MU cannot run their family support projects or get crucial aid to the families who need it. Total membership is growing rapidly worldwide; unfortunately this is not true of the UK which provides the majority of the MU’s funding. New membership is not keeping pace with those lost through death or allowing their membership to lapse. We commend Mothers Union membership to all, male or female, parent or not. There are many facets to being an MU member and members bring different skills: some work hard on projects; others contribute significantly with the prayers which underpin all the MU’s work. All pay an annual subscription (currently around £20) which allows budgeting for vital work This annual sub. could form part of your charitable giving. The only requirement for membership is that you are a baptised Christian who supports ours Aims and Objects for family life. Most members join a local branch but it is also possible to be a Diocesan Member or a Central Member; correspondence is then by post although you are still eligible to join in local events. Please consider carefully whether you are able to join the Mothers’ Union or renew your lapsed membership. More information on The Mothers Union’s work worldwide can be found on the website www.themothersunion.org or contact Valerie or Mary. Thank you
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A reminder that we will be collecting for the MU diocese project providing items for parents visiting the John Radcliffe Hospital children’s ward at our September meeting and Sunday coffee (12th September). The items requested are razors, toiletries, cot sheets, T-towels, instant coffee, chocolate or Horlicks sachets, soap powder (washing powder), tea bags, small biscuits, magazines (old ones are fine) and small toys (pocket money toys) to share with siblings. Our September meeting will be on the new day, Wednesday 22nd, i.e. the 4th Wednesday of the month. We are delighted to be welcoming Rev
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