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Mothers' Union Diocese of Connor

The Diocese of Connor stretches from Ballycastle to Lisburn

Groups
46
Members
970
Projects
10

Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of Connor has over 1,000 members in 50 branches. There are six areas, each with an area chairman. The Diocesan President, Sally Cotter, is supported by the diocesan trustees and executive committee.

Members actively support projects both locally and worldwide. By supporting marriage and family life we tackle the most urgent needs challenging relationships and communities. Members are not all women or mothers. Men are very welcome to join!

Our Work:

  • Knitting garments and teddies for neonatal and A&E wards in local hospitals 
  • We have 29 volunteers who support the Belfast Child Contact Centre
  • We run AFIA holidays for people in need within the diocese
  • We support the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign by holding vigils and raising awareness.
     

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Contact details

33 Deerfin Road
Ballymena,
BT42 4HP
United Kingdom
Primary contact: Jane Grindle
Telephone:
Email: office@mothersunion.ie
Diocese of Connor website: http://connor.anglican.org/about-us/connor-mu/
Diocese Facebook profile
Province: All-Ireland
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Groups in Connor Diocese

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Holy Trinity & Immanuel, Belfast

United Kingdom

Killead & Gartree

BT29 4AW, United Kingdom

Lambeg

BT17 9NA, United Kingdom

Lisburn Cathedral

North Connor

Ramoan, Culfeightrin & Ballycastle

United Kingdom

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