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Mothers’ Union Monthly Midday Prayers and Eucharist
8th January @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
2026 is a landmark anniversary year for Mothers’ Union, the global Christian movement that has supported families and strengthened communities in the UK and around the world for 150 years. With four million members across 84 countries, Mothers’ Union serves people of all faiths and backgrounds through practical action, prayer, and advocacy.
The Diocese of Newcastle was among the first to welcome Mothers’ Union shortly after its own founding in 1882. Emily Wilberforce, wife of Newcastle’s first Bishop, became the inaugural MU President. In more recent years, MU Presidents in the diocese have also held the honorary role of Lay Canon at the Cathedral.
Members gather on the first Thursday of each month for Midday Prayers in St George’s Chapel at the Cathedral and are warmly invited to stay for the 12:30pm Eucharist. Before or after the service, the group meets at Café 16 in the Cathedral refectory for fellowship and conversation.
If you would like to join them or find out more, please contact the Revd Anne Marr, Chaplain to the Mothers’ Union in Newcastle Diocese, at chaplain@munewcastle.org.uk
Read all about Mothers’ Union Newcastle’s 150th anniversary celebrations here.
