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Mrs Sheran Harper


Congratulations to Mrs Sheran Harper who has been elected to succeed Lynne Tembey as Worldwide President of Mothers' Union. Sheran has made history by being the first person outside Great Britain to be elected Worldwide President

A record number of Mothers’ Union leaders from across the globe voted for Mrs Sheran Harper, who hails from Guyana, to represent and lead the 142 year old movement’s four million members in 84 countries.

“I am delighted to accept the role of Worldwide President for the new triennium. I feel very excited and privileged and I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our members who voted to make this dream a reality,” says Mrs Harper.

Sheran took take up her new position on 1st  January 2019.

We wish her every blessing in her role as Worldwide President.
June Butler MBE



June Butler MBE was elected to take up the role of All-Ireland President of Mothers' Union and we wish her every blessing in this new role.

The Mothers’ Union All-Ireland Commissioning Service of All-Ireland President June Butler MBE took place in Down Cathedral, English Street, Downpatrick BT30 6AB Northern Ireland on Sunday 24th March 2019 @ 3p.m. The new Trustee Board was also commissioned at this service.

June, who is a parishioner of Saintfield Parish, has been the MU Down and Dromore Diocesan President since January 2016. June is a member of both Down and Dromore Diocesan Council and General Synod.

June had the following to say about her election:
 
“Mothers’ Union is a member–led organisation and I feel both humbled and privileged to have been elected by members throughout Ireland as their next President.  For the three years beginning in January 2019 I will try my best, with God’s guidance and with support from all my talented colleagues, to lead Mothers’ Union in Ireland in a way that will encourage all our members to make a difference in their parishes and in their communities, as well as supporting projects worldwide. As ever, we will focus on the MU aims and objectives which are essentially to support family life in every context.”

The Commissioning of Mrs Sheran Harper as Worldwide President
& the new Global Trustee Board

Our Diocese was represented at the commissioning of Mrs Sheran Harper as World wide President of Mothers' Union in Southwark Cathedral by the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Right Revd. Justin Welby on Tuesday 26th February 2019.



        

The new global Trustee Board was also Commissioned by the Archbishop. They are Nikki Sweatman (South of England), Rev Libbie Crossman (Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, Australia, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea), Canon Catherine Hilton (North of England), Jennifer Barton (Wales), June Buter (All Ireland), Thembsie Mchunu (Central Africa, Nigeria, South Sudan, Sudan, Southern Africa, Kathleen Snow (Canada, South America, U.S.A, West Indies), Roshini Mendis (Korea, Myanmar, North India, South India, Sri Lanka), Paul Hindle (Scotland), Deaconess (Mary Kamwati (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Jerusalem and the Middle East) and  Marie-Pierrette Bezara (Burundi, Congo, Indian Ocean, Rwanda, West Africa).
Commissioning of June Butler ~ All-Ireland President
& The New Trustee Board

The Commissioning of June Butler, All-Ireland President of Mothers' Union, and the new Trustee Board took place in Down Cathedral on Sunday 24th April 2019.
We wish them all well as they guide and lead Mothers' Union into the future.

Hilary Dring and our new All-Ireland Chaplain, Canon Robert Deane, were commissioned at the Sevice of Holy Communion at Spring Council on Saturday 6th April in Christ Church Cathedral , Dublin

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



Calendar


NOVEMBER



16 Days of Activism against Gender-Base Violence

Mothers’ Union All-Ireland Vigils 2019

Saturday 23rd November

DIOCESE DATE, TIME & VENUE
  • Armagh
Saturday 23rd November, 9.30am-12noon Royal Hotel Cookstown.
  • Cashel, Ferns & Ossory
Saturday 23rd November @ 4pm St. Laserian’s, Old Leighlin
Sunday 8th December @ 4pm (including Souls of Our Shoes exhibition)
Christ Church, Waterford
Clogher TBC
Connor TBC
Cork, Cloyne & Ross
23rd or 24th November During Getaway 2019
Derry & Raphoe
Saturday, 23rd November, 9 30 am – 11 30 am White Horse Hotel, Londonderry
Down & Dromore
Saturday, 23rd November, 10 am Millbrook Lodge Hotel, Ballynahinch
Dublin & Glendalough
Saturday, 30th November , Time TBC Drumchondra Parish Church
Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh
Saturday, 30th November, 3 pm – 4 30 pm The Martin Memorial Hall, Killeshandra, Co Cavan
Limerick & Killaloe
Sunday, 17th November, 3 pm St Mary’s Church, Nenagh, Co Tipperary
Meath & Kildare
Saturday, November 23rd at 11.00amSt Mary’s Church, Navan, Co Meath
Tuam, Killala & Anchonry
Saturday, 23rd November, 10am-1pm The Parish Centre, Castlebar, Co Mayo

DECEMBER

5 December
Mothers’ Union All-Ireland Holy
Communion Service 11.15 a.m.
Christ Church Cathedral All Welcome


Click on the image to access the Spring
Clergy Newsletter



Click on the image above to access
The Autumn 2019 Edition of Irish Spin
Mothers' Union Leaflets



Mothers' Union produces many parenting leaflets and leaflets for families.

Click on the images on your left to download some of these leaflets.


Mothers' Union Parenting Leaflet



Mums Zone Leaflet
Mothers' Union



Click on the image above to access
dates from All-Ireland &
Mothers' Union Prayer Cycle 2020

Click on this image to view a video about
Mothers' Union

"Thursdays in Black"

At All-Ireland Council in Leixlip on Saturday 2nd November 2019, June Butler, All-Ireland President of Mothers' Union urged all present to join organisations nationally and internationally in supporting: "Thursdays in Black", a campaign of solidarity and advocacy against all forms of sexual and gender based violence. The All-Ireland Trustees wore black to launch this campaign in Mothers' Union.



Click on the image above to access an interview with
June Butler, All-Ireland President of Mothers' Union
about the Thursdays in Black campaign
Photos Galore

Above is a slideshow of photographs from All-Ireland Council in Leixlip on Saturday 3rd November2018. It features the tea cosies entered in "The Mums in May" competition, prize winners and the presentation to Phyllis Grothier to mark the end of her term as All-Ireland President of Mothers' Union.
All Ireland Council ~ Autumn 2018


MUMS IN MAY 2018 TEA COSY
COMPETITIONS

WRITING COMPETITION:

JOINT WINNERS -
Margaret Colvin Kilmore ~ Elphin & Ardagh Diocese
Margaret Schutz ~ Limerick & Killaloe Diocese

CRAFT COMPETITION:

JOINT WINNERS-
Margaret Hanthorne ~ Connor Diocese
Mary Good ~ Derry and Raphoe Diocese
Janice Mitchel ~ Down and Dromore Diocese

TWO RUNNERS-UP
Elizabeth Redding ~ Meath and Kildare Diocese
Jean Denner ~ Dublin and Glendalough Diocese




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.
   



  


Mothers' Union ~ Wave of Prayer
3rd December - 30th December




3 - 5 December ~ South Sudan: Akot: Mary; Tanzania: South West Tanganyika: Mariam & Philomena; Nigeria: Aba: Mgbechi; Nigeria: Irele-Ese Odo: Funmilola; England: Coventry: Jane; India: Cuttack

7 - 9 December ~ Southern Africa: Namibia: Hendrina; Kenya: Mouth Kenya South: Frashia; Nigeria: Northern Izon: Ibiene; Nigeria: Ijebu North: Victoria; England: Durnham: Kathleen

10 - 12 December ~ Zambia: Lusaka: Catherine; Rwanda: Shyogwe: Perpetue & Claudine; Nigeria: Sokoto: Felicia; Nigeria: Ikka: Mercy; England: Ely: Mrs Williams; India: Karimnagar

14 - 16 December ~ Madagascar: Fianarantsoa: Voahangy; Tanzania: Central Tanganyika: Grace & Gladys; Nigeria: Calabar: Dorothy: Nigeria: Igbomina: Janet & Justina; All-Ireland: Derry & Raphoe: Jacqui; Vanuatu: Banks & Torres: Rose & Shirley

17 - 19 December ~ South Sudan: Lui: Jenifa & Rina: Kenya: Embu: Susan & Nancy; Nigeria: Orlu: Dora & Florence; Nigeria: Awori: Folusola; Australia: The Murray: Eileen; India: Medak

21 - 23 December ~ Archbishops, Bishops and all clergy in the Anglican Communion

24 - 26 December ~ Refugees, internally displaced families and those living in a climate of fear

28 - 30 December ~ All involved with the responsibility of caring for and supporting family life




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