The Three Rivers Group of Parishes
Church of England - Diocese of Ely
Chippenham, Fordham, Isleham, Kennett, Snailwell
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For more information, or to join, call Helen Banyard on 01638-721616. |
Mothers' Union 2012 Diocesan Marathon Relay
On Saturday, February 4 our Three Rivers Branch hosted the arrival of the MU book of Inspirations, which was brought from Soham by their Branch Members. It will take a year to go round the Diocese. Each Branch will add pages to this book of their thoughts, prayers and photographs about their involvement in the Mothers’ Union. Three Rivers MU members are put on a display of the work of the Mothers Union both in the United Kingdom and Overseas. We also enjoyed a soup and sandwich lunch – a big thank you to everyone who contributed to a successful morning.
Programme of meetings and events for 2012
Download the 2012 programme to print your own copy (PDF)
January:
Monday 23rd 10 - 12noon Coffee, Crafts and Cuttings Morning incl. Bring & Buy and Raffle Judy Abbott, 50 Mildenhall Road, Fordham.
February:
Saturday 4th - 11-1.30pm Receiving the MU book of Inspirations at The Victoria Hall, Fordham. Including Lunch and display of MU work.
Saturday 11th - 10am MU Marathon relay continues with 3 Rivers taking the Book to Burwell.
March:
Friday 2nd - 2.30pm Women’s World Day of Prayer at High Street Baptist Church, Isleham .
Wednesday 7th - 12-1.30pm Lent Lunch at Chippenham Village Hall.
Monday 12th - Day of Reflection at St Mary’s Church, Ely with Bishop David Thomson.
Monday 26th - 2.30pm Deanery Lady Day Service at Soham Church.
Isleham Lent Lunch-TBA
April:
Tuesday 3rd - Deanery wave of prayer.
Monday 23rd - All Day Diocesan AGM Spring Meeting at St Peter’s, March.
Thursday 26th - 7.30pm An Evening of Music with Mark Liversedge at Isleham Church, celebrating ALM.
May:
Tuesday 1st May - 7.30pm Tony Page at Chippenham Village Hall ‘Finance & my experience of banking’.
June:
Laura Cox-Watson - Celebrating Creative Writing at Fordham Victoria Hall.
July:
Thursday 5th - Trip to Freeport Shopping Outlet.
Wednesday 11th - Deanery Party at Burwell.
September:
Monday 17th - 7.30pm AGM at Chippenham Village Hall - Our Gifts.
October:
Joanna Wallis - Apple Tree Studio Snailwell.
Saturday 13th - Autumn Diocesan Day at All Saints, Milton.
November:
Monday 12th 10.30am - Holy Communion Service at Chippenham Church followed by coffee.
December:
Celebrate Christmas Together - Meal at The Bell Inn, Kennett - TBA.
Purpose, Aim and Objects
The purpose of the Mothers’ Union is to be specially concerned with all that strengthens and preserves marriage and Christian family life.
The Aim of the Society is the advancement of the Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life.
In order to carry out its Aim, its Objects:
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To uphold Christ’s teaching on the nature of marriage and promote its wider understanding.
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To encourage parents to bring up their children in the faith and life of the Church.
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To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service.
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To promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children.
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To help those whose family life has met with adversity.
Please contact Helen Banyard 721616 or Jenny Bowen 720820 for further information. All our meetings are open to everyone, members and non-members alike.
The Committee
Helen Banyard - The Vicarage, Chippenham 721616
Gaynor Ryan - 1 Manor Farm Barns, Snailwell 577703
Jenny Bowen - 38 Trinity Close, Fordham 720820
Jean Bayes - 5 Eldith Avenue, Fordham 720024
Judy Abbott - 50 Mildenhall Rd, Fordham 720706
Eileen Page - 2 Parkside, Chippenham 720125
Janice Pope - 32 Kennedy Road, Isleham 780380
Paula Fleet - 49 Carter Street, Fordham 720306