Diocese of Central Queensland

There are currently three Branches, one Fellowship and one Caritas, all centred in Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast.  

Because of the vast distances there are 8 lone members who are kept up to date with all that goes on in MU.

MU functions are well attended and members enjoy a great fellowship. Monthly meetings revolve around our five Objects, and this year (2017) we are, as a diocese, attempting to synchronise our activities around the events of the Church year or society generally.

Diocesan events include:

• a Quiet Day  to begin the year

• celebration of Lady Day in the Cathedral,

• Mary Sumner Day rotates around the branch parishes

• members are rostered for the 3 days of the Wave of Prayer.

• Marriage activities are to coincide with Marriage Week in September

• Domestic Violence in November, families

• parenting and mothering in March-April-May which is also Lent and Easter, so there is a deeper emphasis on Worship and Prayer then as well

• Children feature in August with a creative afternoon following themes such as Spring, Teddy Bears, Light. Though primarily for the newly baptised, all children are invited, including non-church families.

Members help out in many aspects of Parish and Community life including:

• Baptism preparation and follow-up

• helping and visiting the elderly and those in hospital

• making palm crosses, and simnel cakes and posies for Mothering Sunday

• Participating in all rosters and church activities

• A contribution to the annual Diocesan Lay Retreat

• pamper packs for Women’s shelter

• Muffins and water for the annual city Homeless Connect event

• Advocacy on social issues

• 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence

• Promote the 'Choose Respect Code of Behaviour'