Mothers’ Union 150 years anniversary

Mothers’ Union was founded by Mary Sumner 150 years ago and this year we celebrate the past, present and future work of this movement in local, national and worldwide places. In June all local branches were asked to have a ‘Take over Sunday’ where their church service focused their worship and prayers on the work of MU. At St. Francis’ we will hold a service on June 21st to recognise this work. The diocesan MU chaplain Anne Marr will be joining us and we will also be baptising baby Hazel in the 10am service! 

Mothers’ Union is a worldwide charity of more than 4 million women and men working in 84 countries. As a global movement of women and men, MU support their local churches with the prayers and service of its branch members, their local communities through social outreach and projects and is an international campaigning organisation. It is particularly concerned with the plight of women in the world. Projects include literacy and development, parenting, micro-finance and campaigning against gender-based violence and the trafficking of women. Its vision is a world where God’s love is shown through loving, respectful and flourishing relationships. Its aim and purpose is to demonstrate Christian faith in action by the transformation of communities worldwide, through the nurture of the family in its many forms.

From mid-July to mid-August there will be a display in St. Nicholas Cathedral telling the story, history and work of MU. On July 25^th at 12.00 a diocesan service will be held at the Cathedral to celebrate this amazing milestone. Please come along, find out more about MU and offer your prayers and support for members and this service we provide.