Welcome to the July 2009 Mothers' Union Newsletter!

We hope you enjoy reading the latest Mothers' Union's news. Follow the links to see the latest updates on our website.

What has Mothers' Union achieved?

Mothers' Union is not usually the first to blow its own trumpet. In fact, our members can be among the most self-effacing, humble volunteers you could find in the charity sector..

Read on

Mothers' Union Picnic Appeal

Looking for a great way to enjoy the sunshine? Well why not have a picnic and enjoy some fun and laughter with your family, friends or church... and spread all that happiness a bit further by holding your picnic in aid of Mothers' Union Family Life Programme in central Africa!

For more information and picnic tips

Mothers' Union General Meeting 2009

Mothers' Union showed how it was "Bringing the world home" at this year's General Meeting

Our focus was on the theme of "Bringing the world home" and our worship material was around the "The Cost of Relationship" with the key words of Wisdom, Justice, Compassion, Hope, Dignity, Acceptance and Affirmation used as a foundation. The presentations began with  Worldwide President Rosemary Kempsell and continued with the Unit Coordinator Trustees and three Worldwide Provincial Presidents all giving highly interesting perspectives on the ways in which Mothers' Union is living out these concepts within a worldwide fellowship. This work, as we know, inspires Mothers' Union members everywhere, who are then able to bring about change in their own families and communities at large.

Download copies of the presentations and worship material

New Publications

"Bringing the world home " - Mothers' Union Annual Review 2008/9

Don't miss Mothers' Union Annual Review for 2008/9, which is fresh off the press. This fantastic publication is available to read online or can be ordered for a cover cost of £2 by contacting Brenda Molloy, Central Services dept, Mary Sumner House on 0207 555 2233 or emailing Brenda.Molloy@themothersunion.org

Making a difference - Social Policy Toolkit

Mothers' Union has launched a compact guide to social policy. This colourful A5 booklet explains what social policy is and how it relates to our faith, how to get involved, how the UK Parliament and devolved political institutions, and the European Union and United Nations all work. The book is ideal for using in a Mothers' Union or Church group and is available from Central Services at just £3.
To order your copy please contact Brenda.Molloy@themothersunion.org or telephone: 020 7555 3322

Summer Festivals

Mothers' Union will be having a presence at two of the most sort-after Christian Summer festivals.

We will be at New Wine in Shepton Mallet from the 26th July until 2 August 2009
and
Greenbelt at Cheltham Race Course from 28th August until 31st 2009

For more information on New Wine and Greenbelt

Update on Mothers' Union, Zimbabwe

It is a wonderful feeling finally, after years of great suffering and bad news, to be able to bring positive feedback from Zimbabwe, a country that has been at the forefront of our prayers for so long now.

To read more on how Mothers' Union members grew in faith and spirit within this difficult time

The Policy team have been hard at work over recent weeks keeping abreast of legislation and topics of interest to Mothers' Union. The excellent Policy Watch Newsletter is a great way to have an overview of current social policy issues.

[Home] pack

Mothers' Union's award winning resource [home]

Most of us by now have heard about the [home] pack and know it's a great resource produced to communicate the importance of [Home] and how Mothers' Union members have helped sustain this value throughout the world.

This resource is a great communication tool and can be used in a number of ways to help promote Mothers' Union For example, sharing it with external parties is an excellent way of informing them about the work of Mothers' Union and the various projects in which we are involved.? Internally in a branch meeting it works well as a refresher or as a new branch introduction to Mothers' Union etc. If you would like to find alternative ways of using the [Home] pack as communication resource or have any ideas that can be shared with other members please contact the marketing department by emailing marketing@themothersunion.org

To order a copy please email centralservices@themothersunion.org or telephone 020 7222 5533

Or to order a copy of the [home] pack online please click.

[Home] pack cost just  £10

For more information on the [home] pack

Giving

Mothers' Union - Direct Debit Scheme

Would you like to contribute regularly to the worldwide vision of Mothers' Union and support our work?

If so you can donate via Direct Debit and give on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual basis. Sign up online or order a Regular Giving form from Mary Sumner House 020 7222 5533. And remember if you are a tax payer don't forget to gift aid your donation.

Thank you - all donations are widely appreciated and go towards either emergency relief or our project work.

Resources

Remember that Mothers' Union produces a number of resources and information to help you promote the good work that we do, including posters, leaflets, guidelines and information sheets.

If you would like to place an order for posters and leaflets email: mu@themothersunion.org

To obtain a copy of the events and display board guides email: marketing@themothersunion.org

Alternatively you can call the main switchboard on 020 7222 5533

Fundraising

Shop online and raise money for Mothers' Union at the same time.

A large number of major retailers including Mothercare, M&S, Thorntons, Waterstones, HMV will donate between 5% and 12% to Mothers' Union when you make a purchase online. Start shopping at: www.buy.at/mothersunion

Monthly Prayers

Join Mothers' Union in prayer through the July Midday and Wave of Prayer for our members and their work around the world.

Members' section

Don't forget, if you are a Mothers' Union member you can log on here and see a special section designated for members.

If you have any difficulties accessing this section make sure that when you log in, you amend your details to say yes you are a member. You need only do this once as this will be stored on your registration.

What's happening in your diocese this summer?

The summer is always full of interesting events and stories and Mothers' Union central office would like to hear about them. So if you are involved in something big or small or have heard something interesting, please let us know.

By contacting a member of staff from the Action and Outreach team or email us at outreach@themothersunion.org.

If you have any feedback or questions, please do get in contact by emailing: webeditor@themothersunion.org for more details.

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