| 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 1911-2009 | 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 Morton and Haconby Mother's Union
August saw members of the Mothers' Union joining the congregation of Morton Parish Church in celebrating Mary Sumner Day the founder of the organization at the Sunday Eucharist.
Our September meeting celebrated the Birthday of The Blessed Virgin Mary with a Eucharist in Church, followed by refreshments in the Church Hall
Shopping in Lincoln? need to rest those weary feet, why not take advantage of St Benedict's Church home to Mothers' Union in the Diocese of Lincoln St Benedict's is an oasis of quietness, rest and refreshment amidst the busyness of the Lincoln City Shopping Precinct. St Benedict's is usually open to the public on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10.00 am to 2.30 pm.
Not only are light refreshments available, but also a wide selection of cards for all occasions, and Mothers' Union books, pamphlets and merchandise.. Visitors are welcome to bring sandwiches and other snacks with them to the Centre. Members of the Mother's Union throughout the county man the centre and in August Morton members did their stint and had a very busy and successful day. | | Mothers Union Programme 2010 | | | | | | | | |
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| | New members are always welcome, we meet on the second Tuesday of each Month in Morton Church Hall at 2.15pm. Each month we have a guest speaker or during the summer months visit places of interest. |
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