Mission Statement
The Mothers' Union is a Christian organisation which promotes the well-being of families world-wide.
We achieve this by:
Developing prayer and spiritual growth in families
Studying and reflecting on family life and marriage and their place in society
Resourcing our members to take practical action to improve conditions for families, both nationally and in the communities in which they live.
Aims and Objectives
The Mothers' Union is a world-wide organisation whose aim is the advancement of the Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life. To carry out this aim, its objects are:
1. To uphold Christ's teaching on the nature of marriage and to promote its wider understanding
2. To encourage parents to bring up their children in the faith and life of the Church
3. To maintain a world-wide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service
4. To promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children
5. To help those whose family life has met with adversity
Ways of Belonging
All members of the Mothers' Union share equal status, but there are different ways of belonging.
Branch Member
Joins through a branch and may attend its meetings. They may be involved in Mothers' Union projects and activities at branch, deanery, diocesan or central level.
Diocesan Member (Deanery Member)
Joins through a diocese or deanery and is not attached to a branch. They may be involved in Mothers' Union projects and activities at branch, deanery, diocesan or central level
Central Member
Is not attached to a diocese or involved in activities but receives regular information about the Society from Mary Sumner House.
I M P C Member
An Indoor Members' Prayer Circle member is unable to attend meetings or get involved in activities. Their contribution to the society is through regular prayer and contact is often maintained through a branch or IMPC rep.
Incorporated Member
A member who holds, or has held, office in the diocese, at the centre or in a branch can be proposed at World Wide Council for Incorporated Membership. Incorporated members vote for the Representative Members of World Wide Council and pay an additional subscription.
To find out more about other areas of the Mothers' Union, why not visit the Mothers' Union central website
Ways of Supporting
Becoming a friend of Mothers' Union and helping with fund raising
Purchasing items from the local MU Enterprise rep in this Diocese
Subscriptions for 2011
Mary Sumner House £9.00
Portsmouth Diocese £9.00
Total £18.00
IMPC and over 80’s £17.50
Joint Members £29.00
Diocesan Members no Direct Debit £32.00 inc. Friends & Family
Diocesan Members with Direct Debit £23.00 no Friends & Family
Joint Diocesan Members no Direct Debit £43.00
Joint Diocesan members with Direct Debit £34.00
Friends of Mothers’ Union £21.00