiere will be added to the MU Website over the coming weeks.
More info here: www.mothersunion.org/get-involved/whats-on/general-meeting-2020
“Celebrating 145 years of Mothers’ Union” Garden Party.
Many of us were able to meet up in July at the Garden Party held in the Bishop of Ely’s garden: “Celebrating 145 years of Mothers’ Union”. We were blessed with fine weather and enjoyed afternoon tea together. Bishop Stephen spoke encouragingly about the work Mothers’ Union had continued to do, and Hazel Williams updated us with the latest MU news. There was a card and gift stall, a Worldwide Links display, and a raffle was held. Together with donations and raffle proceeds, £286 was raised for MU Projects.
Co-ordinator, and members joining from other branches will be welcomed. Followed by refreshments in the Church Rooms.
All welcome.
Ely Diocesan Mothers’ Union Quiet Day.
Great that we are holding our first Quiet Day for a while, being led by Revd Mike Banyard, MU Diocesan Chaplain.
Tuesday 14 September: 10am-2.30pm, St Mary’s Church Burwell.
Mike writes: “In the Bible you can find many interesting and diverse questions. This day is a great opportunity for learning and reflecting on some key biblical questions. These may well impact all our lives today.”
Please bring your own picnic lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided in mugs (mugs are cleaned in a dishwasher). Please bring your own mug/cup if you prefer. Face masks will be needed.
(Contact Helen Banyard for further info: 01353 969304 / banyardhelen@yahoo.co.uk)
MU Annual Gathering, Saturday 25 September: 11am-2.30pm.
This National MU Meeting will be held on-line again, with content shaped by the member steering group, to present an informative and inspiring “virtual” day.
The 2021 Programme is now available to download, and additional information, including the link to the YouTube Premiere will be added to the MU Website over the coming weeks.
More info here: www.mothersunion.org/get-involved/whats-on/general-meeting-2020
“Celebrating 145 years of Mothers’ Union” Garden Party.
Many of us were able to meet up in July at the Garden Party held in the Bishop of Ely’s garden: “Celebrating 145 years of Mothers’ Union”. We were blessed with fine weather and enjoyed afternoon tea together. Bishop Stephen spoke encouragingly about the work Mothers’ Union had continued to do, and Hazel Williams updated us with the latest MU news. There was a card and gift stall, a Worldwide Links display, and a raffle was held. Together with donations and raffle proceeds, £286 was raised for MU Projects.
Events
16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence campaign: 25 Nov-10 Dec.
This is an international campaign that takes place each year from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) until 10 December (International Human Rights Day). Mothers’ Union Members around the world support the UN Campaign which calls for an end to all gender-based violence – violence carried out most often against women and girls because of their gender. MU in the Ely Diocese held a Silent Vigil & Banner Witness at Ely Cathedral, with a campaign display, prayer tree, and exhibition of “Souls of Our Shoes”.
https://www.mothersunion.org/projects/16-days-activism-against-gender-based-violence
This is an international campaign that takes place each year from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) until 10 December (International Human Rights Day). Mothers’ Union Members around the world support the UN Campaign which calls for an end to all gender-based violence – violence carried out most often against women and girls because of their gender. MU in the Ely Diocese held a Silent Vigil & Banner Witness at Ely Cathedral, with a campaign display, prayer tree, and exhibition of “Souls of Our Shoes”.
https://www.mothersunion.org/projects/16-days-activism-against-gender-based-violence
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We held our Annual Overseas Day in March, which raised £160 for MU work overseas. After an enjoyable lunch, there was a short service, followed by a very interesting illustrated talk by our speaker Gill Uttin, the Ely Diocesan Worldwide Links Officer. She talked about our Diocesan links with countries overseas. These included Karimnagar, India and in Africa- Sokoto, Ika, Shyogwe and Lusaka. It was very inspiring to hear how hard MU members overseas work in sometimes extremely difficult circumstances. Many thanks to all who came along and supported the event, and to members for providing refreshments.
At our February meeting, we had an interesting talk from Barry Griffiths about Jimmy's Night Shelter, Cambridge. For over 20 years, Jimmy's has been providing help for the homeless in Cambridge. They work with the local community, volunteers and partner agencies to deliver 24/7 emergency accommodation and supported housing for those who would otherwise be homeless or vulnerably housed. In the last year, they have worked with over 400 different people, supporting them through positive changes and have helped over three quarters of them resettle into more suitable and stable accommodation, leading them towards an independent lifestyle.
We had an enjoyable afternoon at St Mary's MU Tea Party in July, and welcomed guests from Haddenham, Stretham and Wilburton. £130 was raised for the work of the MU. No meeting in August, but in September we begin our new programme and welcome Rev'd Natalie Andrews, our Team Vicar, to lead our worship and communion service on Wednesday 14 September at 2.15pm. New members always welcome.
The Annual Overseas Day was held at St Mary’s Church in April. Branch Leader, Joan Simper, welcomed members and guests to the meeting. After an enjoyable lunch, there was a short service, followed by a very interesting illustrated talk by our speaker, Sue Claydon from March. She spoke about her time working with the VSO in South Sudan, which was both a challenging and rewarding experience.
Members from across the Diocese of Ely gathered at St Peter's Church March, for the Mothers' Union Spring festival Day and AGM in April. The theme was "Transforming Community" and our President, Susan Baker, welcomed keynote speaker, Robert Dawes, from Mary Summer House. After the opening worship led by Revd Valerie Kilner, there were 3 morning sessions focussing on Living our MU Promises; Sharing our Ministries; and Transforming Communities Worldwide. After a bring and share lunch, we had a short AGM, including the afternoon with a session centred on Our Calling to Mission. Further info about becoming a Diocesan MU Member from Debbie Tye, Diocesan Members' Officer. (Email: muelydiocese@hotmail.com)
(The Mothers’ Union is a Registered Charity No.251394)
Website: www.mothersunion.org
Diocesan Website: www.elydiocese.org/church-in-action/mothers-union