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Mothers' Union Ireland

The Worldwide President
Lynne Tembey

Lynne Tembey  is the current Worldwide President of Mothers' Union, elected for a  second term from 2016 - 2018. Lynne has been a member of Mothers' Union  for 35 years.  

All-Ireland President
Phyllis Grothier

The current All-Ireland President is Phyllis Grothier who hails from Fenagh, in our own Diocese. Phyllis is a wonderful advocate for Mothers' Union with the time, commitment and energy she puts into her role as All-Ireland President.



What is Mothers'Union?

Mothers' Union is a global Christian membership charity that has been providing a support network for families since 1876. Working through our 4 million-strong membership we campaign for policies which strengthen family life. Our focus on ending gender-based violence is promoted not only through advocacy, but through working sensitively with communities for increased gender equality. Our focus on improving the lives of children is a combination of lobbying for political change on issues such as commercialisation of childhood, and on practical outreach in the provision of parenting groups. Our members work with families who are going through times of stress and hardship bringing spiritual and practical support.

Working as ambassadors for Christ our goal is to see all people enjoy loving, respectful and flourishing relationships.
 


Mothers' Union
Caring for Children & Families
around the World
Mothers' Union   


Vision: Our vision is of a world where God's love is shown through loving, respectful, and flourishing relationships.

Mission: To demonstrate the Christian faith in action by the transformation of communities worldwide through the nurture of the family in its many forms.

Objects: To promote and support married life. To encourage parents in their role to develop the faith of their children To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service To promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children To help those whose family life has met with adversity

Values: Mothers' Union is firmly rooted in a voluntary ethos. Its governance, leadership, and programmes are driven by and undertaken through members around the world as they respond to God's call to faith and action.

Beliefs: We believe in the value of each individual and their unique qualities We believe in the value of relationships. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself.believe in the value of the family in its many forms as a source of love and support for individuals and the basis for a caring community

Links to useful Websites



http://www.mothersunion.ie/   ~ Mothers' Union Ireland


http://www.cashel.anglican.org/ ~ The Diocese of Cashel, Ferns, Ossory Website




www.mothersunion.org ~ Mothers' Union Head Office


https://www.ireland.anglican.org/ ~ Church of Ireland Website
Mary Sumner

In 1876 Mary Sumner, a clergyman’s wife living in nearby Old Alresford,  became concerned about how local mothers related their Christian faith  to family life. Wanting to encourage them she founded a small group  called the Mothers’ Union. She lived to see it become a worldwide  organisation, now with millions of members. She is buried outside  Winchester Cathedral.   



Lynne Tembey laying Flowers on the grave of Mary Sumner ~ 2016

Mothers' Union Prayer

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 support of 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



Mary Sumner’s Personal Prayer

All this day, O Lord,
 let me touch as many lives as possible for thee;
  and every life I touch, do thou by thy spirit quicken,
  whether through the word I speak,
  the prayer I breathe,
  or the life I live.
Amen.


A prayer from ‘Dear Lord’ for this season of Indoor Members’ Parties



Some things are ageless…..


God of my yesterdays and of my tomorrows you have used my past to shape me into the person I am today.

Now, as I look forward, give me courage and an open mind; help me trust that you will share with me whatever my future brings.

Then may I remember with wonder The way that you have met my need.

(Pam Snowman, Burley in Wharfdale MU, UK)



All-Ireland Dates

Theme for 2018:  “In Mary Sumner’s Footsteps”



Calendar for July - September 2018       


JULY
No Holy Communion Service
we pray for the members in every
Branch in our combined Dioceses

AUGUST
No Holy Communion Service
we pray for the members in every
Branch in our combined Dioceses
9 August
Mary Sumner Day



SEPTEMBER
6 September
Mothers’ Union All-Ireland Holy
Communion Service 11.15 a.m.
Christ Church Cathedral All Welcome
Derry & Raphoe with Limerick & Killaloe
8 September
Finance & Central Services All-Ireland Unit Meeting
10.30 a.m. St. Michan’s Church, Dublin 7
Upstairs room
8 September
Faith & Policy All-Ireland Unit Meeting
10.30 a.m. All-Saints Church Hall, Phibsboro, Dublin 7
8 September
Fundraising & Communication All-Ireland Unit Meeting
10.30 a.m. St. Michan’s Church, Dublin 7
Downstairs room
15 September
Action & Outreach All-Ireland Unit Meeting
10.30 a.m. St. Michan’s Church, Dublin 7
Upstairs room
17-18 September
Mothers’ Union General Meeting
and Service Celebration of
Triennium Wales
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
18-20 September
The National Ploughing Championships
Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
22 September
All-Ireland Trustees 10.30 a.m.
St. Michan’s Church, Dublin




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Clergy Newsletter



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The April Irish Spin
Mothers' Union



Click on the image on your right to watch a video telling you all about Mothers' Union.



Click on the images on the right to access some of the
Mums in May Activities
                    
          Tea Cosy Competition      Arm Chair Quiz                    

                
Sponsorship Forms        Mums in May Prayers

What Does Mothers' Union Do?

Marriage & Family Life:
Promote Christian marriage; Marriage preparation: Encourage parents and  carers through Mothers' Union Parenting Groups: Running Parent and  Toddler Groups; Volunteering in Child Contact Centres: Helping children  and families feel welcome in Church.

Practical Care in Tough Times:
Caring for families in need; Working in partnership to support victims  of domestic abuse, refugees, asylum, seekers and the homeless, etc;  Offering holidays to needy families; Befriending families of those in  Prison.

Activities Worldwide:
Training Mothers' Union Workers in their local communities; Promoting  Parenting and Literacy and Development; Initiating Family Life  Programmes; Supporting Mothers’ Union Overseas and Relief Funds.

Campaigning for a Just Society:
Drawing attention to social concern issues; Supporting gender equality;  Lobbying Governments; Contributing to programmes at the United Nations;  Promoting Fair Trade.

Prayer:
Prayer is at the heart of everything we do in the Mothers' Union.  Members in Ireland are linked with members around the world through the  Wave of Prayer and from time to time visits are exchanged. Within  Ireland members enjoy fellowship through the development of North/South  links between Dioceses and individual Branches.
   



  


Wave of Prayer 13th July - 29th July






13 - 15 July ~ Madagascar: Toliara: Jacqueline; Uganda: Mbale: Birah; Nigeria: Zaria: Hannah; Nigeria: Ndokwa: Joy; England: Rochester: Julia; India: Chhattisgarh

16 - 18 July ~ Malawi: Lake Malawi: Annie; Rwanda: Byumba: Consolee & Marie; Nigeria: Jalingo: Esther; England: St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich: Christine; India: Lucknow

20 - 22 July ~ Burundi: Giltega: Christine, Mathilde, Claudette & Azele; Kenya: Mbeere: Lucy & Mary; Kenya: Muranga South; Nigeria: Enugu North: Achugaonye; Tonga: Polynesia: Amelia; Church of South India: Jaffna

23 - 25 July ~ South Africa: George: Gloria; Kenya: Bungoma; Tanzania: Western Tanganyika: Mailes & Marcelina; Nigeria: Ideato: Onyinyechi & Comfort; Isle of Man: Sodor & Man: Pat; Canada: Toronto

27 - 29 July ~ Zambia: Northern Zambia: Judith; Tanzania: Mpwapwa: Veronica & Rose; Nigeria: Gusau: Helen; Nigeria: Osun: Beatrice; Australia: Sydney: Wendy; India: Rayalaseema
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