The fork to plate project aims to help families from a variety of cultures meet each other. They then gain a better understanding of the lifetyle and skills that people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds have. Spare ground near a centre for refugees is being used to grow fruit and vegetables, with families working together […]
Supportive sessions for refugees and asylum seekers Every Thursday, members organise a friendship session for women who are now making their home in the UK. These women come from countries including Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and Thailand. They all appreciate this kind support and friendship, many having tragic stories to share. Some are able to speak English, […]
Each school term a group of Mothers’ Union members organise an evening for local families, usually on a Friday night from 6-8pm. Tickets are sold at £5 for the whole family, though each family member is given their own ticket, so there is some idea of the numbers coming. Food is served buffet style and […]
Spending time together is so important for families, with children particularly appreciating those special times when they have their parents’ undivided attention. There are lots of things that families can do together for free, either setting aside time at home to be together, or going out and about, with perhaps just transport costs involved. A […]
In many churches, members offer a very special welcome to the child and their family as part of the Baptism Service, helping to form a basis for the ongoing relationship the church hope to have with the family. In Peterborough, members often present the baptism family with a flower and candle posie*. Some churches do not […]
A widow wanted to reach out to other ladies who like her might be feeling a little bit lonely. This grew into the Golden Girls Club, an opportunity for people who might being feeling a bit isolated from the community to meet up every week. People come along on a regular basis, and feel that […]
Reaching out to teenagers On a Friday night, members take hot drinks and packaged snacks down to a local play area where young teenagers gather. A member uses her car, serving snacks from an open boot. Members chat with the teenagers, who often talk about all sorts of things that interest or concern them about […]
Two Mothers’ Union members in Scotland initiated and lead a Guide and Scout group for children and young people visiting in prison, with both groups taking place at the prison visitor centre. These two members have gathered together a band of 25 volunteers to make this possible. They have a Rainbow group running each week too […]
Hand in Hand is a booklet that aims to help families enjoy faith as a family. There’s also a series of practical ideas sheets that families could use, which can be downloaded from the Mothers’ Union website www.themothersunion.org Are there families you know who might like a copy? Are there members you know who are […]
Organising a wedding can be joyful and stressful, all at the same time. Members in the Diocese of Hereford, in conjunction with local clergy, aim to help couples by offering a friendly point of contact, and introducing them to members of the church community who will be involved in their marriage. As well as the […]
An Inspired idea:
Just imagine if every branch was ‘inspired’ to take up one thing – what an impact that would have!"
Claire, member from the Diocese of Birmingham
