Welcome to MU Coventry Diocese

The Anglican Diocese of Coventry is made up of 9 Deaneries in 2 Archdeaconries, and the structure of the Mothers' Union follows the same pattern.

Geographically the diocese extends from Shipston Deanery in the south, on the Oxfordshire border, to Atherstone (Nuneaton Deanery) in the north, and from Rugby Deanery in the east to Alcester Deanery in the west. The City of Coventry with its Cathedral sits almost in the centre.

Coventry MU has a Diocesan President, Felicity Hawke, who was elected by the Diocesan Council in 2003. She is supported by two Vice-Presidents, Mary James and Evelyn Warwick, who were also elected by the Diocesan Council in 2003. The post of Diocesan Secretary is held by Viv Hopkins.

The Board of Trustees, who must ensure that everything is done in accordance with the law, and what is considered to be good practice, is made up of the above plus six General Trustees, Pam Brown, Margot Grant, Heather Greaves, Wendy O'Brien, Barbara Roberts and Di Sliwinski, and the four Unit Co-ordinators.

MU Coventry Diocese also maintains strong associations with its Link Dioceses, which are:

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Central Zambia

Dutse, Nigeria

Kaduna, Nigeria

Toamasina, Madagascar

To find out more about the Link Dioceses, click on their titles




	About The Mothers' Union in Coventry Diocese About Coventry Diocese Structure of MU Coventry Diocese Action & Outreach Faith & Policy Finance & Administration Marketing Link Dioceses Coventry MU in the Press Back to About Us About Coventry Diocese The Anglican Diocese of Coventry is made up of 9 Deaneries in 2 Archdeaconries, and the structure of the Mothers' Union follows the same pattern. Geographically the diocese extends from Shipston Deanery in the south, on the Oxfordshire border, to Atherstone (Nuneaton Deanery) in the north, and from Rugby Deanery in the east to Alcester Deanery in the west. The City of Coventry with its Cathedral sits almost in the centre. For a list of all MU Branches within the diocese, see Membership back to top The Structure of Coventry MU Coventry MU has a Diocesan President, Felicity Hawke, who was elected by the Diocesan Council in 2003. She is supported by two Vice-Presidents, Mary James and Evelyn Warwick, who were also elected by the Diocesan Council in 2003. The post of Diocesan Secretary is held by Viv Hopkins. The Board of Trustees, who must ensure that everything is done in accordance with the law, and what is considered to be good practice, is made up of the above plus six General Trustees, Pam Brown, Margot Grant, Heather Greaves, Wendy O'Brien, Barbara Roberts and Di Sliwinski, and the four Unit Co-ordinators. The four Units are: Action & Outreach The MU in Coventry is active locally in many ways, providing knitted baby clothes for premature babies, sewing gowns for still-born babies, supporting women's refuges, organising parenting courses and toddler groups (For more information see Projects) Through Action & Outreach, Coventry MU also raises about £4,000 a year to support families overseas with education and healthcare, and provides practical equipment such as sewing machines, knitting wool and sheets. The MU Relief Fund provides emergency aid in countries that have experienced war, famine or natural disasters. (For more information see Overseas) The Action & Outreach Unit Co-ordinator is Chris Cooke Faith & Policy (Formerly Prayer & Spirituality) As an organisation, our spiritual life underpins all we do, say and believe. Coventry MU has nine Prayer Chains which respond to requests for prayer for anyone who needs emergency prayer, often accidents, operations, or sudden illness. MU members throughout the world pray daily at Midday, forming a 'wave of prayer'. We also arrange 'Quiet Days', giving the opportunity to spend time in reflection and prayer. (For further information see The Spirit Within) The Faith & Policy Unit Co-ordinator is Valerie Benskin Finance & Administration This Unit is responsible for the administration of the Diocese, the lynch-pin for smooth and efficient running of Coventry MU. The MU is a registered charity and accountable to the Charity Commissioners. The Trustees are responsible for ensuring that the money raised by members through subscriptions and fund raising is used carefully and wisely. The F & A Unit Co-ordinator is Jill Montgomery Marketing The Marketing Unit is responsible for the presentation of the diocesan MU to the members and the public, through all forms of media including overseeing publications suchas the quarterly Link Up and publicity leaflets and the website! The Marketing Unit Co-ordinator is Gill James Other positions held within the Diocese are : Chaplain - The Reverend Canon Roy Brown Diocesan Treasurer - Richard Mann Diocesan Training Adviser - Barbara Roberts Diocesan Members' Correspondent - Celia Sykes Diocesan AFIA Representative - Gillian Guilford MUe (MU Enterprises) Representative - Doreen Kemp Indoor Members' Correspondent - Heather Greaves Social Policy Officer - Margo Grant Speakers' Representative - Nerida Hooton Editor 'Link Up' - Ann Evans Gift Aid Coordinator - Nigel Hawke back to top MU Coventry Diocese also maintains strong associations with its Link Dioceses, which are: Antananarivo, Madagascar Central Zambia Dutse, Nigeria Kaduna, Nigeria Toamasina, Madagascar To find out more about the Link Dioceses, click on their titles back to top Back to About Us