
MOTHERs'
UNION
MOTHERS’ UNION is a Christian mission charity seeking to support families worldwide. The support of families is greater than ever, in over 80 countries with 4 million members worldwide sharing a vision to bring about a world where God’s love is shown through loving, respectful and flourishing relationships.
MOTHERS’ UNION OBJECTIVES
To promote and support married life
To encourage parents in their role to develop the faith of their children
To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service.
To promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children
To help those whose family life has met with adversity
Our local group has enjoyed talks from various MU speakers, such as updates of members work in the Detainee Centre’s at Gatwick airport and Away From It All Caravan Projects, demonstration and work of the Prayer Shawl Ministry and meditational meetings focusing on prayer.
We come together during the year for fellowship and sociable activities, enjoying meal celebrations and outings of various forms.
Our group fund raises to support the Parish and Mothers’ Union charities.
Each year we invite various groups from the local area to join us in our Advent and Carol Service.
Membership is open to anyone, male, female, single or married, providing you have been baptized as a Christian and support our aims and objectives.
OUR BRANCH
Aldingbourne, Barnham and Eastergate Mothers’ Union branch hold several meetings each month including (see our pewsheet 'Contact' for more details:
Membership is open to anyone, male, female, single or married, providing you have been baptized as a Christian and support our aims and objectives.
Mothers’ Union Corporate Communion – 10 am – 1st Wednesday of each month at St. George’s Church.
Prayer Group on the 2nd Monday of each month in members’ homes (see 'Contact' for venue deails)
Mothers’ Union Meetings (as announced in 'Contact')
All meetings are at St. George’s Church, Eastergate. Visitors are always welcome to our meetings.
THE MOTHERS’ UNION PRAYER
Loving Lord
We thank you for your love so freely given to us all.
We pray for families around the world.
Bless the work of the Mothers’ Union
as we seek to share your love
through the encouragement, strengthening and support
of marriage and family life.
Empowered by your Spirit,
may we be united in prayer and worship,
and in love and service
reach out as your hands across the world.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen