What is Mothers’ Union?
It is a world-wide Anglican organisation whose purpose it is to be concerned with all aspects of Christian family life.

Why was Mothers’ Union founded?
Mothers’ Union was founded in 1876 by Mary Sumner. When her first child was born she was overwhelmed by what she saw as the awesome responsibility of parents, not only in caring for their children’s physical well-being, but also for their spiritual nurture and growth.

What is the Aim and what are the Objectives of Mothers’ Union?
The aim is the advancement of Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life. In order to carry this out there are five Objectives.

1 To uphold Christ’s teaching on the nature of marriage and to promote its wider understanding .

2 To encourage parents 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 society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children

5. To help those whose family life has met with adversity.

Geography

The Diocese of Llandaff is the most populous of all six Dioceses in Wales. It covers an area taking in the west of Cardiff in the east to Neath in the west, and the Heads of the Valleys road in the north.
The Diocese is divided into three Archdeaconries, which are further subdivided into twelve Deaneries.

Who’s who?

President: Mrs Raye Saunders, 15 Trafalgar Terrace,, Ystrad Rhondda, CF41 7RG.

Telephone 01443 435506

rayesaul@aol.com

Secretary: Mrs Lyn Evans 15 King Street, Aberaman, Aberdare. CF44 6UN

Telephone 01685 874429

lyn.evans5@btinternet.com

Treasurer: Mrs Beryl Baldwin
Chaplain:  The Rev Ruth Moverley
Co Editors: In Touch : Mrs Judith Hopkins
Provincial President Wales: Mrs Tyann Leonard, The Rectory, Llandow, Cowbridge, CF71 7NT,
Tel: 01656 890205

Unit Coordinators:

Action and Outreach: Mrs Liz.Collings
Faith and Policy: Mrs Mari Harrison
Finance and Central Services: Mrs Jayne Young
Marketing : Mrs Judith Hopkins
Vice Presidents: Mrs Katherine Walters, Mrs Lynne Davies, Mrs Barbara Treharne.

Trustees:

Mrs Elizabeth Evans, Mrs Ann Butler, Mrs Josie Bolton, Mrs Mary Davies, Mrs Lowri Washington-Jones, Mrs Joy Bolt, Mrs Norma Watts, Mrs Sian Jones, Mrs Joy Brydon-Jones, Mrs Vicki Ellingsen, Mrs Margaret Jones, Mrs Diana Price, Mrs Christine Smith, Mrs Anne lewis-jenkins and Mrs Jodie Taylor