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Province of Canterbury
Europe
T
he Diocese in Europe is geographically the
largest diocese of the Church of England and
arguably the largest diocese in the Anglican
Communion, covering one-sixth of the earth's landmass.
It includes Morocco, Europe (excluding the refugees. Mothers' Union Diocesan President
British Isles but including Iceland), Turkey Barbara Woods was able to visit the
and the territory of the former Soviet Union. members in Finland and France during
As well as individual members scattered the year.
throughout Europe, there are Mothers' The programmes vary – Poitou-Charentes
Union branches in Costa del Sol East (Spain), includes a couple of ‘men’s breakfasts’ during
Hamburg (Germany), Lanzarote, Malta & the year. Quiet Days are now a regular
Gozo, Oulu (Finland), Padua (Italy), Poitou- feature on many of the programmes. Some
Charentes (France), Torrevieja (Spain) and groups meet regularly once a month, others
Nerja & Almunecar (Spain). four times a year. Torrevieja has started a
bereavement group. Lanzarote is looking
2008 has seen into providing welcome packs for young
continued growth cancer patients who come to the island.
in membership Malta & Gozo branch is now supporting a
in the diocese, local home for unmarried mothers. The
of both men members in Hamburg continue to support
and women. 'Die Arche' by donating toys and sweets for
The nine the monthly birthday parties for the very
branches in poor children of Hamburg.
the diocese
are very Nurturing each individual member in their
different and faith is an important part of the work and
include a new members have appreciated the introduction
branch which of a diocesan prayer list.
opened in Nerja &
Almunecar opened ‘We look forward with hope and
on Mothering Sunday 2009, encouragement and pray for God’s blessing
and a group of Sudanese members in on all that we do.’ Barbara Woods, Diocesan
Finland, who moved to the country as President.
Fact File
Mothers’ Union members:150
Countries with members: Spain, France, Germany, Malta, Finland, Italy, The Nether-
lands, Belgium and Switzerland
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