150th Anniversary
In 2026, we will celebrate 150 years since Mothers’ Union was founded in the small parish church of Old Alresford, Hampshire, by Mary Sumner, a young vicar's wife with a bold vision.
You can find details of events organised by Mary Sumner House at Celebrating 150 years of Mothers' Union
Bishop Sophie’s Coffee Morning for Mothers’ Union Members
Thursday 23rd July: (10am and 11am), Bishop’s House, Coventry in celebration of MU 150th anniversary year. Ticketed event, See News .
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See News for more details. If you are free, why not come along to cheer and offer encouragement to Amy, Anne, Revd. Denise, Harrison, Jenny and Karen. There will be a Mothers’ Union stand also so please do come and say hello.
MU 150th Anniversary Celebration Lunch St Barbara’s Church, Earlsdon
Saturday 10th October
MU Take Over Service (9.30am) Holy Trinity Church, Hartshill
Sunday 18th October at 9.30am
Mary Sumner Biography by Chris Rutherfords
Chris has written a biography of our founder, Mary Sumner. Profits will be donated to Mothers' Union 150th fund.
Would you like to buy a special souvenir to mark this momentous 150th year.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if each branch/friendship group gifted their church a MU 150th tea towel, apron or mug. Please contact Paul for more information.
Please send details of your events
We will also be planning more celebrations and activities within Coventry Diocese. More information will be added here as plans evolve.
If you have any events in Coventry Diocese which you wish to be added to this page, please let me know (mu@susanmfoster.co.uk)
