Mothers' Union Prayers

Here at Mothers' Union, we aim to promote and encourage Christian family life. Join us in our commitment to prayer, policy and faith in action.

The Wave of Prayer is an offering of prayer from and for Mothers' Union around the world. It is something that concerns every member as all take part in prayer for Mothers' Union in each diocese of the Anglican Communion in turn. Specific days in the year are therefore allocated to each diocese when prayers are focused on their work and needs.

The Mothers' Union Prayer

As a young woman, Mary Sumner took a special interest in women and their families. When she started meeting with mothers of the parish in 1876, Mary wrote the first Mothers' Union prayer. The current prayer, like the original, focuses on the real concerns and needs of women throughout the world.

The Mary Sumner Prayer

Written in 1876 by Mothers' Union founder, Mary Sumner.

All this day, O Lord,
let me touch as many lives as possible for thee;
and every life I touch, do thou by thy spirit quicken,
whether through the word I speak,
the prayer I breathe,
or the life I live.

Amen.