Mothers' Union Diocese of Lincoln

31/10/2022

Against Gender-Based Violence
and Abuse in all its forms

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 November – 10 December) is an annual United Nations’ campaign. Mothers’ Union is joining with thousands of other organisations to encourage more people to stand up and stop all forms of violence. Our campaign is focused on the fact 1 in 3 women are victims of violence or abuse. To raise awareness of this disturbing reality, we are encouraging people to hold a three-minute silence at 1.03pm on Saturday 26 November (MU’s Global Day of Action). www.mothersunion.org

Mothers’ Union - Lincoln Diocese
Join us at Lincoln Cathedral on Saturday 26 November 11am for Prayer led by the Dean before walking down the hill to St Peter at Gowts Church for prayers and refreshments.

On 11th October, the International Day of the Girl Child, Mothers’ Union joins together in partnership with Women’s Aid to support their Come Together to End Domestic Abuse campaign so that no girl is raised in a world of abuse.

10/08/2022

Bourne's Mary Sumner Day service... well actually this was the lovely chat over drinks and biscuits afterwards, I hope you had a lovely celebration too.

25/05/2022

Congratulations to HM the Queen
A card made by Sue Bellamy with calligraphy by Derek Page and a message on your behalf was sent by Lincoln Diocesan President to Buckingham Palace. It read: Your Majesty, We send you love and prayers on your Platinum Jubilee 2022. Thank you for being our Patron and for the inspiration you have given to members over the years.

19/05/2022

A date for your Diary:
Winter Council and Celebration Eucharist on 10th November 2025 at Washingborough Methodist Chapel starting at 10am and ending by 2pm, bring own packed lunch.

19/05/2022

Summer Council AGM and Members’ Day
St Peter at Gowts Church Hall
Saturday 25 June 10am-3pm

All members are invited to join us! We start with coffee and biscuits, followed by the AGM which will include information about Branches and Fellowships as well as an update on worldwide MU and other potholder news. After midday prayers led by our Faith Co-ordinator, Kate Brown, our Chaplain will introduce us to Godly Play. Please bring a packed lunch and enjoy chatting with other members and friends. Our Celebration Service will be at 1.30pm in Church led by our Chaplain and MUzic will be followed by a slice of Celebration cake and a cup of tea or coffee before going home.

We look forward to welcoming each and everyone of you. Christine Bruce will be manning the MUe stall full of MU cards and other goodies. If you would like to bring a stall of your own, please do - and let Elizabeth or me know first. We are asking for volunteers to provide drinks and biscuits, so if you, your Branch or Fellowship would enjoy doing this, please let Elizabeth know [email protected]

We would love to celebrate the work you do as MU members, please bring along examples, photographs and ideas to share and inspire. And if you can trust us with them, we may be able to share some of these at the Minister’s lunch in July. Sylvia Rice-Oxley Diocesan President

12/05/2022

I am sure we all know someone who struggles with mental health issues. This week highlights an issue that touches all of our llives.

28/03/2022

Our Deanery Lady Day Service took place on Friday, 25th March 2022 at 2.00pm at St Mary’s Church, Horncastle. After a two year hiatus thanks to the pandemic, it was good to welcome members from Horncastle and Thimbleby, Woodhall Spa, Coningsby/Tattershall and Bardney branches.

The service was led by Revd Lynne Hawkins, ably supported by Revd Cilla Smith. We were privileged to have Revd Margaret Done as our guest speaker.

Five banners were proudly carried forward at the start of proceedings.

The service, which celebrated The Annunciation of our Lord, consisted of hymns, prayers, bible readings and Holy Communion. Single flowers were taken up by members of the congregation at the beginning of each prayer, and placed in a vase together by the altar, to give thanks for our family life and the family of the church.

Margaret then gave a most interesting talk on the two Mary’s, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Mary Sumner, the founder of the MU. She then had the gratifying task of enrolling Revd Lynne, her daughter, into the membership of the Mothers’ Union, and all the other members of the congregation reaffirmed their commitment.

We then all shared in receiving Holy Communion.

The service closed with the collection of the banners, which were processed out to a rousing version of ‘Tell Out My Soul’. Inspirational music was provided by Mr Michael Grantham at the piano.

Home made refreshments by the ladies of Thimbleby with Horncastle branch were then enjoyed by all in St Catherine’s Room, amidst fellowship and friendship, culminating in Margaret being presented with a bouquet of flowers.

Veta Jay, Leader of Thimbleby with Horncastle MU, thanked everyone who had helped to make the afternoon an enjoyable and successful occasion.

16/02/2022

The Ness and Welland Branch held their first face to face meeting yesterday, it was an AGM during which three new members were welcomed and we had our Diocesan President speak.

Sylvia was sharing her vision, which included encouraging the branches to keep trying, encouraging us all to be happy and to share the Good News of the Gospels and the MU.

This new year with our new president let's carry on sharing the love and the vision and let's remember to be happy!

14/02/2022

Mothers’ Union Tuesday 15th February - 2.15pm
Thurlby by Bourne

The Mothers’ Union will be holding their monthly meeting in St. Firmin's Church Hall, Chrust Street, Thurlby, PE10 OEH. Come along and say hello to your new Diocesan President Sylvia Rice Oxley!
We welcome anyone who is interested in any of our events. For more details ring Patsy (01778 423505).

07/02/2022

Mothers Union Diocesan Prayer

Loving Father,
As we begin this new triennium,
Help us to be a focus of love, support and transformation,
In our families, our churches, our communities and our Diocese.
In this time of change
Fill our hearts with new hope for the future
and help us to embrace the opportunities you bring before us.
In your name we pray
Amen.