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International Community Mothers’ Union Inaugurated In Dublin
Members of the new Discovery Mothers’ Union branch with Dublin and Glendalough Diocesan President, Joy Gordon (centre)
Motherhood and Mothers’ Union were at the centre of a very special celebration service in St George and St Thomas’s Church in Dublin on Mothering Sunday. The service saw the inauguration of Discovery Mothers’ Union and it was addressed by Diocesan President, Joy Gordon.
Discovery is Dublin and Glendalough’s Ministry to the International Community and it is based in St George and St Thomas’s Church on Cathal Brugha Street. The congregation was welcomed to the church, which was festooned with blue and white balloons for the occasion, by the Rector, the Revd Obinna Ulogwara who said the inauguration was just the start of something special. The service was led by Stella Obe.
Many of the members were wearing beautiful Mothers’ Union uniforms and Mrs Gordon complimented them and urged the women to wear them with pride. In her address she highlighted the work of Mothers’ Union – a worldwide Christian charity with four million members in 81 countries. “We are a Christian organisation made up of inspirational members who respond to the needs of families and communities. We are committed to demonstrating our Christian faith in action through nurturing family in its many forms. Put very simply, Mothers’ Union is centred on supporting families and family life,” she explained.
The service was filled with singing and dancing with traditional hymns interspersed by the Discovery Children’s Voices and choruses led by the Discovery Mothers. Fathers paid tribute to mothers and even the Rector broke into song.
At the end of the service the Discovery Mothers’ Union presented Joy Gordon with her very own wraparound skirt which is worn by many members in African countries when they are attending meetings. Members also cut a celebratory cake to mark the occasion.
Discovery Mothers’ Union will meet once every three months and Revd Obinna concluded the service by saying everyone is welcome to join. Contact: [email protected] for details.
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