Support for couples who move to other areas of the UK & Ireland. Couples often marry at a church away from the area where they will be living, perhaps returning to their parents’ or childhood church for their big day. To help the couple settle into their own home church, Mothers’ Union members based at […]
Some families who bring children for baptism are already part of the church family, but for others, they may have made a decision to engage with their local church, who in turn, will want to maintain that link and find appropriate ways of engaging with the family. These are just some of the ways that […]
Somerset Health Authority (and others) use knitted breasts to help teach new mothers how to breastfeed their babies. A member of Mothers’ Union liaises with their local Health Authority or hospital, to see if they need knitted breasts. They are given guidance on colour, shape and size required. Members then get knitting! We are grateful […]
Labelled for Life has been produced as part of Mothers’ Union’s Bye Buy Childhood campaign, to support and empower families in managing the influence of marketing and the media on their children. You can use this A5 booklet: • To learn about modern marketing methods • For practical ideas on how to navigate the commercial […]
One way in which we can make a difference in the world is to speak out on issues we are passionate about. By speaking out or ‘advocating’ on these issues and on behalf of those they affect, we put our faith into action. As an organisation with four million members, Mothers’ Union has a very powerful […]
In 2012, Mothers’ Union and Messy Church came together at Liverpool Cathedral for a celebration of Palm Sunday – Messy Palms! 250 people attended, children and adults enjoying crafts, activities, worship and a picnic. People could write graffiti, wondering what the people of Jerusalem thought about this king riding on a donkey and make Palm […]
Members invite mums from the church to meet with them every Friday. The group start with drinks and cake, and then the children move to another room, where a team of members take care of them. The mums then share together a Bible passage that they talk through together, and have time to share with […]
At Mothers’ Union we are committed to offering help and support to parents. One of the ways this is achieved is through parents’ groups. Research has shown how helpful parents find it to be able to meet together, in a comfortable and non-threatening environment, able to share the joys and also the difficulties they experience. […]
The Pampering Day is a Mothers’ Union initiative for busy women and mothers, who sometimes just don’t have the time to pamper themselves. The pampering sessions run from 2pm-6pm on a Saturday with an optional dinner at 6:30pm. On average 70 people attend including volunteers. Please see brief notes below. Mothers’ Union organise these sessions using […]
Parent and toddler groups provide a happy environment for children, but also a welcoming place for all parents and carers. Parents have the chance to meet other adults, socialise, and informally chat about the joys and challenges they’re currently experiencing. For the toddlers, it’s a chance for them to socialise and play with new toys! […]
An Inspired idea:
Just imagine if every branch was ‘inspired’ to take up one thing – what an impact that would have!"
Claire, member from the Diocese of Birmingham
