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Bishops' wives retreat

The wives of Tanzanian Anglican bishops welcomed Mrs Caroline Welby to lead a retreat with them at the Mother’s Union centre in Mtumba near Dodoma on 14-16 July

27 July 2015

Mothers' Union call Church of England to help end commercialisation of childhood

Synod event highlights Bye Bye Childhood campaign advocating responsible, appropriate marketing to children

16 July 2015

Outgoing Mothers' Union chief executive looks back on evolving ministry

Past 17 years saw increase of overseas membership and advocacy against commercialisation of childhood

08 July 2015

South Sudanese Episcopalian shortlisted for international development award

Anglican Alliance nominates provincial Mother’s Union coordinator in recognition of tireless work for peace, life in dignity

08 June 2015

Mother's Union celebrates member engagement during UK Volunteers' Week

Liverpool MU member named Volunteer of the Year by Josephine Butler Memorial Trust

04 June 2015

God 'has never failed me' affirms Mothers' Union president

Head of global movement once called the ‘fifth Instrument of Anglican Unity’ delivers Mary Sumner Lecture in Auckland

22 May 2015

Mother's Union's report highlights commercialisation of children

Bye Buy Childhood campaign seeks to value children as children, not consumers.

18 March 2015

Tanzania Mothers' Union prioritises women’s empowerment

The MU there is empowering women and girls with skills in entrepreneurship, leadership and advocacy.

03 October 2014

"Women must be heard in Church and society" - Melanesia primate

The Archbishop of Melanesia urged Mothers' Union delegates to promote the place of women in the Church and society.

02 September 2014

Melanesia: Mothers' Union marks big day

More than 1,000 people attended the celebration of Mary Sumner.

12 August 2014