Quiet Day of Pilgrimage on June 30th
MU Members from across the Norwich diocese shared a day of peace and focus at Walsingham Shrine, enjoying the beautiful gardens, food for thought, opportunities for acts of worship and time to talk to one another over lunch.
MU Matters replaces Angles in this 150th anniversary year
Mothers’ Union, currently celebrating its 150th anniversary, has recently launched a new publication for its members and a wider audience in Norfolk and Waveney. Entitled “MU Matters” (because it does and because it is full of matters relevant to the organisation) it replaces a previous publication called “Angles” and will be published and distributed three […]
Grassroots – Commemorating 150 years of Mother Union.
With 2026 being the 150th anniversary of Mothers’ Union, Norfolk and Waveney has planned a range of initiatives and events to commemorate rate this milestone. Part of the celebrations has been the publication of a specially compiled book entitled “Grassroots”. This was launched at a shared lunch in Attleborough on February 7th and attended by […]
Quiet Day at The Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham
30th June 2026 – Quiet Day at The Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 10 – 4pm
Year Festival Service at Norwich Cathedral
7th May 2026 – 150th Year Festival Service at Norwich Cathedral 12 noon
Angel Tree
Partnering with the Prison Fellowship, members purchase Christmas gifts for children of a parent in prison, enabling the children to know that Dad still loves and cares about them despite his prolonged absence from home. Seventy-three gifts valued at approx. £15 each were purchased, wrapped, and mailed out for Christmas 2022.
Wool and Wellness for Farmers
Working through the Farmers Community Network (FCN) to support farmers’ physical and mental health during the winter months, cosy warm hats are knitted using British wool, and distributed by our contact in the local Farming Community Network. There is a sew in label for each hat provided by FCN which is printed with contact details […]
Hospital Projects
Members knit little hats and blankets for newborn babies at all three Norfolk hospitals, also make little pocket crosses for the Hospital Chaplains to offer to an anxious patient or a bereaved relative. These are freely available in the Sacred Space for visitors to take with them if they find it comforting.
Refugee Resettlement Project
Members generously fund raise to purchase bedding sets for the refugee families relocated to Norwich under the UNHCR/Home Office scheme. A team of members visit the homes provided, prior to occupation and make up the beds for the family. Teenagers are welcomed with an additional attractive throw at the foot of their bed for them […]
Away From it All (AFIA)
AFIA (Away From It All) is our longest running holiday project for families in need of a break. Fifteen families were given holidays in 2022. On average a holiday costs £1000. Families are referred to us by Social Services, Clergy, Head teachers and MU members. We respect the privacy of the families we help and […]