Mothers’ Union

Diocese of Leeds Mothers' Union

As well as the Wakefield Cathedral branch, there are a number of other Mothers’ Union groups located across the Diocese.

Click below to access the Diocese of Leeds website and discover your local group and their latest activities today.

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More than just tea and cake…

Mothers’ Union is a worldwide Christian charity with over 4 million members in 83 countries, bringing support for family life to the heart of communities through praying, campaigning and enabling.

The Wakefield Cathedral Mothers’ Union branch reaches out to families in need, both locally, across the diocese and all over the world.

Get Involved

We have an active Mothers’ Union branch at Wakefield Cathedral, which meets on the second Monday of each month in the Education Room (WF1 1PJ), gathering at 13:30 for refreshments and chat before starting the meetings at 14:00 – all welcome.

Wakefield Cathedral Mothers’ Union Events Programme 2024 (all welcome):

Monday 14th October 13.30
Talk by Ali Richardson –  CPR training – Yorkshire Ambulance Service. To book, click here.

Every Friday 10:00-12:00 finishing with Midday Prayers
Meet Up Café and second-hand book shop, Wakefield MU Area Project. Meet Up Café welcomes anyone looking for a warm space and company. The café and secondhand bookshop are by donation to ensure anyone can enjoy a hot drink and the joy of a good book. Pop in some time, we’d love to get to know you!

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Recent Projects:

  • Toiletry Packs

    Supporting the Regional Paediatric Burns Unit, Children’s Ward and Assessment Unit at Pinderfields Hospital; the Mothers’ Union put together “Caring for You” packs, providing patients with much needed essentials.

  • Fidgety Things

    To support the work of the Dementia Wards at Pinderfields Hospital the branch have also been making ‘twiddle muffs’ and ‘tool aprons’, items which can be given to dementia patients to keep their hands active and busy, providing a wonderful source of visual, tactile and sensory stimulation.

  • Supporting local women

    The branch are proud to support the work of the Barnsley Women’s Refuge and the Teenage Parent Project, often holding collections and raising funds to provide these vital services with items such as good, toiletries and clothes.

MOTHERS’ UNION HOLIDAY HOMES

Away From It All Holidays by the sea. At Primrose Valley, Filey

Available from Easter to October – Seaside Location – 3 miles of sandy beaches
As part of the Mothers’ Union’s mission, we offer holidays at very low cost to families who need a break but cannot afford the cost of a holiday.

  • Spacious living room – dining area, fully fitted kitchen.
  • Three bedroomed accommodation, sleeps up to 6.
  • Shower room with hand basin, shaver point, flush toilet.
  • Includes pass for free access to swimming pools and entertainment.
  • TV, radio and TV/DVD

 

Recommendations for bookings are from one of the following sponsors:
Mothers’ Union members
Medical Professional
Social Worker
Head Teacher
Recognised Charity

Contact MU Diocesan Secretary via musecretaryleeds@gmail.com

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Wakefield Cathedral

Cathedral Centre
8-10 Westmorland St
Wakefield
WF1 1PJ
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01924 373923
admin@wakefield-cathedral.org.uk

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