Thank you to everyone who so generously donated Christmas gifts for the families at the Salisbury Women’s Refuge.The gifts were taken to Salisbury Cathedral on Tuesday 21st November where a special Mothers’ Union service was held for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. The gifts were then delivered to The Refuge. With very … [Read more…]
Our October meeting was held at the home of Peter and Janet Likeman on a beautiful sunny Autumn morning. We were welcomed with coffee biscuits and delicious cakes and friendly chat continued as we welcomed each other and were pleased to see that Maureen Flynn had returned safely from her visit to her brother in … [Read more…]
We are pleased to hear that the Mothers’ Union office has smoothly moved from Church House to St. Thomas’s house in the centre of Salisbury and functioning from the beginning of September. Jenny sends best wishes to all members. Our September meeting was at the home of Michael and Jane Brake, where we were made welcome … [Read more…]
Psalm 107:29 “He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed.” I know I am stating the obvious when I say that summer 2023 has been quite disappointing weather wise. Other than a week in June of warm dry weather, July and August have been mainly chilly and wet with … [Read more…]
“Sun, ..Source of light and heat to the earth,” “Rain, Water in drops discharged from the clouds”! (dictionary definition) We had both of these on our outing to Sidmouth, but a friendly coach full of Mothers’ Union members from Dilton Marsh and Westbury, together with families and friends, ensured that we all had a very … [Read more…]
“In God my Saviour shall my heart rejoice.” Often, when on holiday in Roman Catholic countries, we have been caught out by the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the 15th of August. Everything closes for the holiday! Most importantly for us it was the banks closing, before ATMs, and we needed money. In … [Read more…]
Summer of Hope. This year our prayers are again needed for people wherever they live in the world, whether they are experiencing the tragedy and trauma of conflict, violence or natural disasters or struggling with the everyday stresses of modern life. As Mothers’ Union we continue to build communities where everyone can thrive. This summer, … [Read more…]