THE MOTHERS' UNION

The purpose of the Mothers' Union is to promote and encourage Christian and family life.  The Mothers' Union Branch in St Thomas' Church was established in 1906.

The Branch Chairman is Mrs Evelyn Lewis and members are involved at both area and diocesan levels in all aspects of Mothers' Union work.

The Branch meets in the Parish Hall on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm.  New members are always welcome.

 

St Thomas’s Mothers’ Union, having been founded in 1906, held

  A SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING

  TO CELEBRATE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDATION

on THURSDAY 14th SEPTEMBER, 2006

at 7.30pm in the PARISH CHURCH, EGLANTINE AVENUE

  GUEST SPEAKER:  LADY EAMES OBE

The service was very well attended by members from St Thomas's and also by a large number of members and friends from other parishes and denominations. The address by Lady Eames was much enjoyed by all.
Certificates for Long Service were presented to several members.
Afterwards a centenary cake was cut and enjoyed along with other refreshments.
On the following Sunday, Busy/Quiet bags to occupy young children during services and a new stand for the Mothers' Union banner were presented.

For photos of the event, see the gallery below.  Click on any picture for a larger view.

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Pictures taken at a Mothers' Union meeting with the theme 'Hats.'

The speaker was Annette Beaney.

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Click on either picture above to see a larger version in a new window

 

 

 

Mothers' Union Prayer
Loving Lord
We thank you for your love so freely given to us all.
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

The Mothers' Union is a world-wide organisation.  Here are links to the Mothers' Union in Ireland and to the Mothers' Union Headquarters in the UK.


Photo taken at a Summer Outing

 

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