St Matthews Anglican Church Mother’s Union

St Matthews Anglican Church Mother’s Union Anglican Church’s Mother’s Union (MU) organization

24/05/2026

Today is Pentecost, when the Church celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of its mission in the world.

In the Gospel, the risen Christ comes to his disciples in their fear and uncertainty, speaking peace and breathing his Spirit upon them. What was closed and guarded is opened, and those who were afraid are sent out with purpose and authority.

Pentecost reminds us that the life of the Church is sustained by the presence of the Holy Spirit, who brings peace, renews our hearts and sends us out to share the good news.

Scripture reading: John 20:19–22

‘When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”

After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”

When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”’

Prayer

Holy Spirit,
you come to us in our fear
and fill us with peace and new life.
Breathe your life into your Church,
renew our hearts
and send us out in faith and courage.
Help us to share the good news of Christ
in word and in action,
guided by your presence.

Amen.

22/05/2026

14 women were ordained on May 17, 2026, at a service at the Anglican Holy Cross Cathedral in Gaborone, Botswana.

They are the first women in the Province of the Church of Central Africa to be ordained.

‘History has been made,’ said the Most Revd Albert Chama (the Archbishop of Central Africa and Bishop of Lusaka).

The Rt Revd Vicentia Kgabe, Bishop of Pretoria in the Church of Southern Africa preached at the service and said: ‘Priesthood is not a reward, or a spiritual achievement... it is an invitation into servanthood… The world often associates leadership with power, status and visibility but the Church must never forget that its saviour washed feet before he carried the cross… May you, my sisters, become shepherds after the heart of Christ.’

Read more on Anglican News: https://bit.ly/3Rr9kAn

Anglican Diocese of Botswana
Diocese of Pretoria - Anglican Church of Southern Africa

20/05/2026

📅 On 5 June, the Anglican Communion Environment Network and the Anglican Peace and Justice Network are jointly hosting an online prayer meeting titled ‘Prayers of Lament and Hope: Restoring Peace with Creation’, to mark World Environment Day.

🌍 What is World Environment Day?
World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. This year’s theme, ‘A Global Call for Climate Action,’ calls on all to step in , and listen to the urgent signals the Earth is sending.

🙋 What can I expect from the event?
Join with Anglicans from around the world for scripture, meditation, music and prayers and to hear from the Rt Revd Ernesto Manuel (Bishop of Nampula in the Igreja Anglicana de Mocambique e Angola) and Amal Sarah (from the Renew Creation project, Church of Pakistan and Anglican Communion Youth Network).

🤷 Who is it for?
This online prayer gathering is for anyone interested in learning about the links between conflict and damage to the environment and hearing from Anglicans engaged in peace-building in areas of social and environmental tension.

Register for the 08:00 London time (BST) webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OcOcurcoRZCGYz88xC-KIw #/registration
Or
Register for the 19:00 London time (BST) webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-cFRxNpNRimHnDwRfG9zyA #/registration

Find out more on the Anglican Communion events calendar: www.anglicancommunion.org/events

14/05/2026

Today is Ascension Day, when the Church celebrates the risen Christ returning to the Father.

In the Gospel, Jesus blesses his disciples and is taken from their sight. This is not an ending, but a new beginning. Christ’s ascension affirms his authority and points to his continuing presence, as the disciples are sent out with joy to bear witness to what they have seen.

Ascension Day reminds us that Christ reigns with God and calls us to live as his witnesses in the world.

Scripture reading: Luke 24:50–51, 52–53

‘Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.

And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; and they were continually in the temple blessing God.’

Prayer

Risen and ascended Lord,
you reign in glory and fill all things with your presence.
Lift our hearts to where you are,
and strengthen us to bear witness to your love.
Send us out in joy and faith,
to serve you in the world you came to save.

Amen.

14/05/2026

Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer initiative. Now in its 10th year, it invites Christians across the world to join together in prayer from Ascension Day to Pentecost.

Starting today, and running between 14 to 24 May, Anglicans across the Communion are invited to join this wave of prayer in their own churches, communities and homes.

Together, let us pray, asking the Holy Spirit to renew the Church and draw more people into the love of Christ.

Find out more: thykingdomcome.global


Thy Kingdom Come

14/05/2026

Today we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ into heaven a reminder of His victory, His promise, and the hope we have in Him.

“As he was going, they continued to look up into heaven…” — Acts 1:9

May this Ascension Day strengthen our faith and fill our hearts with peace and hope.

Have a Blessed Ascension Day ✨

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