Dear Fellow Members, This photo of a dog jumping on the sand was one of the entries in our photographic competition, in the category ‘something that made me smile’. I wonder what has made you smile recently? Perhaps it was an unexpected caller that you were able to invite into your house, or that phone…
There is an assortment of Birthday, Sympathy, Get Well, Anniversary, Thank you cards, and Just to Say cards available from Connor MUe contacts – Jean [E: jgjmacdonald@aol.com T: 028 7035 1072] and Angela [E: morwood26@btinternet.com T: 028 9263 8855]. The ladies also have a selection of Prayer Books (Pocket Prayers, Praying in Every Season, and Dear Lord), so please contact either of…
Dear Fellow MembersThis is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!What a glorious week of weather we have just had. At this time of the year when I see the primroses, bluebells, and cherry blossoms it makes me appreciate all the wonders of nature. As you know we…
Our party of walkers met on a sunny Monday morning at Holy Trinity Parish Church in Portrush. The rector, Canon Peter McDowell set us on our way with the Mothers’ Union Prayer. Our group included All Ireland President June, Regional coordinator for National Churches Trust Nina, Kim & Alicean from Agherton Parish and Jean &…
Covid-19 has brought many ‘firsts’ for so many people and for Connor Diocesan Mothers’ Union their latest first was to hold their Spring Council meeting via Zoom. For posterity photos of the participants are captured below. Preceding the meeting the ladies joined together in a service of worship which was led by their Diocesan Chaplain…
Our sincerest congratulations to Valerie Cathcart from Christ Church branch as the winner of the recent Mums in May Mascot and Logo Competition with her very beautiful and intricate designed logo shown below. The logo is being used extensively to help promote All Ireland President, June Butler’s ’21 in 21’ – Walk. Well done Valerie! New All-Ireland competition…
In lovely sunshine, AIP June was blessed on her way by The Reverend Canon Kevin Graham, Rector of St Bartholomew’s parish as she set off to complete the first of her walks in Connor Diocese. June was accompanied to Ormeau Bridge by Alberta Miskimmin, Co-ordinator of the Finance & Administration Unit. The Very Reverend Stephen…
Many congratulations to Mrs. Paddy Wallace, a member of All Saint’s Parish Church Mothers’ Union Branch, who today received the gift of Maundy Money from Her Majesty the Queen. By tradition, Royal Maundy takes place every year on Maundy Thursday. For more information on the Maundy Service click here. Speaking about receiving the Maundy Money,…
This year Mums In May challenges members to walk ‘21 in 21’ – this can be 21 yards, 21 laps, 21 furlongs, 21 kilometres, 21 miles or 21 something else……… let your imagination run wild…… Or you can think about walking 21 of your chosen length virtually and ask friends and family to support you!…
One of the many Mothers’ Union projects in Connor Diocese is AFIA (Away From It All), which provides short breaks for families who are experiencing difficulties. With travel restrictions in place for most of 2020 and as they look set to continue for most of 2021, we could not provide any AFIA experiences. The Connor…