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This site last updated on

25/07/2023

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Outreach

In response to the appeal for items for the refugees staying in Chester hotels, Norbury Mothers' Union knitters have dug into their stores of warm knitted hats, scarves, gloves and baby clothes to send all this to the appeal.

Norbury had their first outreach event in May since Covid. It was a Coffee Morning for the residents of Edwards Court Retirement Apartments. Events there are always well received by the residents, and they have lovely facilities. It was organised by Brenda and Eileen, our social concern reps. It raised £180 for AFIA and neo-natal projects.

Jubilee Celebrations

Norbury branch decided to make a Tapestry which represented the life of their church at the time of the Platinum Jubilee by getting each group in church to contribute what defined their role at Norbury.

They also had a Jubilee Lunch. Pictured is Maureen Allan who willingly bakes incredible cakes for every occasion at Church. The children call her 'The Cake Lady'.

York Provincial Service in Liverpool Cathedral

On Saturday, 6th November Lynne Hibbert and I (Di Waller both from Henbury MU) set off to Liverpool to attend the Mothers’ Union Provincial Eucharist. Can I say that Liverpool Cathedral is the first Cathedral we have been in where we had to take our coats off as it was so warm.
The procession of banners at the start of the service made your skin tingle, it was such a lovely sight. The Right Reverend Paul Bayes, Bishop of Liverpool preached. He is an MU member and wore his MU facemask. His sermon was thoughtful, short and amusing. He talked a lot about the work of the Mothers’ Union and the work we do in this country and abroad. It was a lovely service starting with the rousing hymn “Tell Out My Soul” followed by “Love Divine”, “Be Still for the Presence of the Lord” and ending with “Lord for that Word’’. We had a great day and returned home having experienced a lovely afternoon with MU friends, worship and fellowship.

Annual Gathering 2022

The good news is that we will be holding our Annual Gathering in Belfast in 2022 - with a Cathedral service on Friday 23rd September and the Annual Gathering at the International Conference Centre on Saturday 24th September, so put the dates in your diary now!

Prison Ministry

The latest batch of items which will be delivered to Thorn Cross and Styal Prison next week.
This batch includes release bags, foil blankets, waterproof ponchos, birthing bags and associated contents.
Thanks to members across the Diocese who have donated monies to our Prison Ministry to enable the purchase of all these items.

Cheshire Show

Bye Buy Childhood Campaign Guide

For further information about the campaign please go to www.byebuychildhood.org