Mothers’ Union

The Mothers’ Union is a worldwide Christian organisation dedicated to promoting marriage and family life. It has 3.6 million members in 76 countries. The Mothers’ Union was started in 1876 by Mary Sumner, the wife of an Anglican vicar. It is open to all baptised men and women and encourages all members to attend church and to read the Bible regularly.

Mothers’ Union in Holbeach
Our regular activities include:
Visits to housebound (at home) members.
Regular support for Boston women’s’ refuge.
Collection of used postage stamps towards the work of the East Anglian Children’s Hospice.
Meeting socially with other local branches.
The celebration of Lady Day (25th March).
Our Banner is displayed in the Lady Chapel at All Saints.
Annual Wave of Prayer involving branches worldwide.
Fundraising for the Mothers Union Overseas Fund.
Throughout the year there are social gatherings.

Joining the Mothers’ Union
We meet on the third Friday of every month, at 2.00pm, in the Mary Bass Room in church.
If you are interested in joining the Mothers’ Union, please contact Joyce Fines – 01406 420160.

We look forward to welcoming you to be a part of a wonderful worldwide organisation.

Latest News & Meeting Dates
Meeting dates and events are shown in the Church Calendar and our latest news is available in Ashlings Magazine which can be downloaded from the News page.