The Mothers’ Union in
the Diocese of Guildford

Welcome

The Mothers’ Union in Guildford Diocese is a forward-looking charity, in a modern changing world.

Our members are of any gender, age or status, but all have a heart for the needs of individuals and of families and support our programmes and policy work challenging root causes of injustice and underpinned by our Christian faith. We have a desire to ‘love mercy, seek justice and walk humbly with our God’ Micah 6:8.

We are linked to the Anglican Diocese of Guldford and part of the global Mothers’ Union. We are delighted to have HRH Duchess of Edinburgh as our patron. The Mothers’ Union central location is Mary Sumner House.

We also have a diocesan magazine, The Angel, which is distributed to members in printed version through our branches.

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. She believed that women, regardless of class or status, could come together in faith to support one another and strengthen family life within the Church.

From that single spark of an idea, a global movement was born – and Mothers’ Union has grown to 4 million members across 84 countries. As we look to the future our members will continue working to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities around the world. At the heart of everything we do will remain our unwavering belief that faith and compassion can transform lives.

As we look ahead to this remarkable milestone, we invite you to be part of it. Whether you’re passionate about social justice, prayer, community outreach, or simply want to connect with people who care, there will be a way for you to join us and join in.

We have local and national events in our calendar section – Join Us, Join In!

Up and coming events