GROWING LEADERSHIP
ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO BRANCH OUT
You could be the next leader in your diocese, or you could be the one to give a fellow member the confidence to step up, says Marian Pope
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ast year was one of unforeseen challenges and firsts. Joining a meeting using Zoom or coping with wearing a face mask. It’s amazing how we have adapted to so many things outside our comfort zone. In 2021, as well as the global pandemic, Mothers’ Union members have the added challenge of helping the charity move forward into the future. During this year, the process of nominations and elections will be taking place in dioceses, provinces and worldwide, to uncover those with the passion to contribute to the development of Mothers’
Connected – Spring 2021
Union in the new triennial period, starting in January 2022. You may think this has nothing to do with you. But it has. Everyone who belongs to Mothers’ Union, who wants to see the movement flourish and increase its impact, can be involved.
Voting for Change
Mothers’ Union is a leading Christian movement for change, active at the heart of communities, sharing God’s love through practical action, spiritual support and emotional care. We want to build communities where everyone thrives, but especially women and girls, and encourage others to
join us. What can you do in the election process in your diocese? It may seem obvious, but the first thing to do is to pray. Take some time, either individually or with a group of members, to listen to God. You can find a reflection focusing on the election process on the Mothers’ Union website here: www.mothersunion. org/2021-theme-rebuildinghope-and-confidence or take time to read and reflect on Bible passages such as 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (NIV) or 1 Peter:10-11 (NIV). At a local level, Mothers’ Union is managed by a group of trustees who are responsible for ensuring that the diocesan charity is financially solvent and well
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