Mothers' Union Diocese of Peterborough

Being a parent is both a joy and a challenge. It is a very important role, but one for which we have little preparation.

Mothers’ Union members play a part, through prayer and action, to support family life in their local community and throughout the world.  We share the good news of the Gospel and enjoy fun and fellowship. Our work varies across the diocese – wherever there is need.

Working with our clergy in our churches

• We support our clergy in their ministry and mission
• MU members are involved in all church roles, lay ministry, reading, leading intercessions, serving, acting as vergers, parish administration etc
• We pray for all ministry for children and young people, and where possible take an active role.  This may involve Sunday School, Tiny Tots services, Messy Church, Open the book.
• Branches usually meet monthly and always involve a service or act of worship
• We run additional services e.g. Lady Day, Mary Sumner Day
• Pastoral support for MU members and others in the church
• Baptism support

Helping those who need our help;

• Sewing and knitting, preferably for local needs
• Continuing help at the Daylight centre, Wellingborough which MU set up
• We have a diocesan prayer chain
• We are involved in local Foodbanks.
• Away from it all holidays and days out can be supported for families
• The lunch clubs in Kettering & Irthlingborough  provide top-up bags of food for primary-aged children entitled to free school meals during the school holidays
• Christmas cards for prisoners in Peterborough
• Easter cards for prisoners in Wellingborough

Fundraising;

• 20p on Tuesdays and other fun events.
• We raise about 10k per year to support diocesan work and our worldwide role
• We also help with church fundraising

Campaigning;

• 16 Days of Activism Against worldwide Gender-Based Violence
• Awareness of modern Day slavery
• Supporting Global Day in November
• Churches enrolled in the Rise Up Campaign

We welcome new members.  Find out more……..