The Mothers' Union is a modern, active Christian organisation with over 4 million members in 80 + countries united by a shared belief in the value of families.
In developing countries, MU members work with governments in securing justice, fair trade, education and healthcare. Literacy and Financial Development projects (L&FD P) are run in three African countries enabling women to be more independent and respected.
In the UK, the Government often consults MU when issues concerning families and children are involved. MU has campaigned in other fields including against the Commercialisation of Childhood, and Against Gender-Based Violence.
The MU At St Peters
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 2.00pm in the Church Hall, Free Street and on the first Thursday of alternate months at 7.30pm in the Stables, Free Street. Both groups have a programme of interesting talks and social activities.
Resources
Mothers Union FactsheetThe Branch at St Peter’s has seventy members who receive a magazine to keep them informed about MU involvement at home and abroad.
Members, if they wish, can be involved in a wide range of practical projects to support the family and children including:
- Helping with church children's groups
- A Holy Week project for a local school
- Making posies for baptisms and Mothering Sunday
- Supporting staff at our local schools
- Knitting and sewing items for the Neo-natal Unit at QA Hospital
Donations include emergency toiletry bags to the A&E department at QA, toys to the Roberts Centre and recently, practical items for Refugees. The Christmas Fayre and other fundraising events support a variety of projects including the overseas L&FDP work, Away from it all Holidays for local families and an MU branch in Nairobi where one of our member is serving with a Mission organisation.
Prayer underpins all activities and members commit to praying for the worldwide work of the MU and for each other.
You are invited to find out more!
We warmly welcome new members to share our fellowship and activities. If you are interested or would just like to have a chat, please contact:
Mary Blow
01489 895958
maryenblow@gmail.com
or
Di Hunt
01489 893372
dianahunt6@gmail.com
The MU website www.themothersunion.org gives details of all the amazing activities worldwide.
Photos from recent events
