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Mothers' Union Diocese of Connor

The Diocese of Connor stretches from Ballycastle to Lisburn

Groups
46
Members
968
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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St Aidans

BT12 6JE, United Kingdom

St Annes - Belfast Cathedral

St Bartholomew - Stranmillis

St Cedmas - Larne

St Colman's - Dunmurry

BT17 0AE, United Kingdom

St John's - Crumlin

BT29 4SG, United Kingdom

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