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
Autumn Term
Our September Meeting was a Service of Holy Communion led by Revd Olivia Coles, Ely Diocesan Baptism+ Co-ordinator and Priest at Whittlesford Church.
Our speaker in October was Cathy Wright from Ely Foodbank and we collected donations of food.
At our November Meeting we welcome Nora Gardner, who will talk about Women and Children in the 17th Century.
We are invited to join March St Peter’s MU as they celebrate their 125th Anniversary Rally Service, led by Bishop Stephen. Tuesday 12 November at 2.30pm in St Peter’s Church March, followed by refreshments in the hall. For further info, please contact Pat Case: patcase.uk@gmail.com
Fordham & Quy Deanery Advent Service is on Monday 25 November at 12noon in St Andrew’s Church Soham, followed by a soup lunch. All welcome to come along.
Silent Vigil & Banner Witness, Ely Cathedral: Friday 6 December, 11.30am-12.30pm (as part of the “16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence”). Display in Cathedral until 20 December.
https://www.mothersunion.org/our-story/our-campaigns
Willingham MU will also be holding a Silent Vigil on Saturday 30 November at 4.30pm in St Mary & All Saints Church Willingham, followed by tea and cakes. All welcome to join them.
Wave of Prayer for Ely Diocese: 10 - 12 December. We remember our link Dioceses in Lusaka in Zambia; Shyogwe in Rwanda; Sokoto & Ikka in Nigeria; and Karimnagar in India.
https://www.mothersunion.org/what-we-do/faith-and-prayer/midday-prayers-wave-prayer
We end the term in December with a talk from Chris Knowles about “A Tale of Two Carols”. There will be seasonal refreshments to enjoy at this meeting.
Our AGM will be held on 8 January, when subs for 2020 are also due (which are £20).
Our speaker in October was Cathy Wright from Ely Foodbank and we collected donations of food.
At our November Meeting we welcome Nora Gardner, who will talk about Women and Children in the 17th Century.
We are invited to join March St Peter’s MU as they celebrate their 125th Anniversary Rally Service, led by Bishop Stephen. Tuesday 12 November at 2.30pm in St Peter’s Church March, followed by refreshments in the hall. For further info, please contact Pat Case: patcase.uk@gmail.com
Fordham & Quy Deanery Advent Service is on Monday 25 November at 12noon in St Andrew’s Church Soham, followed by a soup lunch. All welcome to come along.
Silent Vigil & Banner Witness, Ely Cathedral: Friday 6 December, 11.30am-12.30pm (as part of the “16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence”). Display in Cathedral until 20 December.
https://www.mothersunion.org/our-story/our-campaigns
Willingham MU will also be holding a Silent Vigil on Saturday 30 November at 4.30pm in St Mary & All Saints Church Willingham, followed by tea and cakes. All welcome to join them.
Wave of Prayer for Ely Diocese: 10 - 12 December. We remember our link Dioceses in Lusaka in Zambia; Shyogwe in Rwanda; Sokoto & Ikka in Nigeria; and Karimnagar in India.
https://www.mothersunion.org/what-we-do/faith-and-prayer/midday-prayers-wave-prayer
We end the term in December with a talk from Chris Knowles about “A Tale of Two Carols”. There will be seasonal refreshments to enjoy at this meeting.
Our AGM will be held on 8 January, when subs for 2020 are also due (which are £20).
Thursday Prayer
We meet every month for a half-hour of prayer in a Chapel in Ely Cathedral from 10.30-11am. The short service is led by Mothers’ Union members from around the Diocese of Ely, and is OPEN TO EVERYONE. There is a bible reading, short address, and a time of prayer. Afterwards, come to the Refectory Café for refreshments. Similar meetings are held at Little St Mary’s Church in Cambridge and All Saints Church in St. Ives
November 21: Working with Others.
Reading: Mark 4:30-32. Focus: The Wisbech Project.
December 19: Waiting.
Reading: Luke 1:3-9 & 15-17. Focus: Advent in our Lives.
Reading: Mark 4:30-32. Focus: The Wisbech Project.
December 19: Waiting.
Reading: Luke 1:3-9 & 15-17. Focus: Advent in our Lives.
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