MU November Newsletter.
posted by: Joan Vine | on: Thursday, 2 November 2023, 13:38
Lest we forget...
Thoughts from your President, Maxine Paul: What a busy and exciting month I’ve had – Apart from visiting some of the branches I dashed through during my “Summer of Hope” Challenge which is always a privilege, I was also privileged to represent CDMU, along with VP Rose, at the consecration of the new Bishop of Bradwell at Westminster Abbey and was invited to be part of his welcome service at Chelmsford Cathedral in November. There were conversations with Bishops Guli and Lynne and I joined Lucy Bubb in entertaining Sandy Becca, our overseas link from Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Sandy brought us greetings from Jamaica and we sent greetings back and some “Transformation – Now!” bookmarks! Together we attended the branch meeting at St Barnabas, Hadleigh when the Late Queen’s Page, Paul Whybrew, gave a fascinating insight into the Queen’s life and routine without giving away any intimate secrets. He started at 16 and rose through the ranks in the Palace for 44 years. At one point looking after 10 corgis and latterly dutifully looking after the Queen herself right to the end. On the Sunday, we attended Choral Evensong at Chelmsford Cathedral and enjoyed an informative tour round afterwards with Eileen French followed by tea and biscuits. On Monday, we were off to Mary Sumner House for a fabulous tour of the House even ending up on the roof. Three things I would never have otherwise done – there are some wonderful perks to this role that God has entrusted to me. Thank you, Lord.
Another special event for me was being able to walk “The Labyrinth Under the Dome” at St Paul’s Cathedral. I don’t know if any of you have ever experienced a prayer labyrinth, but it can be such a peaceful, spirit-filled space to spend time with God. Thank you to Treasurer Tricia for arranging that for us to do together.
I hope to see many of you at the AGM and Service on 13th November. In the meantime, keep praying for each other and for our clergy especially Bishop Adam and the Archdeacons of Chelmsford and Stanstead as they begin their new ministries in Chelmsford Diocese.
Love and blessings. Maxine x
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