Mother's Union 
 HISTORY
The Barbados Mothers’ Union is part of a society of over three million women. The organisation was started in England in 1876 as a ministry for mothers in the Church, by Mary Sumner, who was inspired by a great vision concerning the Christian responsibilities of motherhood.
During her lifetime, Mary Sumner saw the Mothers’ Union grow from a small informal beginning to a worldwide organisation operating in sixty eight (68) dioceses, with a membership of over 400,000. It celebrated its centennial in 1976. Mary Sumner’s vision continues to grow and today the Mothers’ Union is a vital and important part of the work of the Anglican Communion in the world.
NEW EXECUTIVE
The Barbados Mothers’ Union held its Triennial Elections for 2013-2015 on 24th October 2012. The new Executive Members are:
Diocesan President - Mrs. Iris Harewood
1st Vice President - Mrs. Marion Hinkson
2nd Vice President - Mrs. Annette Browne
Immediate Past President - Mrs. Jennifer Maynard
Executive Secretary - Mrs. Genoise Bowen
Recording Secretary - Mrs. Cecilia Husbands
Treasurer - Mrs. Waple Reid
Assistant Treasurer - Mrs. Gloria Bailey
Literature Secretary - Mrs. Coquella Quintyne
Assist. Literature Secretary - Mrs. Ardean Gaskin
Prayer Secretary - Ms. Yvonne Phillips
Training Officer - Mrs. Hadassah Conliffe
Entertainment /Hospitality - Mrs. Patricia Griffith
Asst. Ent/Hosp. Officer - Ms. Velda Rowe
Deanery Activity Officer - Mrs. Valery Springer
Public Relations Officer - Mrs. June Nurse
The Bishop congratulated Mrs Harewood on her election as the new President and thanked Mrs Jennifer Maynard, the immediate past President for her hard work and dedication over the last six years. Mrs Maynard is also the Provincial Mothers' Union President.
100th Anniversary Celebrations
The Mothers' Union celebrated its 100th Anniversary with a week of activities:
23 June 2013 - Anniversary Service at the Cathedral Church of St Michael and All Angels, attended by over 817 persons
Lecture by Professor Eudine Barriteau
Tree Planting across Barbados
28th June 2013 - Banquet at Hilton Barbados
We were honoured with a visit from Mrs Lynne Tembey, the Mothers' Union Worldwide President
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