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Mothers Union
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The Mothers' Union United Benefice of Rattlesden, Brettenham, Hitcham and Thorpe Morieux How the Mothers' Union started: The Mothers' Union was started in England in 1876 by Mary Sumner, an Anglican clergyman's wife. She wished to enable mothers to fulfil their responsibility for the material and spiritual wellbeing of their children. Since inception we have grown to be the largest world-wide women's organisation. All our members world-wide are committed to supporting the family in all respects and have played an important role in the religious and social policies of many countries. The Mothers' Union today With over a million members, the Mothers' Union is the largest Christian women's organisation in the world with members in over 60 countries and a distinctive tradition of personal links and relationships world-wide. United by the common commitment to Christian family life and by the custom of the cycle of midday prayers we are active in our own local communities in all sorts of ways fitting our activities to those local priorities and needs. The world-wide headquarters is based at Mary Sumner House in Westminster, London. The website address is: http://www.themothersunion.org The purpose of the Mothers' Union The summary of our Aim and Objectives are: 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. The Mothers' Union in this Parish The joint benefice Mothers' Union is held once a month at Rattlesden. For more information about dates and times contact the Rector by email at: therector@thorpe-morieux.org.uk
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