In 83 countries, our members share one heartfelt vision - to bring about a world where God's love is shown through loving, respectful and flourishing relationships. Our members are not all mothers, or even all women. Single, married, parents, grandparents, or young adults just beginning to express their social conscience. For all 4 million members what Mothers' Union provides is a network through which they can serve Christ in their own community - through prayer, financial support and actively working at the grassroots level in programmes that meet local needs. We lobby local and national governments on issues affecting family life and campaign to challenge legislation that neglects the vulnerable and marginalised. We are also represented at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
For more information about the Mothers' Union
In the Dereham & District Team we have a branch of around 40 members drawn from the different churches of the benefice. We meet monthly on the first Wednesday of the month and have a varied programme which includes worship, discussion and education about MU projects. We fundraise for MU charities and aim to offer our support to all activities in our parishes concerned with nurturing Christian family life. We welcome guests to our meetings, for more information please contact Sheila Hanmer on 01362 655092
Mothers’ Union Programme for 2025
8th January, 10.45am St Nicholas, Dereham
12th February, 2.30pm The Gatehouse, Eckling Grange
12th March, 2.30pm The Gatehouse
9th April, 2.30pm Eckling Grange, (Lounge)
14th May, 2.30pm St Nicholas Chancel
11th June, 10.00am until 3.00pm Venue to be finalised
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Seasonal refreshments followed by Wave of Prayer service, preceded by 10.00 am Holy Communion
The Rev’d Ailsa Whorton, Padre at Swanton Morley Barracks
The Rev’d Rachael Dines on Kidney Donation
Lenten Miscellany of Prayers, Songs and Poetry
Desert Island Discs – Martin Hajee Churchwarden at St Nicholas
Quiet Day led by our chaplain. The Rev’d James Stewart |
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9th July, 2.30pm,
13th August,
10th September 2.30pm St Nicholas Chancel
October, 2.30pm
6th November 12 noon
12th November, 2.30pm The Gatehouse
10th December, 2.30pm Venue to be decided |
Diocesan meeting
Area Mary Sumner Service followed by a picnic . Time to be announced
Dianne Christie from Blythswood Christian Care will talk about Christmas Shoe Boxes
Cathedral Service
Midday prayers Norwich Cathedral
Bible Quiz designed by Janet Barrow
Advent Meditation followed by seasonal refreshments |