Mothers' Union is the largest international Christian organisation with over 4 million members in 83 countries across the world.
Within this worldwide organisation we are part of the Anglican Province of Canterbury and based in the South West of England above Bristol, bordered by Wales in the West and the Cotswold Hills to the East.
Led by our Diocesan President, Doreen McLellan for the triennial 2025-2027 we have 26 branches across 8 deaneries and about 600 members working towards the Mothers' Union vision to strengthen and preserve family life and marriage, by our Christian faith through practical action.
This practical action can be seen through the giving of self, in prayer, in voluntary work, and in helping those less fortunate than ourselves in whatever ways we can.
Following the links, please take the time to discover how we respond to our Mothers' Union vision of a world where God's love is shown through loving, respectful, and flourishing relationships.
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Every day, the prayers from our Prayer Diary are published, together with the Wave of Prayer. Also any items of interest to Mothers' Union members which appear on the Church of England social media sites.
The national Mothers' Union website is a source of information about the worldwide organisation, national projects, monthly prayers and resources for members.
http://www.mothersunion.orgMidday Prayers are live on their Facebook page at 12:00 noon daily.
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Doreen was re-commissioned as our Diocesan President at a service in Gloucester cathedral on June 20th 2025, alongside the Trustees.
Dear Fellow Members
We are now well through the 150th year of MU but there are still lots of things happening. As I write this Margaret Edwards and I are finalising our departure for Durban, South Africa where we will attend the celebration global gathering. By the time you read this we will have returned from our travels.
Over the past months I have attended several events including services, afternoon teas, cream teas and the opportunity to celebrate all that MU has done and continues to do. It has been a joy to meet up with members as they celebrated and to hear about the things happening in the different places. I have also been given slices of wonderful cakes.
A group of members from Gloucester Diocese also attended the celebration service at St. Paul's cathedral in June, with some travelling independently and others joining a coach trip from Lechlade. The service was billed as evensong but was a eucharist presided over by the new Archbishop of Canterbury and it was attended by 1600 members and supporters. It was a wonderful service and the sound in St. Paul's as we sang "Thine be the glory" was magnificent. Look carefully at the picture on the cover of Roundabout and you may spot four of the trustees from Gloucester Diocese - Brenda Davitt, Margaret Edwards, Viv Garland and me! The following day about 650 people attended a Britain and Ireland gathering in London, where we had presentations on MU past, present and future.
In July members attended a garden party hosted by Bishop Rachel. This was another wonderful event which was enjoyed by all those who attended on a glorious sunny day - we were glad to utilise the shade offered by the trees in the garden at Bishopscourt as we enjoyed drinks and nibbles followed by a splendid cake. Everything was very well organised and we were thoroughly spoiled.
I know that branches are currently putting together programmes for 2027 and my prayers are with you all as you plan the next steps for MU following this celebration year.
With love and prayers.
Doreen