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The Journey of Epiphany

The link to February's Thursday Prayers will go live at noon on Thursday 14

Published: 12 January 2021

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Sandra Ashcroft

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Sandra Ashcroft. She was a member at St Andrew’s Dearnley and became the very first Archdeaconry President for Rochdale. She served the full six years and former MU President, Jean Williamson recalls her diligence and commitment in post. She then moved to the East Midlands from where we were saddened to receive news of her sudden passing.

Published: 16 December 2020

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Sylvia Evans

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Mrs Sylvia Evans. She was a longstanding MU member at St Paul's Walkden for over 50 years.

Our Prayers are with her family and loved ones.

Published: 30 November 2020

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Jean Sharples

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Mrs Jean Sharples on Thurs. 26th Nov. Jean was a long standing MU member of 55 years at All Saints and Martyrs Church , Middleton. She was one of the original members when the branch was formed in the 1960s. Jean, who had just celebrated her 90th birthday a few days ago, was a very active member and nothing gave her greater pleasure than joining with other MU members at events and celebrations like The Carol Service and our celebration evenings.

Published: 30 November 2020

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Sheran's Christmas Message

Available here to download is a copy of our Worldwide President's Christmas message which is also our indoor members reflection for December. This is such a wonderful message of hope, please share widely with members.

Published: 24 November 2020

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Christmas Appeal

This years Christmas Appeal features our work in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

MSH also have an exciting partnership with the BIG GIVE, which means online donations received via their website will be doubled! Click on this item for the appeal letter and online donation information.

Published: 24 November 2020

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Elizabeth Pratt

It is with great sadness we have been informed that Elizbeth Pratt who was Branch Leader and Lay Reader at Astley Bridge has passed away over the weekend of the 7th November 2020.

We give grateful thanks for Elizabeth’s faithful service within the Mothers’ Union. She was a former Trustee, Action and Outreach Coordinator and Deanery Leader. A keen attendee of council she was there just last year.

Please keep her family in your prayers.

Published: 16 November 2020

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Updated Meeting Guidelines

MSH have issued updated guidelines for holding MU meetings in light of the new lockdown restrictions.

Published: 05 November 2020

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***October Newsletter***

October newsletter available to download here now. Please share with members, your churches, friends or anyone who is interested!

Published: 29 October 2020

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Recommencing MU Meetings - New guidance

MSH has released some new guidance regarding branches meeting again during Covid times. Please read and consider the safety implications for your branch.

Published: 23 September 2020

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