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The Purpose and Aims of the Mothers' Union
The Purpose of the Mothers’ Union
is to be specially concerned with
all that strengthens and preserves
marriage and Christian family life.
The Mothers’ Union is a worldwide
society whose Aim is the advancement of
the Christian religion in the sphere of
marriage and family life. In order to carry
out this Aim, its Objects are:
1 To uphold Christ’s teaching on the
nature of marriage and to promote its
wider understanding;
2 To encourage parents to bring up their
children in the faith and the life of the
Church;
3 To maintain a worldwide fellowship of
Christians, united in prayer, worship
and service;
4 To promote conditions in society
favourable to stable family life and the
protection of children;
5 To help those whose family life has met
with adversity.
The Mothers' Union Prayer
ALMIGHTY GOD, OUR HEAVENLY FATHER,
who gave marriage to be a source of blessing,
we thank you for family life, with all its joys
and sorrows.
May we know your presence and peace in our
homes, fill them with your love and use them to
your glory.
Bless all who are married and every parent and
child. Pour out upon us your Holy Spirit, that we
may truly love and serve you.
Bless the members of the Mothers Union throughout
the world, unite us in prayer and worship, in love
and service, that, strengthened by your grace, we
may seek to do your will; through Jesus Christ, our
Lord. Amen
Last Updated 3rd February 2001