Mothers Union

Mothers' Union is an organisation to which Christians all over the world belong.  With branches in 62 countries and 3.6 million members, we are joined together by our shared belief in the importance of the family in God's world. Membership is open to all who have been baptised in the name of the Holy Trinity and who declare their support for the Aims and Objects of the Society.  Men and women, married or unmarried, parent or not - all can and do join.  A member of the Mothers' Union makes a commitment to its worldwide fellowship to share in the prayer, worship, love and service of the organisation.

The Aim of the Mothers' Union
 
The aim of the Mothers' Union is the advancement of the Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life.
 
The Objects of the Mothers' Union

• To uphold Christ's teaching on the nature of marriage and to promote its wider understanding;
• To encourage parents to bring up their children in the faith and life of the Church;
• To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service;
• To promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children;   
• To help those whose family life has met with adversity.

St Nicholas Church , MU Branch Leader: Sybil Chambers, Hatbox Cottage, 5 Bradfield Close, North Walsham NR28 0HL tel:01692-406566
 
This branch is the largest in the deanery of St Benet at Waxham and Tunstead and meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except August) at 2.30pm in St Nicholas' Room.  New members and inquirers will receive a warm welcome.
 
Members are actively involved in the life of the church helping at the monthly pram service, marking anniversaries of children who are baptised with a card and supporting families at baptism services.