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Have You Heard About “Mums in May”? Mothers’ Union News

Joan Blake singing "I'm a little teapot" at Spring Council...
Joan Blake singing "I'm a little teapot" at Spring Council...
All the Mothers’ Union members are talking about MUMS in MAY so if you have not already heard then the news is on its way.

So what is it?
It is the ultimate tea party to celebrate 125 years of Mothers’ Union in Ireland.

So when is it happening?
It will be launched after the communion service at 11.15am in Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin on the 3rd May 2012 after which there will a MUMS in MAY tea party. 

So where is it happening?
It will happen all over Ireland, in church halls, homes, gardens, local parks and even more unusual venues.

During the month of May individual members, Branches, Dioceses, friends and supporters of the Mothers’ Union will be hosting coffee mornings, afternoon tea parties, BBQs and evening events.

So why is it happening?
Mothers’ Union in Ireland have 125 years to celebrate their involvement in Christian Mission at home and overseas.

They are also raising funds for Diocesan Projects, Overseas Funds and the Centenary fund that helps ordinands financially.

Look out for the TEA TIME TREATS – a book of recipes from members which will cost £3/€4.

So who is invited?
Everyone – we want you to be there.  It’s exciting, its fun and best of all the entire Mothers’ Union want you to join them in singing;

I’m a little teapot
Short and stout
When I see the teacups
I must shout “MUMS in MAY’
So pour me out!!

 

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