Mary Sumner
In 1876 Mary Sumner founded the Mothers’ Union to give spiritual guidance and practical help to mothers and families. It quickly developed from a meeting for local mothers in her sitting room to a worldwide Christian organisation with more than 4.1 million members in 83 countries. Though our lives and experience of the Mothers’ Union may differ widely depending on where we are, we are united by our shared belief in the importance of family values. We all have something to offer and something to learn. We have strong personal links between members around the world and we unite in prayer, worship and fellowship
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mothers’ Union is a Christian organisation which promotes the well-being of families worldwide.
We aim to -
The MU has so much to offer:
Action and OutreachThe brief of this Unit is far reaching, to include the work of M.U Worldwide, the needs of young families and the management of Projects within branches or in the Diocese. All our projects are centred on our Christian faith seeking to support marriage and encourage family life.
Faith and Policy
This Unit is concerned with the spiritual needs of the members and their families.
Finance and Central Services
This Unit takes care of all the financial and administrative affairs of the MU in the Diocese.
Marketing
This Unit aims to keep members and non-members aware of MU as an organisation and its activities. It is responsible for the distribution of Families First, Families Worldwide and Focus magazines and the sale of MU Enterprises.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mothers’ Union is a Christian organisation which promotes the well-being of families worldwide.
We aim to -
- worship and pray together
- translate prayer into action
- engage with Scripture creatively
- articulate our faith confidently
- research issues affecting Christian marriage and family
- support each other in any situation using our Gospel values
- share and learn from each other’s experiences
- understand our vocations using our God-given talents
- understand the mission of the MU
- commit the MU to renewed faith, service, reflection and action.
The MU has so much to offer:
- Membership of a caring Christian family that stretches across the world.
- Regular meetings with the other members of your branch mostly with a speaker and time to make new friends over a cup of tea.
- Encourages members to be involved in church and community.
- Hosts Quiet Days.
- Encourages marriage preparation and support.
- Runs parenting groups.
- Supports literacy programmes in Africa.
- The opportunity to become involved with projects which help families in our Diocese and also overseas projects.
- Worship with and prayer support from other MU members.
Action and OutreachThe brief of this Unit is far reaching, to include the work of M.U Worldwide, the needs of young families and the management of Projects within branches or in the Diocese. All our projects are centred on our Christian faith seeking to support marriage and encourage family life.
Faith and Policy
This Unit is concerned with the spiritual needs of the members and their families.
Finance and Central Services
This Unit takes care of all the financial and administrative affairs of the MU in the Diocese.
Marketing
This Unit aims to keep members and non-members aware of MU as an organisation and its activities. It is responsible for the distribution of Families First, Families Worldwide and Focus magazines and the sale of MU Enterprises.
