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The diocese includes the urban cities of Melbourne and Geelong and also some more rural areas.
Has 31 financial branches with 469 members. (2023) 2015 saw MU in the Melbourne Diocese celebrate 120 years. PLEASE NOTE: The MU Shop has now closed. Lady Day 2024 Sunday 24th March 4pm (AEST) St Paul’s Cathedral (Cnr Flinders & Swanston Streets, Melbourne) Preacher: The Very Rev. Andreas Loewe – Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral N.B. Refreshment not able to be served after Service Live stream https://youtube.com/live/PB_DTwpqK98?feature=share View Our Website: www.mumelbourne.org.au |
News around the Diocese
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The Work of AMUA Melbourne
Outreach Activities
- Hand-crafted rugs for at-risk young parents, rugs for the aged, beanies and rugs for Seafarers
- Kits for young adults in care who are starting out in their own accommodation
- Care for bereaved families through hospitality and support at funerals
- Prayer, material and financial support for Karen refugees on the Thai/Burma Border
- Support for invalid and housebound members through the Intercessory Prayer Circle
- Support for clergy through Baptism and Marriage kits, prayer cards, resource material
- Hand knitted baby and children’s garments,
- Sewing floor rugs for children in need
- Clergy stoles
The Banners of the Mothers’ Union Branches and Caritas Groups, Diocese of Melbourne.
The late Doug Myers completed an archival copy of ‘The Banners of the Mothers’ Union Branches and Caritas Groups, Diocese of Melbourne’ using wonderful computer skills.
The ‘Book’ contains pictures of banners from 89 groups, both active and in recess, and includes more than 124 banner photos. Doug Myers captured the culture of our banners beautifully and this is magnificent contribution to maintaining the MU history of the Diocese. Banners of MU Branches and Caritas |
Stoles for Nungalinya College Graduates
At a meeting where the Archbishop’s wife, Joy spoke to MU members, she mentioned the needs of the pre-ordained graduates from Nungalinya College.
Within two weeks, St Paul’s Canterbury Caritas had made 20 beautiful embroidered stoles. The stoles were blessed in the presence of the Archbishop and Mrs Freier. What is remarkable though is that it was a MU event that initiated the organizing of this project. Caritas members did this beautiful work and it was Mary Sumner Day that the Stoles were blessed. Who could doubt that God had a hand in all this? |