The letters of RISE UP stand for Respond, Inform, Support, Empower, Unite and Pray.
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone from any walk of life. It's our goal that Mothers' Union members and churches will work together to be a part of the change and will get involved with our RISE UP! challenge.
There are bronze, silver and gold awards for branches and churches who take part and complete various actions, as we work together to raise critical awareness and take action against domestic abuse, in whatever form it takes.
This page has resources which are specific to the RISE UP! challenge. If you have any questions, please riseup@mothersunion.org
RISE UP monitoring form - please fill in this form by 31st January each year to enable us to assess which level of the RISE UP challenge your church or branch is currently at.
If you have been affected by domestic abuse or any form of violence, or are concerned for someone else who has, please contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
RISE UP Resources
Why we need to act against domestic abuse
A message from Dr Hannah Thompson, Church of England National Safeguarding Learning and Development Manager.
Find out about our membership
Learn more about becoming a Mothers' Union member.
Sarah's prayer for RISE UP
Sarah's prayer for RISE UP.
RISE UP template press release
A template for members to use when promoting the new campaign RISE UP.
RISE UP Poster - Scotland
RISE UP Against Domestic Abuse Poster (Scotland)
* Please make sure to print 'actual size' so the print cut off lines are not printed with poster*
RISE UP Poster - Wales (English Lang)
RISE UP Against Domestic Abuse Poster (Welsh with English Language)
* Please make sure to print 'actual size' so the print cut off lines are not printed with poster*
RISE UP Poster - Northern Ireland
RISE UP Against Domestic Abuse Poster (Northern Ireland)
* Please make sure to print 'actual size' so the print cut off lines are not printed with poster*
RISE UP Poster - Republic of Ireland
RISE UP Against Domestic Abuse Poster (Republic of Ireland)
* Please make sure to print 'actual size' so the print cut off lines are not printed with poster*
RISE UP Poster - England
RISE UP Against Domestic Abuse Poster (England)
* Please make sure to print 'actual size' so the print cut off lines are not printed with poster*
RISE UP Poster - Welsh Language
RISE UP Against Domestic Abuse Poster (Welsh Language)
* Please make sure to print 'actual size' so the print cut off lines are not printed with poster*
Origami Dove
Learn how to make a origami peace dove to show your support for RISE UP against domestic abuse.
Crochet Purple Heart
A video tutorial on how to crochet a purple heart to show your support.
Knitting Hearts
Instructions on how to knit the hearts for 16 Days
RISE UP leaflet
A print at home version of the RISE UP leaflets to promote the campaign.
RISE UP Service
Resources for a Sunday Service on RISE UP.
Label for MU's No More 1 in 3 campaign
Download and print labels, which you can attach to ribbons and leave in public places to raise awareness.
RISE UP against Domestic Abuse logo
RISE UP against domestic abuse campaign logo.
Symbolism of a Dove
Discover the symbolism behind the dove logo of RISE UP.
RISE UP Bible Study
A Bible study resource for you to use individually or with your church group.
RISE UP Bible Study on the book of Ruth
A healthy relationship Bible study on the book of Ruth.
RISE UP Poem
A poem written by Jim Bradshaw.
A hymn for the 16 days of activism against gender based violence
16 Days Hymn by Lizzi Ann Green sung to the tune of ‘Abide with me’
Sermon for use as part of the RISE UP! campaign
A sermon from The Very Rev'd Rod Reid given at our first RISE UP! celebration in 2024
TopTips from our members
Some helpful Top Tips from our members