Ely St Mary's Mothers' Union

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Ely St Mary's Mothers' Union St Mary's Mothers' Union meets at 2.15pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. We have a speaker and conclude with refreshments.

The MU is an international Christian membership charity which promotes the well-being of families in the UK and worldwide. Ely St Mary's Mothers' Union meets at 2.15pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Church Rooms.

THURSDAY PRAYER. Looking forward to meeting up for October Thursday Prayer. Taking place in Ely Cathedral on 15th Oct ...
12/10/2026

THURSDAY PRAYER.
Looking forward to meeting up for October Thursday Prayer.
Taking place in Ely Cathedral on 15th Oct at the NEW TIME of 10.15am (and also on Zoom).
The Theme is: “Peace” led by Sue Claydon. From 11th to 18th Oct it is the Week of Prayer for World Peace. https://weekofprayerforworldpeace.co.uk/
This month’s Thursday Prayer will be followed by the Unveiling of the BIRD BATH and 150th ANNIVERSARY PLAQUE at 11am in the Almonry Gardens. Afterwards, come to The Almonry Restaurant for refreshments. All welcome.
www.elydiocese.org/church-in-action/mothers-union/

MIDDAY PRAYERS. Midday Prayers & Wave of Prayer for October: CARING IS SHARING – SHARING IS CARING. Themes: Mon – A pr...
05/10/2026

MIDDAY PRAYERS.
Midday Prayers & Wave of Prayer for October: CARING IS SHARING – SHARING IS CARING.
Themes: Mon – A prayer for a united world. Tues – A prayer for the wise & elder.
Weds – A prayer for our prisoners & MU volunteers. Thurs – A prayer for modern slavery & call for action.
Fri – A prayer for those who are struggling. Sat – A praise for nature.
https://www.facebook.com/MothersUnion/
Looking forward to joining in with new Midday Prayers for October.
“Gracious God and Father, as we welcome a new day and a new month, we pray that You will put a song in our hearts and on our lips to celebrate the glorious freedom won for us by Jesus in His death and resurrection. Freedom from sin and guilt; freedom to be who we are meant to be in Christ. May our joyful response be to join our MU brothers and sisters across the world to ‘proclaim liberty to the captives and let the oppressed go free’. We give thanks for all that MU has done in your name and pray with hope and confidence that it will continue to serve You and show Your love now and in the future. Amen.”
https://www.mothersunion.org/pray

SEPTEMBER ACTIVITY SHEET. FAMILY:FAITH:FUN Activity Sheet for Sept: “The World in OUR Hands”. Through September we cele...
13/09/2026

SEPTEMBER ACTIVITY SHEET.
FAMILY:FAITH:FUN Activity Sheet for Sept: “The World in OUR Hands”.
Through September we celebrate Creationtide, or the Season of Creation, which is dedicated to God as Creator of all life. The activity sheet explores the themes of creation, our planet, and the fruits of the Spirit.
Please feel free to share this creative resource from Ely Diocesan MU, with your families, friends and people in your parish.
More info and resources can be found on our MU Diocesan Website:
https://www.elydiocese.org/church-in-action/mothers-union/

THURSDAY PRAYER. Looking forward to meeting up for September Thursday Prayer. Taking place in Ely Cathedral on 17 Sept...
13/09/2026

THURSDAY PRAYER.
Looking forward to meeting up for September Thursday Prayer.
Taking place in Ely Cathedral on 17 Sept at the NEW TIME of 10.15am (and also on Zoom).
The Theme is: “Quiet Days” led by Ros Wright.
Followed by coffee and tea in the Almonry. All welcome.
www.elydiocese.org/church-in-action/mothers-union/

PLEASE NOTE THAT FROM SEPTEMBER 2026, THURSDAY PRAYER WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 10.15-10.45AM.

Diocese of Ely Daily Prayer Diary. Remembering MOTHERS’ UNION today in this Diocese and Worldwide. Today we pray for t...
08/09/2026

Diocese of Ely Daily Prayer Diary.
Remembering MOTHERS’ UNION today in this Diocese and Worldwide.
Today we pray for the Benefice of Landbeach and Waterbeach. We pray for its Clergy: The Revd Paul Butler, The Revd Dr Simon Bradford, The Revd Jackie Metcalfe, The Revd Sarah Newns. We pray for its Licensed Lay Minister(s): Dr Ray Gambell, Mrs Jane Oakes and for the life of the church, and the parishes it serves. We pray for the work of the Mothers' Union in the diocese and across the world and from the Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer: The Diocese of Bethlehem - The Episcopal Church.
Sign up to the Diocesan Prayer Diary here: https://www.elydiocese.org/prayer-calendar

MIDDAY PRAYERS. Midday Prayers & Wave of Prayer for September: PEACE & RECONCILIATION. Themes: Mon – Forgiveness. Tue...
01/09/2026

MIDDAY PRAYERS.
Midday Prayers & Wave of Prayer for September: PEACE & RECONCILIATION.
Themes: Mon – Forgiveness. Tues – Reconciliation.
Weds – Healing. Thurs – Hope.
Fri – Unity. Sat – Peace in our hearts & our world.
https://www.facebook.com/MothersUnion/
Looking forward to joining in with new Midday Prayers for September.
“God of mercy and love, we come before You seeking peace and reconciliation. Heal the wounds of division within our hearts, families, and communities… Help us to become instruments of Your love, building bridges where walls have stood. May Your light shine through us, bringing healing, hope, and harmony to a hurting world. In Your name, we pray. Amen.”
https://www.mothersunion.org/pray

MU 150th FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE: 150-Mile Sponsored BUS RIDE. Debbie has now completed 2 Bus Rides to Huntingdon (west) a...
16/08/2026

MU 150th FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE: 150-Mile Sponsored BUS RIDE.
Debbie has now completed 2 Bus Rides to Huntingdon (west) and Wisbech (north) for the challenge of getting as far north, south, east and west in the Ely Diocese as she can by using public buses, covering at least 150 miles, during August. So far over 160 miles have been travelled! Her Just Giving page has raised over £500, plus around £300 in cash and bank donations, towards the MU 150th Anniversary Year Fund.
Many thanks to everyone who has made donations. 2 more rides will be completed going south and east in the Diocese.
See the Just Giving page for more info and updates: https://www.justgiving.com/page/debbie-tye-1-mu

MARY SUMNER DAY SERVICE & 150th CELEBRATION An enjoyable service was held in Ely Cathedral celebrating Mothers’ Union 15...
15/08/2026

MARY SUMNER DAY SERVICE & 150th CELEBRATION
An enjoyable service was held in Ely Cathedral celebrating Mothers’ Union 150th Anniversary Year, and remembering our founder, Mary Sumner. The Service was led by Canon Jenny Wright, and attended by over 100 members from around the Diocese. We were joined by the Mayor of Ely, Cllr Rebecca Denness, and Ely Diocesan Secretary, George Woods. There were refreshments afterwards in the Lady Chapel, served by the Cathedral MU. A “display of hands” drawn by members from around the Diocese showed comments about what being an MU member means. It was great to be able to meet up and worship together, to celebrate this wonderful occasion.
The Service was live-streamed via the Cathedral YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFWLJNigOI&t=2s

MIDDAY PRAYERS. Midday Prayers & Wave of Prayer for August: BE STILL - a time to rest, reflect, rejoice, replenish. The...
07/08/2026

MIDDAY PRAYERS.
Midday Prayers & Wave of Prayer for August: BE STILL - a time to rest, reflect, rejoice, replenish.
Themes: Mon – Pause before God. Tues – Trust His Ways.
Weds – Lay your Burdens down. Thurs – Lift your Praise.
Fri – Welcome His Praise. Sat – Receive new Strength.
https://www.facebook.com/MothersUnion/
Monthly Prayer for August.
“Lord, in this quiet month of August, help us to be still, to rest from our busyness, reflect on Your goodness, rejoice in Your faithfulness, and replenish our hearts with Your peace. As we remember Mary Sumner, we thank You for her vision and love. May her example inspire us to walk in faith, speak with courage, and serve with joy. Amen.”
https://www.mothersunion.org/pray

MARY SUMNER DAY SERVICE & 150th CELEBRATION Friday 7th August, 2pm, Ely Cathedral Ely Diocesan Mothers’ Union will be ho...
06/08/2026

MARY SUMNER DAY SERVICE & 150th CELEBRATION
Friday 7th August, 2pm, Ely Cathedral
Ely Diocesan Mothers’ Union will be holding a Mary Sumner Day Service and 150th Celebration on Friday 7th August at 2pm in Ely Cathedral. This special service will be remembering Mary Sumner who founded Mothers’ Union in 1876, and commemorating our 150th Anniversary Year.
The Service will be live-streamed via the Cathedral website: https://www.elycathedral.org/calendar/07-08-2026/mothers-union-150th-anniversary-service-1
Or viewed on their YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/-Cathedral
Followed by refreshments in the Lady Chapel.
All welcome to join us for this special service.

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St Mary's Church, St Mary's Street
Ely
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