St Mary’s Anglican Church in KaBokweni honours Mary Sumner Day
The women of a church came together to share their talents in poetry and music, and to motivate one another, while reflecting on Mary Sumner's legacy.
The St Mary’s Anglican Church embarked on a dialogue session on August 19 to honour Mary Sumner.
The aim of the Mary Sumner Day was to appreciate women. The members of all the branches in the province came to showcase their talents through poetry and music, and to motivate one another in the life struggles they face on a daily basis as mothers in Christ.
Mary Sumner (December 31, 1828, to August 11, 1921) was the founder of the Mothers’ Union, a worldwide Anglican women’s organisation. In South Africa, she is commemorated on August 9.
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According to the president of the Mothers’ Union, Gugu Langa, the purpose of the event was to give women the opportunity to reflect on the ways of Mary Sumner when it comes to the role they have to play in church and within their communities.
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“This was a way to talk about what roles women have to play in issues such as gender-based violence, poverty and other social ills that are affecting our communities. As mothers, we have the responsibility to be a good examples to the community through preaching about unity and love. This event aims to motivate them for their role in inviting people to the church and the union, so mothers can learn more about the importance of guiding children to the Christian lifestyle.”
After the service, they said the Mary Sumner prayer.
