THE WORK of the MOTHERS’ UNION
ACTION AND OUTREACH – Co-ordinator Sue Griffiths
Away from it all holidays – which provides holidays for the needy, this is run by a small dedicated committee.
Prison Visitors – members join the inmates every Sunday for the Eucharist, after which they join them for coffee and a chat. We have recently brought hymn books and from this year every prisoner will receive an Easter and Christmas Card.
Overseas link – we have a prayer link with the Diocese of the Highveld, Harare, Bangladash, Rokon and Sebi. It is hoped that we can improve our links via the internet.
Speakers and Training also comes within the A & O unit.
FAITH AND POLICY – Co-ordinator Pauline Thompson
This unit oversees the Social Policies of the MU, all Prayer and spirituality, runs Retreats and Quite Days within the Dioceses and provides many very important documents relating to social issues and useful literature which can be used by members and clergy. The unit also cares for all Indoor Members who receive birthday, Easter and Christmas together with a Prayer Diary twice a year.
MARKETING – Co-ordinator Kate Staton
This unit aims to promote the MU either by events or by its’ literature, for example the 4 times a year wonderful magazine Home and Family and the News and Views publication which is issued free to all members twice a year, and also have oversight of our Diocesan Membership. We have also recently appointed a Young Members Rep to encourage younger members.
FINANCE AND CENTRAL SERVICES - Co-ordinator Maureen Mahoney.
This is the unit that oversees the day be day running of the Diocesan organisation. It consists of the President, Secretary (Mrs Sheila Wells) and Treasurer (Mrs Pat Jarratt).