Welcome To Connor Mothers’ Union
Mothers’ Union in Connor Diocese has 1045 members in 53 branches and over 4 million members in 84 countries worldwide. There are 6 areas each with an area chairman. The diocese stretches from Ballycastle to Lisburn. The Diocesan President, Sally Cotter, is supported by the Diocesan Trustees. Members actively support projects locally and worldwide.
Thank you for visiting Connor MU website. Mothers’ Union is a wonderful organisation and I’m sure you will find our site interesting and informative. Why not join us? We are always happy to welcome new members. Do use the links to other MU sites to find out more about our work and witness both locally and worldwide.
Bishop of Connor
It is my delight to welcome you to the Connor Mothers’ Union Website. This is an exciting and new initiative that will help the Mothers’ Union share their stories and help people discover more of their excellent work and ministry.
Mothers' Union is supporting the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence. Day 15:
Don’t take part in doing those worthless things that are done in the dark. Instead, show how wrong they are. The light will show what these things are really like. Ephesians 5:11, 13
Merciful God bless those working with perpetrators of gender-based violence. Give them your resources to bring about lasting transformation of lives. Amen
#16days
Mothers' Union is supporting the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence. Day 14:
Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness. May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice. Psalm 72:1-2
Lord of the nations, we pray for governments as they deal with gender-based violence. May they make policy and law with wisdom and discernment. Amen
A third of people believe women who flirt are partially responsible for being raped. #16days
Mothers' Union is supporting the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence. Day 13:
Don’t copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Romans 12:2 (NLT)
All-powerful God break the patterns of abuse committed down the generations. Transform attitudes and behaviour for current and future relationships. Amen
Sexual violence is even more prevalent for younger women as one in three teenage girls have experienced some form of sexual violence from a partner. #16days
Mothers' Union is supporting the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence. Day 12:
Jesus said: Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. Matthew 18:3-5
Heavenly Father protect children who witness violence in the home. May they be given support to enable them to lead positive lives, in freedom from fear. Amen
Women aged 15-44 are more at risk from rape and domestic violence than from cancer, car accidents, war and malaria. #16days
Mothers' Union is supporting the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence. Day 11:
Then the king will answer, “The truth is, anything you did for any of my people here, you also did for me.” Matthew 25:40 (ERV)
Lord Jesus be with those who work with survivors of gender-based violence. May they be given the resources they need to offer long-lasting support. Amen
An estimated 35% of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or sexual violence by a non-partner at some point in their lives. #16days