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The Branch of the Mothers' Union at St Augustine's was inaugurated in 1910 and is part of this worldwide Christian organisation with more than a million members in 70 countries. Our faith in Christ unites us in our shared belief in the importance of supporting family life. Click here for further details on our branch history. Mothers' Union work in prisons throughout the UK is widely acclaimed and includes setting up Branches for women in prison, helping in Visitors' Centres and MU members help staff the creche at Coldingley Prison, encouraging children to enjoy visiting an absent parent and fulfilling the Mothers' Union's 5th Object "Helping those whose family life has met with adversity".

There is a very active membership of the MU at St Augustine's and we regularly hold monthly meetings. The ‘fun' side of the Mothers' Union is also not forgotten as we invite the Parish to annual social events (as detailed below) and we therefore continue our involvement in supporting family life projects in the parish, the deanery and in Guildford Diocese. We would welcome all Baptised Christians to become new members - old and young, men and women, single, married, divorced or widowed. Why not come along to one of the events below to see what our Branch is all about.

2012 Details of our monthly meetings and social events:

10th January		New Year's Meal at Willems Park 7.00 p.m.
17th January		Corporate Communion 7.00 p.m.
21st February		Corporate Communion 7.00 p.m.
24th February		Lent Lunch (Venue to be advised)
2nd March		Women's World day of Prayer - Service at St. Augustine's 10.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.
2nd March		Lent Lunch (Venue to be advised)
9th March		Lent Lunch (Venue to be advised)
16th March		Lent Lunch (Venue to be advised)
23rd March		Lent Lunch (Venue to be advised)
19th March		Aldershot Deanery Quiet Morning at St. Peter's Church, Ash 10.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. Lenten guest speaker Fr. Keith Bristow, Bring your own lunch
20th March		Stations of the cross lead by our Branch 7.00 p.m.
26th March		Lady Day service at the Cathedral 10.45 a.m.
30th March		Lent Lunch (Venue to be advised)
17th April		Corporate Communion 7.00 p.m. Followed by speaker Corinne Cooper who will be speaking about the Mothers' union theme for 2012 'Your Gift? Discover and Celebrate'
15th May		Forum at St. Michaels' Sheerwater 9.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
15th May		Corporate Communion 7.00 p.m.
19th June		Corporate Communion 7.00 p.m. Followed by speaker Natalie Hargraves from Naomi House Children's Hospice who will be speaking about their work.
17th July		Corporate Communion 7.00 p.m.
24th July		Evening Summer Walk finishing with a drink in a local pub. Time and place to be announced
August		No Meeting
18th September		Corporate Communion 7.00 p.m. Followed by speaker (to be confirmed)
16th October		Corporate Communion 7.00 p.m.
20th November		Forum at St. Michaels' Sheerwater 9.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
20th November		House Mass at 34 Highfield Avenue followed by AGM 7.00 p.m.
December		No Meeting

Faith and Policy Watch June 2011

Mothers' Union Response to the Bailey Review

100 years, not out – our Centenary celebrations

On June 18^th 2010 St Augustine’s Mothers’ Union celebrated one hundred years of faithful witness and service in their Parish with a Mass of thanksgiving followed by a ‘Strawberry Tea’. Over eighty people attended the event including the Mayor and Mayoress of Rushmoor, Councillor and Mrs Brian Parker; Jacky Atkins the Guildford Diocesan President of the Mothers’ Union; five past Diocesan Presidents and members from various parts of the Diocese. Fr. Keith Hodges celebrated the Mass and in his opening address he paid tribute to Mary Sumner, the founder of the Mothers’ Union, and to the ongoing work of the Organisation.

The Mass was a wonderful service of thanksgiving and the voices of the Mothers’ Union members resounded around the church as they joined together to sing the wonderful hymns of praise.

When the Mass had ended everyone retired into the church hall for refreshments and enjoyed a traditional ‘Afternoon Tea’ consisting of a variety of sandwiches and home-made cakes and not forgetting the scones filled with cream and strawberries. This was followed on Sunday 20^thJune 2010 with a lunch for the whole Parish when everyone could share in the great birthday celebration. A truly wonderful and happy weekend!

Lots more information about the Mothers' Union can be found at www.TheMothersUnion.org.uk and the Branch Leader at St Augustine's Aldershot would welcome enquiries and comments from anyone who would like to get in touch. Please e-mail her at MU@StAugustine-Aldershot.org.uk