Morton and Hanthorpe
 A Brief History
The Mothers Union was formed in 1876 by Mary Summer the wife of a Church of England Clergyman, and has grown into a worldwide organisation with 3 million members. The United Kingdom has 122,000 members alone and aims to support families and Children throughout the world by prayer and practical support. There are 82 Branches within the County of Lincolnshire.Morton/Hanthorpe and Hacconby Mothers Union 1911-2011
Morton/Hanthorpe and Hacconby Mothers Union Branch was established in 1911, and until recently was one of 6 Branches within Aveland and Ness with Stamford Deanery.
With the change in the Deanery Structure we are now part of the Belltisloe Deanery, with Stamford.
At present we have 12 enrolled members including members who live from within our group of Parishes, where there is no Branch. MORTON AND HACCONBY BRANCH OF THE MOTHERS’ UNION
Our meeting on 9th November was led
by Reader and Branch Leader Judy who took “Remembrance” as the theme of
our liturgy and it was lovely to have 10 of us. We began with the Hymn,
“O Valiant Hearts” which is a favourite Hymn not used much today. We
then read “In Flanders Fields”, a war poem by Major John McCrae, and a
modern war poem by Sgt John Morbory called “Goodbye young Soldier”.
We then had our A.G.M., when our Leader , Reader Judy Watson, thanked us
all for the help and support over the year. There were no persons
volunteered to take over the Branch Leadership, Treasurer or Secretary.
We had had a lovely meal together at the Hare and Hounds, a visit to the
Angels at Lenten, a talk by Gill Stoneman on her work in Africa and many
other good meetings. We also managed to visit St Benedict’s in Lincoln
to serve coffee. Last but not least Elva was enrolled. We also need to
thank Ernestine for continuing to send out the Baptism cards, it is much
appreciated and she will continue to do this.
We will all join with Bourne MU for meetings in future, and any person
wishing to attend Bourne who does not have transport will be taken. We
would all like to say thank you to you Judy, for all your hard work in
the past and good luck with your PhD. |
