This year the MU is in partnership with Women’s Aid to promote the issues around violence against women and girls.
There is a very good section in the current ‘Connected’ magazine, on pages 18 and 19.
The main MU website has a range of useful resources available to download particularly the New Prayers for 16 days, the Poem, knitted hearts and in the RISE UP resources there is a demonstration of the origami Dove.
These crafts and prayers or poems could be displayed in the church or other open space together with the flyer. Members could create and display their doves on a board or hung from a ribbon.
- A display could be created with a minimum of 1 dove and adding poems or prayers. Members can choose a quote, or write their own thoughts to place around the dove/s.
- You may like to make some crocheted or knitted hearts to mix in the display or keep them as a stand alone feature.
- If you have any 1 in 3 badges from previous years these could also be used.
Some groups may decide to hold a meeting or special service using the display.
Resources to download from the MU website can be found on the RISE UP section and the DOMESTIC ABUSE sections.
You will need to add the contact number of your local Safeguarding Officer to the flyer and have it available separately at your display.
Cathie McGregor October 2023.