The Mothers’ Union is a Christian organisation with more than a million members in 70 countries, united by our shared belief in family values.

 

Its members support family life where there is a need within their own communities and are involved in a diversity of activities from worldwide literacy development to parenting projects in the UK. 

 

The Mothers’ Union are involved in campaigning and lobbying on worldwide issues, such as parental rights; international debt relief and child poverty.  They are pleased to work in partnership with organisations such as Hope UK; the United Nations and various other ecumenical groups.

 

Here in Portishead the Mothers’ Union have a two meetings each month open to all:  7.30pm on the second Wednesday at St Nicholas; 2.30pm on the fourth Thursday at St Peter’s along with a corporate Communion 10.30am on the second Thursday at St Peter’s.

 

They also enjoy “Fellowship and Food” at various fund-raising events and we participate in services and other events such as prayer days and retreats in our parish and deanery.

 

For more details and to receive a programme, please contact Anne Lewins on 01275 847205, or see the Mothers’ Union noticeboard at one of our churches.

 

For more information on the national and international work of the Mothers’ Union please see www.themothersunion.org