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.
As well as the Wakefield Cathedral branch, there are a number of other Mothers’ Union groups located across the Diocese.
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The Wakefield Cathedral Mothers’ Union branch reaches out to families in need, both locally, across the diocese and all over the world.
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.
14:00 Monday 10 February – Talk: The Cathedral Labyrinth
Gillian Bunn the Community Outreach Officer for Wakefield Cathedral has very kindly agreed to give a talk on the cathedral labyrinth and also give members the opportunity to walk the labyrinth. This will be a highly informative and an excellent introduction to the labyrinth. Refreshments served from 13:30.
14:00 Monday 10 March – Talk: Bake Off and Beyond at Chantry Chapel
Karen Wright will give a talk/demonstration at Chantry Chapel including a demonstration from Karen’s book ‘Meals on the Move’, a campsite cooking journey. Books available for sale on the day £15. Karen took part in the 2018 Great British Bake Off, writes each week in the Wakefield Express and is a regular guest on BBC Radio Leeds. All welcome.
13:30 Saturday 15 March – Leeds Diocese Commissioning Service at Wakefield Cathedral
Commissioning of the Diocesan President and the Board of Trustees. All are welcome.
Tuesday 25 March – Lady Day Service for Wakefield Area hosted by Outwood Parish Church
Revd Diane and Canon Philip will lead the Service. Julia Tum the Diocesan President has very kindly agreed to attend and will hand out any Long Service Awards. Julia has also very kindly agreed to lead the prayers. The time is to be confirmed. All are welcome.
Monday 14 April – Talk: On the Road to Emmaus in Relation to Chaplaincy
Revd Charlene Smith, Wakefield Cathedral Priest Vicar and Lead Chaplain for the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, has very kindly agreed to talk at our April Meeting which falls in Holy Week. Charlene will be an excellent speaker to help us on our Lent journey.
10:00-15:00 Saturday 03 May – Spring Fair
Details TBC.
Saturday 09 August – Mary Sumner Day
Ryhill Branch have very kindly agreed to host a service for the Wakefield Area at the Church of St James the Great. We will enjoy a Faith Tea afterwards in the garden. Time to be confirmed. All are welcome.
Dates for Leeds Diocese
Tuesday 20 – Thursday 22 May – Quiet Days at The Briery in Ilkley.
Diocesan Gathering and Council and AGM to be held in June – date and venue TBC. All are welcome.
Diocesan Gathering to take place in the first two weeks of November – date and venue TBC. All are welcome.
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.
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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