Mothers’ Union is an international Christian charity that seeks to support families worldwide.
In 81 countries, our members share one heartfelt vision – to bring about a world where God’s love is shown through loving, respectful and flourishing relationships. This is not a vague hope, but a goal we actively pursue through prayer, programmes, policy work and community relationships. By supporting marriage and family life, especially through times of adversity, we tackle the most urgent needs challenging relationships and communities.
Our members are not all mothers, or even all women. Single, married, parents, grandparents, or young adults just beginning to express their social conscience.
Our Vision:- For a world where God’s love is shown through loving, respectful, and flouring relationships.
Aim and Purpose:- To demonstrate the Christian faith in action by the transformation of communities worldwide through the nurture of the family in its many forms.
Mission:-
- To promote and support married life
- To encourage parents in their role to develop the faith of their children.
- To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service,
- To promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children.
- To help those whose family life has met with adversity.
MU Bribie Branch meets on the 4th Monday of each month.
2012 President – Priscilla Hancock – 3408 7177
DORCAS
Dorcas was started in March 2004 by Jan Jones and Anne Green. Its aim is to attract people with an interest in craft to a fellowship meeting in Cooinda twice a month (second and fourth Saturdays).
Here we exchange ideas on craft, try to solve craft problems people have encountered, work on items for the various sales we have throughout the year, and, most importantly, have a good chat! We usually start the year with a meeting at a coffee shop (see first picture).
From time to time we have classes on specific craft topics; cardmaking, beading, tatting, crochet, etc (next three pictures) usually given by our members, but occasionally by an outside expert. Although raising money is not our primary object, we have over the years been able to give over $13000 to the church building fund or to various charities.
We welcome new members; note that you will not be expected to be an expert at any sort of craft; nor will we instantly put you to work knitting 100 chooks for our Easter stall!(see picture below). Do drop in and have a cup of tea or coffee with us sometime and bring your friends (Anglican or not). Any suggestions for topics for our classes will always be welcome.
SEASONS is a non-denominational process open to anyone who has been or is experiencing the pain of significant loss.
The loss may be because of the expected or unexpected death of someone; it might be the breakdown of a relationship; it could be the struggle of finding one’s identity and purpose in life after a significant loss such as unemployment or declining health.
SEASONS Loss and Grief Bribie Island Support Group which is sponsored by St Peter’s Anglican Church meets at the Bribie Island Library between 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm on designated Mondays.
Further details available from Archdeacon Heather Toon (07 3408 1848), Mrs Margaret Peterson (07 5497 6978), Mrs Jill Van Dorsselaer (07 3408 1235) or Lorice Keith (5497 6212).
SEASONS REGISTRATIONS OPEN
SEASONS Loss and Grief Bribie Island Support Group is taking registrations shortly for its 2012 programmes.
Seasons is a non-denomational process open to anyone who has been or is experiencing the pain of significant loss. Further details available from Margaret 5497 6978, Lorice 5497 6212, and Heather 3408 1848.
Bribie Anglican Cancer Support Group (BACS)
BACS meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 11.30am at St. Peter’s Hall “Cooinda”, and also for coffee at Magnolia House, First Avenue Bongaree at 10.00am each Wednesday.
BACS is a group of people who have all experienced cancer in some form. It was formed by members of St. Peter’s Anglican Church who wanted to reach out to and support others, irrespective of denomination or faith. Present members include church goers and non-church goers. All are welcome. For more information, phone Phyll on 3408 0901 or Denise on 3408 1598.