Sunday 23 December saw a very special presentation in Church as Evelyn Curry received a certificate from the Rector on behalf of the diocesan Mothers’ Union marking 50 years of membership.  Evelyn was then presented with a bouquet of flowers and a brooch in the shape of St Cuthbert’s Cross by Sue Elsey, the Branch leader, on behalf of the Houghton MU.   Evelyn commented that she had seen a few changes and had gone through a few Rectors! Canon Gwilliam being the Rector when she joined.  The Rector added that it was very appropriate that we celebrated family life and motherhood on the fourth Sunday in Advent, when the church recalls and honours the role of Mary in salvation history.  The presentation ended with all the members of the MU standing and joining together in saying the Mothers’ Union Prayer.