St Bartholomew's Branch, Long Benton |
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As part of our preparations for Christmas, St Bart’s Branch made some lovely floral table decorations, along with homemade Christmas cards and Christmas trees. We love a bit of crafting. So therapeutic and relaxing. We are blessed to have Branch members with the skills (and patience) to share. |
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St Bart’s Branch hosted the Central and East Deanery Advent Service on Tuesday, 5th December. The very wintry weather made it difficult to travel, but we were delighted to welcome some members from other branches to join us for a lovely service, with input from Father Ben Jarvis. The service was followed by a welcome and warming cup of tea, sweet mince pies and shortbread. |
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RISE UP Against Domestic Abuse On Saturday, 25th November some members of St Bart’s Mothers’ Union, along with family, friends and local dignitaries, took a walk of witness from St Bart’s Church to Forest Hall Shopping Centre. We congregated outside Greggs, where a three-minute silence was held. This encouraged curious passers-by to chat with us and helped us to spread the word. |
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Upper Coquetdale MU |
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| We have just celebrated the long service of two members of All Saints Rothbury MU |
Doreen Myer, a member for 50 years was presented with her certificate in All Saints Church, Rothbury. Her family were able to be there to celebrate this event. |
Cathie Smith has been a member for 60 years. We hoped she would join us at our December meeting but had family commitments, so she was presented with her certificate in the comfort of her own home |
Alnwick Deanery Advent Service |
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| At the Advent Deanery Service.two new members were admitted to Alnwick branch by VP Anne Cairns and DL Helen Cooper. Kay Downley and Anne Montgomery (with Dora, the dog) were welcomed by members. | Action & Outreach Coordinator, Diana Macnaughton talked about the valuable work of Mothers' Union in Newcastle Diocese to help people whose lives had met with adversity.. She thanked Alnwick Deanery for their support. |
| Holy Nativity Chapel House | |
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| We had a lovely meeting today starting with prayers from our member, Rev Anne Marr (Chaplain) It was a pleasure to have guests including two members who brought their daughters along, one of the ladies is a Diocesan member. We enjoyed a Festive Tea, thanks to the committee for their hard work. | |