"The Mothers' Union (MU) is a Christian organisation with more than three and a half million members worldwide. The backbone of the MU is our worldwide network of volunteers. Whatever their individual backgrounds, our members are joined together by a commitment to marriage and family. Volunteers give their time unstintingly to help others, whether by running local projects, supporting international campaigns, or fundraising." (Source: Mother's Union website)
The Allington branch of the Mothers' Union is a very active group with around 60 members holding meetings every month (except August) preceded by a prayer meeting in Church. Visitors, including gentlemen, are always welcome to our meetings, which are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Church Hall.
We celebrate Communion at 10am on the first Wednesday of the month at 10am.
The monthly meeting is at 7.45pm in the church hall on Thursday 17th April preceded by the prayer group in church at 7.20pm. Pam Page will be telling us the fascinating story of the Quaker tapestry. The Quakers, or Society of Friends, have a most splendid record of campaigning for peace and caring for the underprivileged, dating back to Elizabeth Fry and prison reform in the 19th Century.
As part of our commitment to HOPE08 Christian service in the community - we are knitting bonnets for our special care baby units. There are other knitting opportunities including 12" squares or 6" by 4 foot blanket strips, teddies for tragedies and baby clothes for Operation Sunshine. We have patterns and do need more volunteer knitters and donations of baby wool and wool oddments: contact Marianna 751243.
Mothers' Union works locally in a parish, countywide or Diocesan in church speak, nationally and internationally. On Monday 12th May at 7pm in St Paul's church, Boxley Road, Maidstone there is to be a Diocesan Roadshow presentation to introduce the various units of social action, spirituality, outreach, literature and finance. There will be light refreshments and members will meet the unit coordinators and Diocesan President, Deborah Hartland. Can you identify a local need which further fulfils our charitable aims and objects? This meeting is for 'rank and file' members to see and question what projects they are supporting. Please contact me if you would like a lift there.
On Saturday 28th June a national and international Roadshow with the Worldwide President Rosemary Kempsall is in Worthing from 6.30pm-9.30pm. A coach will be leaving from this area mid-morning to enable us to enjoy a day out in Worthing and attend the meeting. The cost is £6 for the Roadshow and £10 (approx) for the coach. Do please get in touch as soon as you make your decision to come along for us to reserve your tickets. There may be some spaces on the coach for 'daytrippers' do please contact me and register your interest, you will be most welcome. Jackie Harlock, Branch Leader 688510
If you would like to book our church halls please contact Mr Prin on 01622 751287