St. Mary Magdalene Parish, Avondale Mother's Union

Aims & Objectives

The MU promotes spiritual, psychological, social and physical aspects of women to advance Christian marriage, motherhood and family life. The work is guided by five MU objectives:

1. To uphold Christ’s teaching on the nature of marriage and motherhood, and to promote their wider understanding;
2. To encourage parents/mothers to bring up their children in the faith and life of the Church;
3. To maintain a world-wide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service;
4. To promote conditions in the society favourable to a stable family life and the protection of children;
5. To help those whose family life has met with adversity.

Membership Requirements

• A woman married in Church or whose marriage has been blessed in Church and is a communicant of good standing in the Anglican Church (ACPCA).
• Single, divorced or widowed women over 40 may be admitted if they are communicants of good standing in the Anglican Church (ACPCA).
• Must have undertaken lessons according to the Diocesan syllabus for at least one year.
• Must subscribe to the objectives of the Mothers' Union and be recommended by the local MU Committee.
• Must agree to pay the stipulated annual tribute.

Admission of New Members

New members are admitted by a Priest or Bishop in the presence of other MU members. For guidance on the enrolment ceremony and diocesan paperwork, please consult your Parish Priest or the Diocesan MU Office.