Mothers' Union
The Mothers' Union is an International Christian charity that seeks to support families worldwide. The MU has members in 83 countries of the world and they all share one heartfelt vision - to bring about a world where God's love is shown through loving, respectful and flourishing relationships. MU members, including those here at St. Benedict's, actively pursue this goal through prayer, events and activities, and involvement with the local community.
The St. Benedict's Mothers' Union group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday at 10am. The programme for 2017 is outlined below
Monday 19th February | Holy Communion in Church | |
Monday 5th March | Meeting in Church - Janet, talking about knitting | |
Saturday 10th March | Preparing flowers for Mothering Sunday | |
Monday 19th March | Meeting in Church - Sarah Gitte, tales from my travel | |
Sunday 25th March | Cake stall in church | |
Sunday 1st April | Easter Sunday | |
Monday 16th April | Meeting in Church - tba | |
Monday 21st May | Holy Communion in Church | |
Monday 4th June | Meeting in Church - outing | |
Monday 18th June | Meeting in Church- Hazel Fountain, helping young people | |
Monday 2nd July | Meeting in Church - DIY to prepare for summer lunch | |
Monday 30th July | Meeting in Church - Summer Lunch with Guests and stalls from other branches | |
Monday 3rd September | Holy Communion in Church | |
Monday 17th September | Wave of Prayer followed by lunch - 11 am | |
Monday 1st October | Meeting in Church - John White Historic Churches Trust | |
Saturday 13th October | Deanery Autumn Fayre (date to be confirmed) | |
Monday 15th October | Meeting in Church - Dawn McCauley, Leprosy Mission | |
Monday 5th November | Meeting in Church - Joan Bartram, Christmas Flowers - to be confirmed | |
Monday 19th November | Meeting in Church -Richard Warr, tales from Camina | |
Sunday 25th November | Deanery Christmas Party - St Mark's Church Kingsthorpe | |
Monday 3rd December | Christmas Lunch | |
Monday 17th December | Holy Communion in Church |
If you are interested in joining the St. Benedict's Mothers' Union or would like to find out more about the work of the MU here at St. Benedict's, you should contact the vicar (see bottom of page)
If you would like to find out more about the Mothers' Union and its worldwide activities, there is a link to their website on the left-hand side of this page.
'Love mercy, seek justice and walk humbly with our God.' Micah 6:8.
The Mothers’ Union Prayer
Loving Lord,
we thank you for your love so freely given to us all.We pray for families around the world.
Bless the work of the Mothers' Union
as we seek to share your love
through the encouragement, strengthening and supportof marriage and family life.
Empowered by your Spirit, may we be united in prayer and worship,
and in love and service reach out as your hands across the world.In Jesus' name.
Amen