Mothers' Union

St John's branch meets twice monthly in the Parish Room at 2.15pm on the 1st Tuesday and 7.45pm on the 3rd Tuesday. 'We have a speaker on a mixture of serious and light-hearted topics and we also discuss matters of social concern. New members are always welcome.'

Checkthe Calendar for details of coming meetings.

MOTHERS’ UNION OPEN EVENING

Tuesday 23 April – 7.30pm in the Parish Room

Those reading the church magazine who might sometimes have wondered what Mothers Union is all about, are invited to attend a social evening. There will be publicity material about the Mothers’ Union and a warm supper with wine. The vicar, the Revd Ruth Yeoman, who became a member during 2012, will host the evening and give a short talk. It will be an informal evening, and any guests would be warmly welcomed. 

​What is the Mothers' Union?

With 4 million members working in 83 countries, the Mothers' Union is passionate about caring for families all around the world. Members are not all mothers, or even all women. Single, married, parents, grandparents, or young adults just beginning to express their social conscience. For all 4 million members what Mothers' Union provides is a network through which they can serve Christ in their own community - through prayer, financial support and actively working at the grassroots level in programmes that meet local needs. They lobby local and national governments on issues affecting family life and campaign to challenge legislation that neglects the vulnerable and marginalised.

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

Further details from http://www.themothersunion.org

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.