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Home About us Contacts Prayer Worldwide Links Projects News & Events E-mail Diocese 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 (The Mothers' Union Prayer)	“The Mothers’ Union has over 3.6 million members in 78 countries around the world. It was founded in England in 1876 by Mary Sumner and rapidly spread throughout the UK and abroad. In Southwark, our members volunteer and pray for a variety of projects that reflect our Aim and Objects. We also raise funds for our worldwide projects.” 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 its place in society; resourcing our members to take practical action to improve conditions for families, both nationally and in communities in which they live. Aim and Objects The Aim of the Mothers' Union is the advancement of the Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life. The Objects of the Mothers' Union are: To uphold Christ's teaching on the nature of marriage and to promote its wider understanding; To encourage parents to bring up their children in the faith and life of the Church; 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. Back to top of page
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