Celebrating Mothers’ Union in
the Diocese of Sheffield
Welcome to our
Commissioning Service at
The Minster Church of St
George’s, Doncaster
February 2nd 2013 2.30pm
With 4 million members working in over 83 countries,
Mothers’ Union is passionate about caring for families
all around the world.
Mothers’ Union provides practical support…
In Sheffield Diocese…
Away From It All (AFIA) Holidays
Bye Buy Childhood Campaign
Toddler Groups
Virtual babies to show teenagers the reality of
parenthood
Prison Play Area
Parenting Courses
Trained Marriage Preparation Facilitators
Aid to families at local Refuge Centres
Knitted garments for premature babies at local
hospitals, jumpers and blankets sent to Africa
Retreats and Quiet Days all over the Diocese
Emergency Prayer Chain
For fellowship……find a branch near you or join us
for….
Coffee Mornings 1st Friday every month in Sheffield
Cathedral, Gallery 1554
Or see the diary of events on www.sheffieldmu.co.uk
Mothers’ Union Prayer
Loving Lord
We thank you for your love so freely given to us all.
We pray for families around the world.
Bless the work of the Mothers’ Union as we seek to
share your love through the encouragement,
strengthening and support of marriage and family life.
Empowered by your Spirit, may we be united in prayer
and worship, and, in love and service, reach out as your
hands across the world.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen
The Mary Sumner Prayer
Written in 1876 by Mothers' Union founder, Mary
Sumner
All this day, O Lord, let me touch as many lives as
possible for thee;
and every life I touch, do thou by thy spirit quicken,
whether through the word I speak,
the prayer I breathe, or the life I live.
Amen.
All our work is underpinned by our Christian faith
Mission: To demonstrate the Christian faith in action
by the transformation of communities worldwide
through the nurture of the family in its many forms.
Objectives:
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To promote and support married life
To encourage parents in their role to develop the
faith of their children
To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians
united in prayer, worship and service
To promote conditions in society favourable to
stable family life and the protection of children
To help those whose family life has met with
adversity
Sheffield Diocese has 9 Deaneries:
Adwick Le Street
Attercliffe
Doncaster & Snaith & Hatfield
Ecclesfield
Ecclesall
Laughton
Rotherham
Tankersley
Wath
For information about Deanery and Branch
activities: www.sheffieldmu.co.uk