Join Us

Membership of the Mothers' Union is open to anyone (male or female) who has been baptised in any Christian denomination and agrees with the Aims and Objectives of the Mothers' Union.  All MU members in our Diocese receive the national Mothers' Union magazine 'Connected' twice a year, and the MU prayer diary unless they have opted out of receiving these mailings.  We also have a regular Diocesan email newsletter.

There are several different membership options:

Branch membership

You will join a branch (group) which meets locally.  Most branches have monthly meetings which usually include a speaker or activity and worship and prayer.  Meetings may be held in a church hall or members' homes, community centre or cafe.  Some branches may choose to meet more or less frequently, or at other types of venues.  Branches may organise fundraising events, services and outings, and may also run their own local projects.  Most branches are closely involved with their local parish churches and communities.  Members may also support the Diocesan outreach projects such as knitting hats for seafarers or knitting for premature babies.  Branch membership costs £29 pa (2026) which is collected by the branch treasurer or the membership secretary.

Diocesan membership

Diocesan members are generally members who don't live near a branch but want to support MU and take part in diocesan events and projects.  The diocesan members rep, Sarah Nicholson, sends monthly newsletters to the diocesan members.  Diocesan members pay their subs - £29 pa (2026) to the membership secretary Clare Thomas.

Indoor membership (IMPC)

This type of membership is for people who are not able to get to branch meetings. IPMC stands for 'Indoor Members' Prayer Circle'. You will be invited to pray for all MU projects, home and abroad and also for members who are sick or suffering. You will receive letters and MU magazines during the year. These members often have long histories of association with Mothers' Union and their prayer support is invaluable.  There is no membership subscription to pay.

How to join

If you are interested in finding out more about membership of Mothers' Union, please either contact us via the Contact Us page, talk to Jeanette Appleton on 07768 418942 or contact your local Mothers' Union branch.  You are always welcome to visit a branch to find out more, or even visit several to find the best one for you.  If you would like to join as a Diocesan member then please contact Sarah Nicholson by email.