Welcome
to the Yate Branch of the
Mothers' Union,
the worldwide organisation helping to provide
Christian care for families everywhere.
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Our aims and objectives:
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To promote and support married life
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To encourage parents in their role to develop the faith of their children
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To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service
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To promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children
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To help those whose family life has met with adversity
To discover more you can contact us or visit the diocesan or national websites too.
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About Us
Do you think family life is important?
We do! In whatever form that family takes, at home or overseas, we care!
Our Meetings
We are a growing, lively Christian group, part of Bristol Diocese and the Kingswood and South Gloucestershire Deanery.
We are open to all, men and women and of any marital status. We are committed to the MU aims through prayer, fund raising and action.
Branch meetings are on the third Thursday of each month, 2:00 pm usually in St. Mary’s Church, Yate, or St. Nicholas church, Yate. See our diary for meetings locations. We have many other events so even if you couldn’t make the meetings you might still like to get involved.
Our History
Our founder, Mary Sumner, began the Mothers' Union in 1876. It was not until 1885 that MU began to expand beyond her husband's parish of Old Arlesford, near Winchester.
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St. Mary's branch in Yate was started 30 years later in 1915, and celebrated our centenary in 2015.
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The Mothers' Union is now a worldwide organisation with over 4 million members.
Diary Dates 2024
18 January, 2:00, Annual General Meeting (AGM), The Rev Ian Wallace, St Nicholas Church (St. Nix)
15 February, 12:00, Lunch at The Lawns
21 March, 2:00, Norma’s Talk, St Nix
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6th April, 10:30, Spring Gathering & AGM, St Nix
18 April, 2:00, Clewer, Aurea Hart, St Nix
16 May, 2:00, Night Shelter, St Mary’s
18 June, 2:15, Festival Service, Christ Church, Downend
20 June, ?
18 July, Tea Party, Julia Holbrook
Date to be confirmed, Away From It All (AFIA)
9 August, 11:30, Mary Sumner Day Picnic, St Saviour’s, Coalpit Heath
Giving out Bags of Love to St Mary’s Reception Parents
19 September, 2:00, Regenerate, Rachel Rogers, St Mary’s
Date to be confirmed, Autumn Gathering
17 October, 2:00, Let’s plant bulbs, Mary Farrell, St Nix
21 November, 2:00, Domestic Abuse, St Nix
12 December, 2:00, Advent Service, St Nix
19 December, ?
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