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Our Hopes for the 150th Anniversary 2026
(also the diocesan ‘Year of Sharing’)
- Each branch to have a display in their local church about MU. Illustrated posters about our local history will be available.
- A MU ‘Take-over Sunday’ – in June/July – by MU members with vicar. Suggested resources will be on the website.
- A Central Gathering in Newcastle Cathedral on Saturday 25th July. 10.00-2.00. Our BIG Diocesan Celebration for 150th anniversary. It will include an exhibition / displays of our work; also music, activities, and creative Midday Prayer. Coffee and lunch provided. Bring a friend. A core team will invite contributions from members across the Diocese to be as inclusive as possible. SAVE the date.
- A Power Point on Newcastle MU past, present and potential future is available for branches / deanery synods to use during the year.
- Throughout the year, MU and the Cathedral will be working alongside other organisations to raise awareness of GBV and domestic abuse across the diocese. Please pray for this initiative
- Branch/Deanery Fund-raising events for MU Projects
- Learn to sign Mary Sumner’s Prayer
- Share the 150th Prayer Book (150 prayers from across the globe.)
- Welcome new members – please !
We wish to collect information about each branch for our displays next year, so we can celebrate each other’s endeavours. Please send brief details on the following to Anne Marr. chaplain@munewcastle.org.uk
- Name of branch / deanery / How long it has existed – if known
- What MU means to the branch / what matters to members
- What parish/diocesan projects the branch supports currently.
- About 2-3 photographs, to show you ‘in action’.
Many thanks for your commitment and prayers.