MU Melbourne - Part of the Worldwide Mothers Union

Consistent with AMUA, by showing God’s love through loving, respectful, and flourishing relationships, Melbourne MU demonstrates the Christian faith in action through care of families.


Based in prayer, we share the love of Jesus, bring hope and advocate for justice and peace.

Diocese of Melbourne MU

The Diocese of Melbourne is situated in the south eastern corner of mainland Australia in the State of Victoria.


MU Melbourne is part of a mission agency of the Anglican Church of Australia and part of the worldwide Mothers’ Union with links to 84 countries and over four million members who share one heartfelt vision - to bring about a world where God's love is shown through prayer and loving, respectful and flourishing relationships.

 

​The Melbourne Diocese is one of the five dioceses in the Province of Victoria.


The diocese  includes the urban cities of Melbourne and Geelong and also some more rural areas. Currently there are 31 MU branches with a membership of 364.

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Mothers Union Framework

Theme 2050

Thought for the Week from AMUA

Sunday, June 28, 2026

The Apostle Peter

The Lord turned and looked straight at Jesus’ (Luke 22:61)


The name Peter means ‘rock’, the rock you can rely on. But when Peter is put to the test, he was weak. He had sworn to stay with Jesus. But now, three times, he disowns Jesus and refuses to stand by him. It must have been awful to be know that Jesus, fully aware of Peter’s sin, had turned to look at him. No wonder he went outside and wept. And yet, after the resurrection, Peter is forgiven and restored. It is not surprising that having been treated with such love, he becomes the one leading Apostles and even gives up his life for the sake of the Lord. This is the power of repentance and forgiveness, blessed by the Spirit of God.


Question for thought: How am I like Peter?


Almighty God, we thank you for the 150 years of Mothers Union. We especially give thanks for the vision of Mary Sumner in bringing women together who trust in you to support one another and strengthen marriage and Christian family life.  Amen.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

A father’s love

'But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him’ (Luke 15:20).


The father in the parable of the prodigal son reveals what God is like. Jesus had been criticised for eating with the people whose lives were sinful. He was welcoming them. Welcoming them as repentant and people who received the forgiveness they needed. The son in his story makes a complete mess of his life because of sin. But as he comes home full of repentance, his father does something that no father in those days would do. He runs to him, embraces him, kissing him, welcomes him home and restores him as his son. That is the love of God in its grace and glory.


Question for thought: Do I know the love of God?


Loving Lord, sometimes it’s hard to keep trusting you when faced with constant strife and persecution. We pray for our sisters in the Dioceses of Kabba and Bukuru in Nigeria. Keep them faithful and steadfast as they support the communities in which they live. Protect them from danger we pray. We also pray for the Diocese of Adelaide and for Rev. Dr Gethzi Devasagayam as she leads members there.  Amen.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Refugees and displaced people

'So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt’ (Matthew 2:13).


I have several friends who were refugees from terror. Their stories are heart- rending, not least because the way in which families are separated perhaps permanently. Children are denied education; families are denied security; individuals are lonely. As we remember that Jesus’ parents had to flee their homeland and go to Egypt, it is astonishing to know that the Son of God himself was a refugee. It is also a reminder to us that we should also love and care for those who are in camps and those who have come among us, far from home. This is part of our Christian compassion, after the likeness of Christ.


Question for thought: Do I know of a Christian agency which supports refugees?  Am I willing to help?


Gracious heavenly Father, we give thanks for the many faithful members in the New Guinea Islands in Papua New Guinea. Members are involved in literacy programs, health education, anti-violence campaigns, prison and hospital visits, and marriage counselling. May they share your love and compassion. In Jesus’ name.  Amen.

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Environment and Creation

'The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and take care of it’ (Genesis.2:15).


We were created as image bearers to rule the world under God. But this did not mean to abuse the world. The relationship was meant to be one of peace and productivity. After the human rebellion against God, the relationship changed, as sinful, self-centred people occupied the world, making up our own rules. The Bible says that the world is groaning as it also waits for the day when there will be a new heaven and earth. In the meantime, God’s people are to continue to respect and care for the creation, although we live in a world impacted by sin, and life can be very hard. 


Question for thought: Do I see the hand of God in the creation?


God of all, our hearts are heavy when we think of the troubles in the world. Have mercy dear Lord and bring an end to the crises in the Middle East, Ukraine and Russia. Give our members in these areas courage and may they remember you are their comfort and strength and an ever-present help in trouble. We pray this week for members in Diocese of Mara, Tanzania and in Willochra, South Australia. May all they do bring in caring and supporting those in need bring honour and glory to you name.  Amen.

Wave of Prayer

January 1 - 3

All Mothers’ Union trustees and staff throughout the world

January 4

Mothers’ Union worldwide

January 5 - 7

Swaziland 

Ruaha in Tanzania 

Aguata & Lagos Mainland in Nigeria 

Norwich in England

Chotanagpur in India

January 8 - 10

Lesotho 

Kibungo in Rwanda 

Etche & Ogbomoso in Nigeria 

Leeds in England

Hanuato in Solomon Islands

January 11

Mothers’ Union worldwide

January 12 - 14

Mauritius 

Kericho in Kenya 

Katsina in Nigeria 

Kumasi in Ghana 

Winchester in England

Nandyal in India

January 15 - 17

Seychelles 

Bukedi in Uganda

 Enugu in Nigeria 

Birmingham in England

Marathwada in India

January 18

Mothers’ Union worldwide

January 19 - 21

St Mark the Evangelist in South Africa 

Butare in Rwanda 

Okigwe-South in Nigeria 

Gambia; British Columbia in Canada

Rajasthan in India

January 22 - 24

Egypt 

Gasabo in Rwanda 

Otukpo & On the Coast in Nigeria 

Bathurst in Australia

Nasik in India

January 25

Mothers’ Union worldwide

January 26 - 28

False Bay in South Africa 

Shinyanga in Tanzania 

Umuahia & Ijebu South West in Nigeria 

Bath & Wells in England

Vellore in India

May 10

Mothers’ Union worldwide

May 11-13

Twic East in South Sudan

Rorya in Tanzania

Owerri & Ughelli in Nigeria

Gippsland in Australia

Cashel & Ossory in All Ireland


May 14-16

Maridi in South Sudan

Kirinyaga in Kenya

Zaki-Biam & Ijesa North-East in Nigeria

Waikato & Taranaki in New Zealand


May 17

Maridi in South Sudan

Kirinyaga in Kenya

Zaki-Biam & Ijesa North-East in Nigeria

Waikato & Taranaki in New Zealand


May 18-20

Grahamstown in South Africa

Masasi in Tanzania

Afikpo in Nigeria

Wiawso in Ghana

Chester in England

Northern Argentina in Argentina


May 21-23

Christ the King in South Africa

East Rwenzori in Uganda

Gombe & New Busa in Nigeria

Bunbury in Australia


May 24

Mothers’ Union worldwide

May 25-27

Bor in South Sudan

Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania

Oru & Oleh in Nigeria

Rockhampton in Australia

Agra in India


May 28-30

 Angol 

North Ankole in Uganda

Okene & Ibadan-South in Nigeria

Aberdeen & Orkney in Scotland

Karnataka South in India


May 31

Mothers’ Union worldwide

June 1-3

Johannesburg in South Africa; 

Kumi in Uganda; 

Nsukka & Idoani in Nigeria; 

Derby in England;

Madhya Kerala in India.


June 4-6

 Ibba in South Sudan; 

Maseno North in Kenya; 

Isiala-Ngwa & Ondo in Nigeria; 

Fredericton in Canada;

Amritsar in India.


June 7

Mothers’ Union worldwide

June 8-10

 Yambio in South Sudan; 

Garissa in Kenya; 

Mbamili in Nigeria; 

Hereford in England; 

Willochra in Australia;

 Thailand.


Jun 11-13

Mahajanga in Madagascar; 

Mara in Tanzania; 

West Buganda in Uganda;

Kwoi in Nigeria; 

Newcastle in Australia;

East Kerala in India.


June 14

Mothers’ Union worldwide

June 15-17

Bukavu in DR Congo; 

Nyahururu in Kenya; 

Gboko in Nigeria; 

Portsmouth in England;

New Guinea Islands in Papua New Guinea.


June 18-20

Rejaf in South Sudan; 

Military Episcopate in Kenya; 

Doko & Owo in Nigeria; 

Chelmsford in England;

 Jamaica & Cayman Islands.


June 21

Mothers’ Union worldwide

June 22-24

Rumonge in Burundi; 

Tabora in Tanzania; 

Kabba & Bukuru in Nigeria;

St Albans in England;

Nagpur in India.


June 25-27

Table Bay in South Africa; 

Rift Valley in Tanzania; 

Evo & Ijebu in Nigeria;

Adelaide in Australia;

Taejon in South Korea.


June 28

Mothers’ Union worldwide

June 29-July 1

Eastern Zambia in Zambia; 

Mombasa in Kenya; 

Gwagwalada & Ekiti-West in Nigeria; 

Leicester in England;

Temotu in Solomon Islands


July 2-4

Renk in South Sudan

Cyangugu in Rwanda

Arochukwu/Ohafia & Ile-Oluji in Nigeria

St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane in Scotland

Sittwe in Myanmar

July 5

Mothers’ Union worldwide

July 6-8

Wad Medani in Sudan

Kondoa in Tanzania

Ikwo & Remo in Nigeria

Montreal in Canada

Windward Islands in St Lucia, Grenada

St Vincent & The Grenadines

July 9-11

El Obeid in Sudan

Butere in Kenya

Nnewi in Nigeria

London in England

Province of the USA

July 12

Mothers’ Union worldwide

July 13-15

Toliara in Madagascar 

Mbale in Uganda

 Zaria & Ndokwa in Nigeria

Rochester in England

Chhattisgarh in India

July 16-18

 Lake Malawi in Malawi

Byumba in Rwanda

Jalingo in Nigeria

St Edmundsbury & Ipswich in England

Lucknow in India

July 19

Mothers’ Union worldwide

July 20-22

Gitega in Burundi

Murag’a  South and Mbeere in Kenya

Enugu North in Nigeria

Polynesia in Tonga

Jaffna in Diocese of Church of South India

July 23-25

George in South Africa 

Bungoma in Kenya

Western Tanganyika in Tanzania

 Ideato in Nigeria 

Sodor & Man in Isle of Man

Toronto in Canada

July 26

Mothers’ Union worldwide

July 27-29

Northern Zambia in Zambia

Mpwapwa in Tanzania 

Gusau & Osun in Nigeria

 Sydney in Australia

Rayalaseema in India

July 30 - August 1

 Boga in DR Congo

Manicaland in Zimbabwe

Tanga in Tanzania

Ogoni in Nigeria

Carlisle in England

Melbourne in Australia

August 2

Mothers’ Union worldwide

August 3-5

 Juba in South Sudan

Kitale in Kenya

Minna & Lagos in Nigeria

Moray, Ross & Caithness in Scotland

Madurai-Ramnad in India

August 6-8

Northern Malawi in Malawi

Eldoret in Kenya

 Ngbo & Akure in Nigeria

North West Australia in Australia

Aipo Rongo in Papua New Guinea

August 9

Mothers’ Union worldwide


August 11-12

Niassa in Mozambique

 Masindi Kitara in Uganda

Langtang  & Esan in Nigeria

North Queensland in Australia

Kolhapur in India

August 13-15

 Natal in South Africa

Kajiado in Kenya

 Okigwe & Western Izon in Nigeria

Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island in Canada

Toungoo in Myanmar

August 16

Mothers’ Union worldwide

August 17-19

Kasai in DR Congo

Shyira in Rwanda

Ijumu & Egba West in Nigeria

Liverpool in England

Sambalpur in India

August 20-22

Central Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe

Lango in Uganda

Kebbi in Nigeria

Tamale in Ghana

Sheffield in England

Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands

August 23

 Mothers’ Union worldwide

August 24-26

Saldanha Bay in South Africa 

Karamoja in Uganda

Udi & Etsako in Nigeria

Wellington in New Zealand

Yangon in Myanmar

August 27-29

Matabeleland in Zimbabwe

Mount Kenya Central in Kenya

Niger West in Nigeria

Wangaratta in Australia 

Clogher in All Ireland

Hpa-An in Myanmar

August 30

Mothers’ Union worldwide

August 31 - September 2

Harare in Zimbabwe 

Machakos in Kenya

Ogori-Magongo & Ekiti in Nigeria

Southwark in England

Phulbani in India

September 3-5

Khartoum in Sudan

Dar es Salaam in Tanzania

Bari & Ilesa in Nigeria

Gloucester in England

Dugapur in India

September 6

Mothers’ Union worldwide

September 7-9

Pacong in South Sudan 

Southern Nyanza in Kenya

Kutigi & Ijesha North in Nigeria

Bristol in England

Karnataka Central in India

September 10-12

Pretoria in South Africa

North Mbale in Uganda

Oke-Osun in Nigeria

Exeter in England

Barbados

September 13

Mothers’ Union worldwide

September 14-16

Mthatha in South Africa

Namirembe in Uganda; 

Pankshin & Sabongidda-Ora in Nigeria

Dublin & Glendalough in All Ireland

Central Solomons in Solomon Islands

September 17-19

Buye in Burundi

Sebei in Uganda

Abakaliki & Ekiti-Oke in Nigeria

Southwell & Nottingham in England

Belize

September 20

Mothers’ Union worldwide

September 21-23

Rumbek in South Sudan 

Soroti in Uganda

Aba Ngwa North & Oyo in Nigeria

Peterborough in England

North Eastern Caribbean & Aruba

September 24-26

Makamba in Burundi 

North Karamoja in Uganda

 Lokoja & Sapele in Nigeria

Truro in England

Tirunelveli in India

September 27

Mothers’ Union worldwide

September 28-30

Katanga in DR Congo

Rwenzori in Uganda

Mbaise & Egba in Nigeria

Meath & Kildare in All Ireland

Tiruchirappalli Thanjavur in India

October 1-3

Nzara in South Sudan

North Kigezi in Uganda

Kivu in Rwanda

Damataru in Nigeria

Auckland in New Zealand

Vanuatu and New Caledonia in Vanuatu

October 4

Mothers Union Worldwide

October 5-7

Mbhashe in South Africa

Kitgum in Uganda

Ukwa & Ilesa South-West in Nigeri

Tasmania in Australia

Central Melanesia in Solomon Islands

October 8-10

Ethiopia

 Zanzibar in Tanzania

Awgu/Aninri in Nigeria

Freetown in Sierre Leone

Monmouth in Wales

Malaita in Solomon Islands

October 11

Mothers Union Worldwide

October 12-14

Ezo in South Sudan

Thika in Kenya

Jos & Akoko in Nigeria

Europe

União de Mulheres Episcopais Anglicanas do Brasil (UMEAB) in Brazil

October 15-17

Terekeka in South Sudan

Nairobi in Kenya

Maiduguri & Osun North in Nigeria

Edinburgh in Scotland

Calcutta in India

October 18

Mothers Union Worldwide

October 19-21

High Veld in South Africa

Nambale in Kenya

Niger-Delta in Nigeria

in Guinea

Blackburn in England

Bhopal in India

October 22-24

Kimberley and Kuruman in South Africa

Kitui in Kenya

Kano & Kwara in Nigeria

Armidale in Australia

Myitkyina in Myanmar

October 25

Mothers Union Worldwide

October 26-28

Malakal in South Sudan

All Saints Cathedral in Kenya

Kontagora & Osun North East in Nigeria

Glasgow & Galloway in Scotland

Pune in India

October 29-31

Luapula in Zambia

Nakuru in Kenya

South Rwenzori in Uganda

Ibadan- North in Nigeria

Connor in All Ireland

Pusan in South Korea

November 1

Mothers’ Union worldwide

November 2-4

Lebombo in Mozambique

Makueni in Kenya

Newala in Tanzania

Niger- Delta North in Nigeria

Riverina in Australia

North East India in India

November 5-7

Antananarivo in Madagascar

Taita Taveta in Kenya

Ikara & Ife in Nigeria 

Argyll & The Isles in Scotland

November 8

Mothers’ Union worldwide

November 9-11

Kadugli & Nuba Mountains in Sudan

Kinkiizi in Uganda

Amichi & Igbomina West in Nigeria 

Ottawa in Canada

November 12-14

Ukhahlamba in South Africa

Maseno West in Kenya

Oji River in Nigeria

Dunkwa-on-Offin in Ghana

Guildford in England 

Coimbatore in India

November 15

Mothers’ Union worldwide

November 16-18

Iraq

Katakwa in Kenya

Kafanchan & Asaba in Nigeria

Lincoln in England

Trinidad & Tobago

November 19-21

Muyinga in Burundi

Lake Rukwa in Tanzania

Okrika in Nigeria

St Asaph in Wales

Bendigo in Australia 

Gujarat in India

November 22

Mothers’ Union worldwide

November 23-25

Southern Malawi in Malawi

Northern Uganda in Uganda

Lafia & Ilaje in Nigeria 

Thoothukudi-Nazareth in India

November 26-28

Zululand in South Africa

Lodwar in Kenya

Isiala Ngwa South in Nigeria

Accra in Ghana

Bangor in Wales 

Colombo in Sri Lanka

November 29

Mothers’ Union worldwide

November 30 - December 2

Mpumalanga in South Africa

Central Buganda in Uganda

Zonkwa in Nigeria

Bo in Sierra Leone

Newcastle in England

Barrackpore in India

December 3-5

Akot in South Sudan

South West Tanganyika in Tanzania

Aba & Irele-Ese Odo in Nigeria

Coventry in England

Cuttack in India

December 6

Mothers’ Union worldwide

December 7-9

Namibia

Mount Kenya South in Kenya

Northern Izon & Ijebu North in Nigeria

Durham in England

December 10-12

Lusaka in Zambia

Shyogwe in Rwanda

Sokoto & Ikka in Nigeria

Ely in England

Karimnagar in India

December 13

Mothers’ Union worldwide

December 14-16

Fianarantsoa in Madagascar

Central Tanganyika in Tanzania

Calabar & Igbomina in Nigeria

Derry & Raphoe in All Ireland

Banks & Torres in Vanuatu

December 17-19

Lui in South Sudan

Embu in Kenya

Orlu & Awori in Nigeria

The Murray in Australia

Medak in India

December 20

Mothers’ Union worldwide

December 21-23

Archbishops, Bishops and all clergy in the Anglican Communion

December 24-26

Refugees, internally displaced families & those living in a climate of fear

December 27

Mothers’ Union worldwide

December 28-30

All involved with the responsibility of caring for & supporting family life

December 31

Mothers’ Union worldwide

January 1 - 3

All Mothers’ Union trustees and staff throughout the world

January 4

Mothers’ Union worldwide

January 5 - 7

Swaziland 

Ruaha in Tanzania 

Aguata & Lagos Mainland in Nigeria 

Norwich in England

Chotanagpur in India

January 8 - 10

Lesotho 

Kibungo in Rwanda 

Etche & Ogbomoso in Nigeria 

Leeds in England

Hanuato in Solomon Islands

January 11

Mothers’ Union worldwide

January 12 - 14

Mauritius 

Kericho in Kenya 

Katsina in Nigeria 

Kumasi in Ghana 

Winchester in England

Nandyal in India

January 15 - 17

Seychelles 

Bukedi in Uganda

 Enugu in Nigeria 

Birmingham in England

Marathwada in India

January 18

Mothers’ Union worldwide

January 19 - 21

St Mark the Evangelist in South Africa 

Butare in Rwanda 

Okigwe-South in Nigeria 

Gambia; British Columbia in Canada

Rajasthan in India

January 22 - 24

Egypt 

Gasabo in Rwanda 

Otukpo & On the Coast in Nigeria 

Bathurst in Australia

Nasik in India

January 25

Mothers’ Union worldwide

January 26 - 28

False Bay in South Africa 

Shinyanga in Tanzania 

Umuahia & Ijebu South West in Nigeria 

Bath & Wells in England

Vellore in India

May 10

Mothers’ Union worldwide

May 11-13

Twic East in South Sudan

Rorya in Tanzania

Owerri & Ughelli in Nigeria

Gippsland in Australia

Cashel & Ossory in All Ireland


May 14-16

Maridi in South Sudan

Kirinyaga in Kenya

Zaki-Biam & Ijesa North-East in Nigeria

Waikato & Taranaki in New Zealand


May 17

Maridi in South Sudan

Kirinyaga in Kenya

Zaki-Biam & Ijesa North-East in Nigeria

Waikato & Taranaki in New Zealand


May 18-20

Grahamstown in South Africa

Masasi in Tanzania

Afikpo in Nigeria

Wiawso in Ghana

Chester in England

Northern Argentina in Argentina


May 21-23

Christ the King in South Africa

East Rwenzori in Uganda

Gombe & New Busa in Nigeria

Bunbury in Australia


May 24

Mothers’ Union worldwide

May 25-27

Bor in South Sudan

Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania

Oru & Oleh in Nigeria

Rockhampton in Australia

Agra in India


May 28-30

 Angol 

North Ankole in Uganda

Okene & Ibadan-South in Nigeria

Aberdeen & Orkney in Scotland

Karnataka South in India


May 31

Mothers’ Union worldwide

June 1-3

Johannesburg in South Africa; 

Kumi in Uganda; 

Nsukka & Idoani in Nigeria; 

Derby in England;

Madhya Kerala in India.


June 4-6

 Ibba in South Sudan; 

Maseno North in Kenya; 

Isiala-Ngwa & Ondo in Nigeria; 

Fredericton in Canada;

Amritsar in India.


June 7

Mothers’ Union worldwide

June 8-10

 Yambio in South Sudan; 

Garissa in Kenya; 

Mbamili in Nigeria; 

Hereford in England; 

Willochra in Australia;

 Thailand.


Jun 11-13

Mahajanga in Madagascar; 

Mara in Tanzania; 

West Buganda in Uganda;

Kwoi in Nigeria; 

Newcastle in Australia;

East Kerala in India.


June 14

Mothers’ Union worldwide

June 15-17

Bukavu in DR Congo; 

Nyahururu in Kenya; 

Gboko in Nigeria; 

Portsmouth in England;

New Guinea Islands in Papua New Guinea.


June 18-20

Rejaf in South Sudan; 

Military Episcopate in Kenya; 

Doko & Owo in Nigeria; 

Chelmsford in England;

 Jamaica & Cayman Islands.


June 21

Mothers’ Union worldwide

June 22-24

Rumonge in Burundi; 

Tabora in Tanzania; 

Kabba & Bukuru in Nigeria;

St Albans in England;

Nagpur in India.


June 25-27

Table Bay in South Africa; 

Rift Valley in Tanzania; 

Evo & Ijebu in Nigeria;

Adelaide in Australia;

Taejon in South Korea.


June 28

Mothers’ Union worldwide

June 29-July 1

Eastern Zambia in Zambia; 

Mombasa in Kenya; 

Gwagwalada & Ekiti-West in Nigeria; 

Leicester in England;

Temotu in Solomon Islands


July 2-4

Renk in South Sudan

Cyangugu in Rwanda

Arochukwu/Ohafia & Ile-Oluji in Nigeria

St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane in Scotland

Sittwe in Myanmar

July 5

Mothers’ Union worldwide

July 6-8

Wad Medani in Sudan

Kondoa in Tanzania

Ikwo & Remo in Nigeria

Montreal in Canada

Windward Islands in St Lucia, Grenada

St Vincent & The Grenadines

July 9-11

El Obeid in Sudan

Butere in Kenya

Nnewi in Nigeria

London in England

Province of the USA

July 12

Mothers’ Union worldwide

July 13-15

Toliara in Madagascar 

Mbale in Uganda

 Zaria & Ndokwa in Nigeria

Rochester in England

Chhattisgarh in India

July 16-18

 Lake Malawi in Malawi

Byumba in Rwanda

Jalingo in Nigeria

St Edmundsbury & Ipswich in England

Lucknow in India

July 19

Mothers’ Union worldwide

July 20-22

Gitega in Burundi

Murag’a  South and Mbeere in Kenya

Enugu North in Nigeria

Polynesia in Tonga

Jaffna in Diocese of Church of South India

July 23-25

George in South Africa 

Bungoma in Kenya

Western Tanganyika in Tanzania

 Ideato in Nigeria 

Sodor & Man in Isle of Man

Toronto in Canada

July 26

Mothers’ Union worldwide

July 27-29

Northern Zambia in Zambia

Mpwapwa in Tanzania 

Gusau & Osun in Nigeria

 Sydney in Australia

Rayalaseema in India

July 30 - August 1

 Boga in DR Congo

Manicaland in Zimbabwe

Tanga in Tanzania

Ogoni in Nigeria

Carlisle in England

Melbourne in Australia

August 2

Mothers’ Union worldwide

August 3-5

 Juba in South Sudan

Kitale in Kenya

Minna & Lagos in Nigeria

Moray, Ross & Caithness in Scotland

Madurai-Ramnad in India

August 6-8

Northern Malawi in Malawi

Eldoret in Kenya

 Ngbo & Akure in Nigeria

North West Australia in Australia

Aipo Rongo in Papua New Guinea

August 9

Mothers’ Union worldwide


August 11-12

Niassa in Mozambique

 Masindi Kitara in Uganda

Langtang  & Esan in Nigeria

North Queensland in Australia

Kolhapur in India

August 13-15

 Natal in South Africa

Kajiado in Kenya

 Okigwe & Western Izon in Nigeria

Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island in Canada

Toungoo in Myanmar

August 16

Mothers’ Union worldwide

August 17-19

Kasai in DR Congo

Shyira in Rwanda

Ijumu & Egba West in Nigeria

Liverpool in England

Sambalpur in India

August 20-22

Central Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe

Lango in Uganda

Kebbi in Nigeria

Tamale in Ghana

Sheffield in England

Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands

August 23

 Mothers’ Union worldwide

August 24-26

Saldanha Bay in South Africa 

Karamoja in Uganda

Udi & Etsako in Nigeria

Wellington in New Zealand

Yangon in Myanmar

August 27-29

Matabeleland in Zimbabwe

Mount Kenya Central in Kenya

Niger West in Nigeria

Wangaratta in Australia 

Clogher in All Ireland

Hpa-An in Myanmar

August 30

Mothers’ Union worldwide

August 31 - September 2

Harare in Zimbabwe 

Machakos in Kenya

Ogori-Magongo & Ekiti in Nigeria

Southwark in England

Phulbani in India

September 3-5

Khartoum in Sudan

Dar es Salaam in Tanzania

Bari & Ilesa in Nigeria

Gloucester in England

Dugapur in India

September 6

Mothers’ Union worldwide

September 7-9

Pacong in South Sudan 

Southern Nyanza in Kenya

Kutigi & Ijesha North in Nigeria

Bristol in England

Karnataka Central in India

September 10-12

Pretoria in South Africa

North Mbale in Uganda

Oke-Osun in Nigeria

Exeter in England

Barbados

September 13

Mothers’ Union worldwide

September 14-16

Mthatha in South Africa

Namirembe in Uganda; 

Pankshin & Sabongidda-Ora in Nigeria

Dublin & Glendalough in All Ireland

Central Solomons in Solomon Islands

September 17-19

Buye in Burundi

Sebei in Uganda

Abakaliki & Ekiti-Oke in Nigeria

Southwell & Nottingham in England

Belize

September 20

Mothers’ Union worldwide

September 21-23

Rumbek in South Sudan 

Soroti in Uganda

Aba Ngwa North & Oyo in Nigeria

Peterborough in England

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What's happening in Melbourne

June 11, 2026
Mary Sumner Day  3pm Catered Afternoon Tea in the St Peter’s Eastern Hill Hall. 5pm Celebrating MU at Evensong Fr Michael Bowie will be Celebrating MU 150th. Members are welcome to attend the afternoon tea only, or stay on for the Service. ‘Stay for both, or just come to either’. Possible Livestream details: TBC 15 Gisborne Street East Melbourne
May 27, 2026
This exhibition is a collaboration between the PVAW Program, Holstep Health’s Living Well Family Violence group, and St Margaret’s Church in Eltham. “Encouraging Families through Faith In Action”  It brings together artists from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, each of whom has been affected by family violence—many as survivors. Through their work, the artists explore themes of transformation, renewal, and healing, conveying a powerful message of hope: that despite the impacts of violence, the resilience, strength, and faith of women and children endure. It is on display now until the end of June. Kerryn and PVAW invite Mothers Union members to come along support and enjoy this event. This is our opportunity to “lift the face’ of MU and be visible.
March 20, 2026
Dr Robin Ray, president of Mother's Union Australia shares greetings and encouragement to MU members all over Australia in celebration of 150 years.
June 11, 2026
Mary Sumner Day  3pm Catered Afternoon Tea in the St Peter’s Eastern Hill Hall. 5pm Celebrating MU at Evensong Fr Michael Bowie will be Celebrating MU 150th. Members are welcome to attend the afternoon tea only, or stay on for the Service. ‘Stay for both, or just come to either’. Possible Livestream details: TBC 15 Gisborne Street East Melbourne
May 27, 2026
This exhibition is a collaboration between the PVAW Program, Holstep Health’s Living Well Family Violence group, and St Margaret’s Church in Eltham. “Encouraging Families through Faith In Action”  It brings together artists from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, each of whom has been affected by family violence—many as survivors. Through their work, the artists explore themes of transformation, renewal, and healing, conveying a powerful message of hope: that despite the impacts of violence, the resilience, strength, and faith of women and children endure. It is on display now until the end of June. Kerryn and PVAW invite Mothers Union members to come along support and enjoy this event. This is our opportunity to “lift the face’ of MU and be visible.
March 20, 2026
Dr Robin Ray, president of Mother's Union Australia shares greetings and encouragement to MU members all over Australia in celebration of 150 years.

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