The Mothers’ Union (MU) is the UK's largest Christian charity.....
'Its purpose is to be specially concerned with all that strengthens and preserves marriage and Christian family life.
As an Anglican-led worldwide organisation, they have more than 3.6 million members in 76 countries.'
In the Diocese of Ely we actively seek to provide support and care for families, both in local communities and through our links around the world.
Through our work people can experience the love of Christ, and discover or develop a personal relationship with God.
Caring for families in this diocese involves us in, for instance:
Running Parenting groups,
Providing holidays for stressed families,
Cambridge & Ely Child Contact Centres,
Visitors' Centres at Littlehey and Whitemoor Prisons,
Oakington Immigration Reception Centre,
Cambridge Women's Aid and Huntingdon Refuge.
Through prayer and fellowship we in the diocese support members in five linked dioceses - Juba, Maridi, Yambio & Yei in Sudan and Kigali in Rwanda.
ELY DIOCESE MOTHERS’ UNION - ELY CATHEDRAL BRANCH - ELY DEANERY
Branch Leader Angela Jones 01353 665810
Branch Secretary Joan Chamberlain 01353 663744
Branch Treasurer Ruby Johnson 01353 662372
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September 2009 - April 2010 PROGRAMME
All Branch meetings take place in THE CATHEDRAL CENTRE (unless stated otherwise) - 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Coffee is available from 7.00pm before Branch Meetings.
Wednesday 2 September
Branch Meeting. Our speaker will be Kate Allen on "Drugs Awareness".
Wednesday 3 October
M.U. Diocesan Quiet Retreat Day in the Cathedral Centre from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Led by the Revd Richard Inwood, Bishop of Bedford. Cost of day £15, which includes lunch. Contact 665810 to see if there are any places left.
Wednesday 7 October
Branch Meeting. Pam Blakeman will give a presentation of "A Mixed Bag" writings, poems and music about Ely.
Saturday 17 October
Diocesan Council Meeting. 10.00am for 10.30am start at Milton Church. Contact 665810 if you wish to attend.
Wednesday 4 November
M U. Diocesan Meeting in the Needhams Hall, City of Ely College, Downham Road, Ely. 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Michele Guinness writer and broadcaster, will speak on "Celebrating Festivals in the Home", and this will be a MU contribution to the Ely 900 events. Tickets £5 from MU Secretary Bishop Woodford House 01353 652725.
Tuessday 10 November
Branch Meeting "MU at Home" at Ty Celyn, 114,Cambridge Road, Ely. 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Informal meeting with coffee.
Wednesday 2 December
Branch meeting - December Social 7.30pm at the Cathedral Centre , Bring & Share Supper, with Entertainment.
Husbands and friends welcome.
As usual we will be supporting the Cambridge & Huntingdon Women's Refuges, money donations or gifts such as disposable nappies (all sizes) toiletries & new towels would be very welcome on the evening.
2010
Wednesday 13 January
Branch meeting. New Year Anthology - Poetry, readings, thoughts for Epiphany and the New Year, please bring something along to contribute, phone 663744 if you will be taking part. We will end with coffee. All welcome.
Wednesday 3 February
Branch A.G.M.. at 7.30pm in the Cathedral Centre, followed by a talk by Jan Munt.
Wednesday 3 March
Branch Meeting. Our speaker will be The Very Revd Dr.Michael Chandler, Dean of Ely, who will speak about "The Role of Ely Cathedral in the Community". All welcome.
Friday 6 March
Womens World Day of Prayer. Time & Venue of service to be announced.
Thursday 25 March
Lady Day, Details to be announced.
Wednesday 7 April
Branch Meeting. Our speaker will be Stephen Franklin who will talk on "Laughter in religion".
