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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.

2013 Details of our monthly meetings and social events:

8th January		New Year's Meal at Willems Park 7.00 p.m.
15th January		Corporate Communion 7.00 p.m.
15th February		Lent Lunch (Venue to be advised)
19th February		Corporate Communion 7.00 p.m.
22nd February		Lent Lunch (Venue to be advised)
1st March		Lent Lunch (Venue to be advised)
5th March		Pilgrimage of Prayer, Lady Chapel, Guildford Cathedral
8th March		Lent Lunch (Venue to be advised)
15th March		Lent Lunch (Venue to be advised)
19th March		Stations of the cross lead by our Branch 7.00 p.m.
22nd March		Lent Lunch (Venue to be advised)
8th April		Lady Day service at the Cathedral 10.45 a.m.
16th April		Corporate Communion 7.00 p.m.
21st May		Forum at St. Michaels' Sheerwater 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
21st May		Corporate Communion 7:00 pm followed by speaker (Janet Matthews, Guildford Cathedral)
6-8th June		Flower Gala at Guildford Cathedral
18th June		Corporate Communion 7.00 p.m.
16th July		Corporate Communion 7.00 p.m.
23rd July		Evening Summer Walk finishing with a drink in a local pub. Time and place to be announced
August		No Meeting
17th September		Corporate Communion 7.00 p.m. followed by speaker
15th October		Corporate Communion 7.00 p.m.
19th 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