Prayer and Worship resources for 16 days of activism can be found on the national MU website.
A simple daily reading and prayer for those who wish can be downloaded here.
What is happening in Mothers' Union in Newcastle Diocese for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence and Abuse?
1. White Ribbon Day is 23rd November. A service to remember those who have died this year from domestic abuse, will be held on this date at Trinity church Gosforth high St at 2.30pm
2. December Midday Prayers for Advent in the Cathedral (Thursday 5th December at 12.00) will focus on gender abuse. There will be a display in the Cathedral Chapel of the Resurrection. The Cathedral Eucharist at 12.30 will also include prayers on the theme.
3. Mothers’ Union are asking members to hold 1 min. silence at 1.03 on Global Day. This could be individually by members at home or as a group. If the date and time is not right, then choose another time during the 16 days.
4. Rise Up Resources are available on the MU central and Newcastle Website.
Please take a photo of any activities you or your branch are involved with and send it for our website or face book page, so we can let people know what we are doing. Please remember to get permission from all people on photographs.