| Download a copy of this very interesting article - Click Here Well worth a read. |
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There are 12 Posters available for branches to use for their own displays if they wish HERE |
| There is also a powerpoint entitled 'A Brief History of Newcastle MU' HERE |
| Download a copy of this invitation to give to people- Everyone welcome Click Here |
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Download a copy for your own use or at your branch: Click Here
PRAYERS for 150 Years of Mothers’ Union 2026
to be placed in the time capsule and for use in meetings
Mothers’ Union 150th Anniversary Prayer, Diocese of Newcastle
Lord of Light and Life,
we thank you for the vision of Mary Sumner,
for 150 years of The Mothers’ Union,
and for all the members who
have come and gone over this time.
Though diverse in many ways,
we are one in our desire to bring to others
the comfort and hope that should be felt by everyone.
Fill us with your Holy Spirit
that we may live in the ways of Mary Sumner,
with compassion and commitment.
Be our beacon of light as we journey on,
and help us to spread love, joy and peace
throughout this diocese and across the world;
in Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Mothers Union 150th Anniversary Provincial Prayer for the Province of York
Lord of all life,
we give you thanks for the 150th anniversary of the Mothers’ Union.
We bless you for the vision of Mary Sumner
to share the love of Jesus in support of family life.
We praise you for the mission and service
of the Mother’s Union across the world.
As we continue in the vision of our founder in this land,
we especially offer to you our work of outreach in prisons
and campaigns against domestic abuse,
gender-based violence and modern slavery.
We pray that you will pour out your Spirit upon us,
to bless, renew and refresh
the work of the Mothers’ Union in the Province of York.
Together and dispersed, may we bring glory to Jesus
and hope to our communities.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Our Hopes in Newcastle Diocese for the 150th Anniversary 2026
(also the diocesan ‘Year of Sharing’)
Many thanks for your commitment and prayers and for the many stories and photos about your branches.
Update and Reminder of suggestions for branch activities
On our website www.munewcastle.org.uk (Resources for displays/talks)
MU CAPSULE. This will be handed over to us from Carlisle Diocese on Sunday 10th May at 2.00pm in Hexham Abbey. We will hand it on to Durham Diocese on Sunday 17th May at 1.00pm in St Mary and St Cuthbert Church Hall, Chester-le-Street (parking available). Sheila Auld has written a prayer for the capsule and for us to use during the year.
‘MU on SUNDAY’ - MU members are asked to contribute to one Sunday service, eg Mothering Sunday or Mary Sumner Day (9th August) which falls on a Sunday this year. Perhaps leading intercessions? Signing Mary Sumner’s Prayer? Speaking about MU? (The PowerPoint on the website can be used for an illustrated talk.) Giving out MU prayer cards?
LIGHTING THE WAY. Our Central Gathering on Saturday 25th July in Newcastle Cathedral 10.00-2.00. This is our BIG Diocesan Celebration for 150th anniversary for members and friends. Exhibitions and Celebratory Midday Prayer. Coffee and lunch provided. Bring a friend. All welcome.
Fund-raising events for MU Projects – an opportunity to engage others.
The 150th Prayer Book - ‘Lighting the Way’ (150 prayers from across the globe) is available from MSH at £5.99. Jackie Moore’s prayer is included.
