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We see ourselves as practical as well as prayerful........get to know us better locally in these pages, and at the national and worldwide level here. We have branches throughout the diocese, and you're always welcome to join us. Branches in our diocese: Bishop's Castle, Bodenham, Bucknell, Church Stretton, Cleobury Mortimer, Colwall, Cradley, Mathon & Storridge, Cusop, Hereford St Nicholas, LAPH, Ledbury, Leominster, Marden, Moccas & Preston on Wye, Much Wenlock, Arrowvale (formerly called Pembridge), Pontesbury, Ross-on-Wye, Sutton St Nicholas, Yockleton Coronavirus - Unfortunately due to restrictions we are unable to hold midday prayers or any other events at this time. The Mothers' Union website offers resources and online services that you can access from the safety of your home. Please do get in touch if you want any additional information. Contact and Useful InformationWe are based at The Palace in Hereford where we have an office. opening times
Our office is usually open on Mondays, and you should get a response to telephone or personal calls between 9.30 am to 4.00 pm
address and contact information
stay in touch
We have a Facebook page do visit, like and follow us on social media Union Membership and LinksIf you'd like to join us (and with over 4 million members worldwide, you'll be in good company!) Membership and Fees
If you think you might like join us do take a look at the membership service.
We pay membership subscriptions to support our local and international charitable work, as well as fundraising. Our annual subscription for 2021 is £30.00 for branch members, £20.00 for indoor members, and £30 for diocesan members - enquire to see which option would be most suitable for you - 01432 373306 or via the Mother's Union email Download a Membership Form here. Diocesan President
Our Diocesan President is Andria Lewis
Members and Trustees
The other members of our Board of Trustees, who oversee and manage our work, are:
Janet Bumford, Anne Newman, (Action & Outreach-CIF), Linda McKinley (Finance & Treasurer/AFIA, CIF), Kalyani Menon (Faith & Policy, and Worldwide Links), Barbara Glasspoole, Sylvia Loader (MU Enterprise), Jean Pryke and our Chaplain, the Revd Penny Littlewood.
Other Members
Margaret Walker, cares for our Indoor Members.
Link Dioceses
Our Link Dioceses are: Yambio, in South Sudan; Garissa, in Kenya; Mbamili, in Nigeria; Willochra, in Australia: and Thailand.
Useful document downloads
Our ProjectsAs part of our plan, we have established three local projects which look to help those whose family life has met with adversity. Read more about each project and how you can help: Away From It All Breaks & Treats
We offer breaks and treats to families experiencing stress. Families are referred via various agencies, and we attempt to find (and fund) a break or treat that will give them a chance to get “away from it all”. We need:
Please contact the office by telephone on 01432 373306 or e.mail to receive further information and the application forms. Crisis Intervention Fund & Store
A new start in a new home is a lot more difficult if you have nothing to equip it with. We support a number of local agencies with goods and funds to help people get back on their feet again. We need:
Hereford Hospital Wash Bags
If you arrive in hospital as an emergency, say after a road accident, a fall in the street or having been suddenly taken ill at work, you haven’t had a chance to pack a bag. We provide the hospital with wash bags and toiletries for such people. We need:
We also support a number of other smaller projects: We also offer clergy officiating at church weddings the chance to present the happy couple with a card to accompany a candle as a souvenir of their day. We hope they’ll light their candle again on their anniversaries. Christmas Gifts for Clergy
We need:
And we have this leaflet available for keeping wedding costs down. Download – wedding ideas leaflet Other Projects
Recently, we sent all our Indoor Members a small cross – it’s such a useful pattern, we thought we’d keep it here for you! Download: cross in my pocket instructions We also encourage our members to support their local food banks and get involved in their parishes and communities. Here are some more ideas for getting involved On Your Patch. Download On Your Patch leaflet PrayersOur faith is at the heart of what we do and we host a variety of prayer events and days. Midday Prayers 2021
Every day, our members join in a worldwide Wave of Prayer at Midday. Every month on the second Thursday we hold a service in the Audley Chapel of Hereford Cathedral. Midday Prayers at the Cathedral – do join us if you are in town! Dates for when we are able to resume meeting
Midday prayers resources leaflet Members receive a copy of our prayer diary – Twice a year – to help us in our intercessions. If you would like a copy, please ask – we may have some spare. Wave of Prayer
All dioceses with a Mothers’ Union have links with other dioceses throughout the world. Our special links are with: Yambio, South Sudan And our turn (with them) in the Wave of Prayer is 8th – 10th June every year – when all our sisters and brothers throughout the world are praying especially for us, just as we pray for them in turn. Our Worldwide Co-ordinator, Kalyani Menon endeavours to stay in touch with our own link dioceses, and reports at our twice-yearly Council meetings on any communications she has had with them. Lady Day Services/Events 2021
Lady Day – the Feast of the Annunciation, usually on 25th March – has traditionally been a special day for us, and we mark it with services where we gather together around the diocese. We regret that due to the Corona Virus the Lady Day Services are cancelled, if we are able to set up virtual meetings/events we will let you know. Mothering Sunday – Make a Mother’s Day! March 14th 2021
Mothering Sunday is, as you might expect, also a special day for us, and resources and ideas are available for services and other activities. We also raise funds for our worldwide projects with the Make a Mother’s Day campaign – please take a look at the virtual gifts available, and support our work for women and families everywhere. Quiet Days/Meet and Greet/Study Days 2021
We organise Quiet Days and other events for our members to gather together in prayer, and for meditation and bible study. Details of each event will be added here. All are welcome to join us. These will be confirmed nearer to the time. Prayer and Worship Resources are always available Seasonal prayers and worship resources
Our Diocesan Chaplain is the Revd Penny Littlewood, who is always willing to support us in spiritual matters – please ask! Mother's Union NewsThere are always lots of events and activities happening. To find out more do get in touch. Wave of Prayer Week
Our Wave of Prayer Week is 8th to 10th June. Our theme for 2021 Rebuilding Hope and Confidence.
We will update our website with details of meetings and events when it is safe to resume so. If you require any further information please contact the office on Mondays – telephone 01432 373306 Council MeetingsWe meet several times a year, please do join us at a meeting. Dates for your Diary
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