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In Birmingham there are over 1000 members of Mothers' Union in 40+ branches.
You may become a member of Mothers' Union through a local branch or by becoming a Diocesan Member. For details please contact MU Office.
Who can join the Mothers' Union?
If you have been baptised in the name of the Holy Trinity and believe in the importance of family life we would love you to join the MU.
Women and men, married and unmarried, parent or not, all can, and do, join the Mothers' Union.
The Mothers' Union is a Christian organisation which promotes the well-being of families worldwide. The purpose of the charity is to carry out its Aims within the Birmingham Diocese. It does this by:
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Developing prayer & spiritual growth in families
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Studying and reflecting on family life and marriage and their place in society
- Resourcing our members to take practical action to improve conditions for families, both
nationally and in the communities in which they live.
The past year has been a successful one for Mothers' Union in Birmingham. Members supported projects in Birmingham which included:
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Knitting garments for premature babies in Birmingham hospitals
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Making small gowns for premature or still-born babies
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Supporting a holiday project in Lozells, Birmingham, by providing stationery and play items
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Supporting refugees by providing household and baby items
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Helping in Winson Green Prison Visits Centre
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Providing hospitality for MU members from overseas
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Supporting St Basil's Centre for the homeless
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Providing a coach outing for 53 children from the inner city area
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Facilitating parenting groups
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With other Midlands dioceses, exhibiting at the Christian Resources Exhibition at Stoneleigh
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Supporting projects within their own parishes or branches
Pictures taken at the recent Festival Service when MU members distributed apples to passers-by:
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