MU Diocesan President of the Diocese of Adelaide
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This diocese, which was founded in 1847, extends along the eastern shore of the Gulf St Vincent from the town of Eudunda in the north to Aldgate in the south. It comprises the Adelaide Plains, the Barossa Valley and Kangaroo Island.
The mother church is Saint Peter’s Cathedral in the city of Adelaide. The first official meeting of The Mothers’ Union was convened by Mrs Dorothy Harmer, young wife of the newly appointed bishop in August 1895. Lady Victoria Buxton, wife of the governor of South Australia and friend of Mary Sumner, agreed to become the first president. There are 237 members who represent 18 parishes and a Diocesan branch. With much joy, about 70 members celebrated Lady Day 2021 in St Peter’s Cathedral supported by our Patron, Mrs Lan Le, the wife of the Governor of South Australia. Members commemorate Mary Sumner Day which is shared among the parishes. This year, St Cuthbert’s, Prospect will be the venue. The chaplain, The Reverend Dawn Colsey, will conduct a “Quiet Day of Reflection” at St Andrew’s, Walkerville on 12th May. At any gathering, members observe The Wave of Prayer. |
The Work of AMUA Adelaide
Two film mornings raise funds for the designated projects. Currently, the 2 major ones are The Parenting Programme in PNG and Anglicare’s Turning Point.
Since relinquishing our city base in Leigh Street, council and diocesan meetings are held at “say.kitchen” around the corner in Currie Street. By hiring the meeting rooms from this enterprise, we are supporting the programmes run by St John’s Youth Services.
Our Ordination Candidates Fund provides a monetary gift to each new deacon along with a Mothers’ Union Service Book.
Bedford Phoenix, an organisation which trains and employs staff with disabilities, is used to package and mail our magazines 4 times a year. A bequest by a former Adelaide Diocesan Chaplain, Fr Frank Mayger, bears the cost of magazines and postage to clergy in the Murray, Willochra and Adelaide Dioceses.
Members support many worthy causes initiated by their parishes. One notable example is the Quickest Warmth Project which supplies many items for bed, bath or table to suit children and adults.
Since relinquishing our city base in Leigh Street, council and diocesan meetings are held at “say.kitchen” around the corner in Currie Street. By hiring the meeting rooms from this enterprise, we are supporting the programmes run by St John’s Youth Services.
Our Ordination Candidates Fund provides a monetary gift to each new deacon along with a Mothers’ Union Service Book.
Bedford Phoenix, an organisation which trains and employs staff with disabilities, is used to package and mail our magazines 4 times a year. A bequest by a former Adelaide Diocesan Chaplain, Fr Frank Mayger, bears the cost of magazines and postage to clergy in the Murray, Willochra and Adelaide Dioceses.
Members support many worthy causes initiated by their parishes. One notable example is the Quickest Warmth Project which supplies many items for bed, bath or table to suit children and adults.