[Anglican Communion News Service] The former worldwide president of the Mothers’ Union, Lynne Tembey, is to be awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE). The award is part of Britain’s system of honours and is presented by the Queen or a senior member of the royal family acting in her place. The announcement of the award was one of a number made as part of the annual New Year’s Honous list published by the United Kingdom government. Last year, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby honored Tembey with the Cross of St Augustine, ahead of her retirement at the end of 2018.

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