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
March 2020 Update
Due to guidelines concerning the Covid-19 outbreak, Mothers' Union events have now been cancelled and meetings suspended, including Thursday Prayers at Ely Cathedral and the Lady Day service at Haddenham Parish Church on Wednesday 25th March.
Midday Prayers and the Wave of Prayer
You can still be involved from home through the Mothers' Union midday prayers and the Wave of Prayer.
The Wave of prayer is a continuous expression of our commitment in prayer to each other. It runs throughout the year so that the work of members of each and every area in which Mothers' Union is active is prayed for at some point. We include this in our Midday Prayers.
https://www.mothersunion.org/what-we-do/faith-and-prayer/midday-prayers-wave-prayer
Our Christian faith is at the heart of our charity, and our prayer and worship is central to our work. We believe that prayer can be transformational and can make a huge difference to lives on an individual and community basis.
https://www.mothersunion.org/what-we-do/faith-and-prayer
For some members, who might be limited in what they can contribute to the wider community, praying at home is one thing they can engage in.
Midday Prayers and the Wave of Prayer
You can still be involved from home through the Mothers' Union midday prayers and the Wave of Prayer.
The Wave of prayer is a continuous expression of our commitment in prayer to each other. It runs throughout the year so that the work of members of each and every area in which Mothers' Union is active is prayed for at some point. We include this in our Midday Prayers.
https://www.mothersunion.org/what-we-do/faith-and-prayer/midday-prayers-wave-prayer
Our Christian faith is at the heart of our charity, and our prayer and worship is central to our work. We believe that prayer can be transformational and can make a huge difference to lives on an individual and community basis.
https://www.mothersunion.org/what-we-do/faith-and-prayer
For some members, who might be limited in what they can contribute to the wider community, praying at home is one thing they can engage in.
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. (01353 666883. dmtyepost@hotmail.com)
(The Mothers’ Union is a Registered Charity No.251394)
Website: www.mothersunion.org
Diocesan Website: www.elydiocese.org/mission/mothers-union