The Mothers’ Union is the world’s largest and most widely spread Christian family society. It came into being as a Christian women’s group within the Anglican communion but membership is open to any baptized Christian. You do not have to be a mother to join.

AIM – The aim of the Mothers’ Union is the advancement of the Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life.

PURPOSE – The purpose of the Mothers’ Union is to be specially concerned with all that strengthens and preserves marriage and Christian family life.

OBJECTIVES – The five Objectives of the society are:

1. Uphold Christ’s teaching on the nature of marriage and to promote it’s wider understanding.
2. Encourage parents to bring up their children in the faith and life of the church.
3. Maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service.
4. Promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children.
5. Help those whose family life has met with adversity.

Recent News

Our annual events are the M.U. Pancake Supper, Mothering Sunday in May, Give Parents a Break slated in December and keeping on top of our church school children’s birthdays.

Our meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm in the Fireside Room of St. Matthew’s.  Please feel free to come out to a meeting and see what we do. Newcomers are always welcome.