CONTACTS: For more information:
Oakworth Branch Leader. Sharon Quinn. Mobile: 07521 318983
Tel. 01535 643851. Email: quinn.sharon002@gmail.com
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday 1st July, 1.30pm at Scholes Church Hall, Scholes Lane BD19 6PA. It starts at 2pm. We are going to join Spen Valley Branch who have organised a speaker from Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership (PDAP) to come and talk to their branch and are opening up the session to welcome anyone who would like to attend.
The Scholes Church Hall is fully accessible and the branch are looking forward to seeing any MU members who are able to come along. There will of course be refreshments after the speaker.....so please email Margaret, the branch leader if you will be attending mwebster243a@gmail.
On June's meeting we had a lovely Afternoon Tea at Cliffe Castle. It isn't all Mothers' Union do of course, but being a Yorkshire branch we do love a good get together and natter over cakes and tea!
MU usually meet on the first Tuesday of every month, at Christ Church Oakworth BD22 7PA. We have regular guests to come along and speak to us about a variety of subjects, as well as themed services and events throughout the year.
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PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
APRIL: Tuesday 1st April at 1.30pm at Christ Church. Our guest speaker from Bradford Cathedral shared a really interesting talk 'A Bronte Love Story' with a very well attended time together, and with refreshments.
NOVEMBER Remembrance:
The group have recently marked Remembrace by holding a service with hymns, words and prayers and 2 minutes silence was observed. Candles were lit for those currently embroiled in war and conflict.
MAY: Thanks to Susan Nicholas who came to talk to us about 'Extraordinary Women' Florence Nightingale' and others at our meeting (Tuesday 7th).
JUNE: Oakworth MU had a great time learning about the 'Southern' lights of Antartica as Judith shared with us about her trip.
JANUARY: ANNUAL 'WAVE OF PRAYER' Oakworth MU took their turn in the worldwide prayer slot, and had a good time of praying for our link dioceses abroad as well as for our own community here at Oakworth.
DECEMBER: Oakworth MU had a good time together on December 5th, a good and very important natter, drank tea, ate stollen and mince pies whilst colouring Christmas cards. MU plays a really important part in combatting loneliness and strives to promote friendship and wellbeing
NOVEMBER: 'RISE UP campaign'. On Saturday 25th November 12noon til 1pm.
Alongside other Mothers' Union Members across the Bradford area, we helped to raise awareness of domestic abuse as part of the annual international '16 days activism against gender-based violence' campaign. There was a reflective time of prayer vigil with candle light. Banners were held inside the main church.
Image Below: Candlelit Prayer Vigil and 'protest' at Christ Church with Bradford Area members of the MU and Jenny Kimber Bradford area president. Rise Up Safeguarding Information (click to view)
OCTOBER: AREA SERVICE with banners. On Wednesday October 18th, 2-5 pm at St Barnabus Church, Heaton.
The Theme of the service is to be "A Handout - and a hand up". You are invited to bring your banners - which will be processed and laid at the altar. With refreshments.
JUNE: MU members had a lovely trip out to Wensleydale Creamery in hawes in the Yorkshire Dales on 6th June 2023.
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Short film about MU
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Make a Mother's Day: Gifts of Perseverance:
Your generous donations (collected during the Mothering Sunday service at Christ Church) raised an amazing £77.30. "Thank you". This has gone towards the following:
Click on this link for more details: Make a Mothers' Day Gifts of Perseverance
We held a short Lady Day service to commemorate the Annunciation, when Mary was told she was pregnant and responded to God's call. Traditionally held on the 25th March.
The outdoor Easter garden display in Christ Church grounds during Holy Week and Easter was a great success! Our visitor Jan who has made many garden displays inspired us to make one!
All are welcome to come along for a chat and cuppa and find out more about Mothers' Union.
There are over 4 million members of the Mothers' Union in 83 countries.
Oakworth Mothers' Union are proud to have a local branch in the village.
They meet every month on the first Tuesdays of each month.
Quiet Space photos: 7 prayer stations on Jesus' 'I Am' statements. Was well attended by the community who had a cuppa and enjoyed the peace and quiet space and meditative prayerful atmosphere.
