Christian care for families worldwide

Mothers Union Australia’s vision is of a world where God’s love is shown through loving, respectful, and flourishing relationships that demonstrate the Christian faith in action through care of families.


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

Who are The Mothers Union Australia?

We are 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.


​As you explore our website we hope you will be inspired and encouraged to support the vision and mission of AMUA!

Theme for 2026

Encouraging Families

through

Faith in Action


(Information coming soon)


Theme 2050

Wave of Prayer

March 23-25

Rokon in South Sudan 

Kampala in Uganda 

Kaduna in Nigeria 

Koforidua in Ghana

Brisbane in Australia

Peru

March 26-28

Central Zambia in Zambia 

Southern Highlands in Tanzania

Ogbaru & Badagry in Nigeria

Bermuda

Chandigarh in India

March 29

Mothers’ Union worldwide

March 30-31

Toamasina in Madagascar

Mukono in Uganda 

Ikwerre & Ife East in Nigeria

Down & Dromore in All Ireland

Delhi in India

April 1

Toamasina in Madagascar

Mukono in Uganda

Ikwerre & Ife East in Nigeria

Down & Dromore in All Ireland

Delhi in India


April 2-4

Umzimvubu in South Africa

Lweru in Tanzania

On the Niger in Nigeria  

Cape Coast in Ghana

Ontario in Canada

Limerick & Killaloe in All Ireland


April 5

Mothers’ Union worldwide

 


April 6-8

Cueibet in South Sudan

Gahini in Rwanda

Wusasa & Ibadan in Nigeria 

Christchurch in New Zealand

    


April 9-11

Nord Kivu in DR Congo 

Kigali in Rwanda

Kiteto & Kubwa in Nigeria  

Perth in Australia

Kuranagala in Sri Lanka



April 12

Mothers’ Union worldwide

April 13-15

Yirol in South Sudan

Ruvuma in Tanzania

Nike & Benin in Nigeria  

Canberra & Goulburn in Australia

Dogura in Papua New Guinea


April 16-18

Kindu in DR Congo

Mount Kenya West in Kenya 

Egbu in Nigeria 

Te Pihopatanga O Aotearoa in New Zealand

Cork, Cloyne & Ross in All Ireland

Eastern Himalayas in India


April 19

Mothers’ Union worldwide

April 20-22

Kinshasa in DR Congo 

Victoria Nyanza in Tanzania

Ahoada & Warri in Nigeria

Oxford in England

Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea


April 23-25

Kisangani in DR Congo

Kagera in Tanzania

Awka in Nigeria; Sunyani in  Ghana 

Manchester in England

Popondota in Papua New Guinea


April 26

Mothers’ Union worldwide



April 27-29

Port Sudan in Sudan 

Muhabura in Ugand

Niger Delta West & Yewa in Nigeri

The Northern Territory in Australia

Chennai in India


April 30

Aru in DR Congo

Kigezi in Uganda

Ikeduru in Nigeria

Ho in Ghana  

York in England

Guyana & Suriname in Guyana


May 1-2

 Aru in DR Congo

Kigezi in Uganda 

Ikeduru in Nigeria

Ho in Ghana

York in England

Guyana & Suriname in Guyana


May 3

Mothers’ Union worldwide

May 4-6

Uppershire in Malawi

Maralal Missionary Area in Kenya

Makurdi & Ifo in Nigeria

Tuam, Killala & Achonry in All Ireland

Mumbai in India


May 7-9

Torit in South Sudan

Meru in Kenya

Ikwuano in Nigeria

Sekondi in Ghana

The Arctic in Canada


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

Mothers’ Union worldwide

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

June 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 25-17

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 10-12

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 and

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

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 Indi

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

Gambi

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

January 29-31

Masvingo in Zimbabwe

Kibondo in Tanzania

Nebbi in Uganda

Bida in Nigeria

Llandaff in Wales 

Kanyakumari in India

February 1

Mothers’ Union worldwide

February 2-4

Matlosane in South Africa

Mumias in Kenya

Eha-Amufu in Nigeria

Ballarat in Australia

Niagara in Canada

North Kerala in India

February 5-7

Botswana 

Marsabit in Kenya

Idah & Jebba in Nigeria

Salisbury in England

Andaman & Car Nicobar Islands in India

February 8

Mothers’ Union worldwide

February 9-11

Lainya in South Sudan 

Ankole in Uganda

Abuja & Lagos-West in Nigeria 

Lichfield in England

Karnataka North in India

February 12-14

Matana in Burundi

South Ankole in Uganda

Morogoro in Tanzania 

Ohaji/Egbema in Nigeria 

New Westminster in Canada

Dornakal in India

February 15

Mothers’ Union worldwide

February 16-18

Bentiu in South Sudan

Bunyoro Kitara in Uganda

Okigwe-North & Omu- Aran in Nigeria

Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh in All Ireland

Krishna-Godavari in India

February 19-21

Free State in South Africa

Bondo in Kenya

Ogbia & Offa in Nigeria

Swansea & Brecon in Wales

Argentina and Uruguay

February 22

Mothers’ Union worldwide

February 23-25

Wau in South Sudan

Kigeme in Rwanda 

Bauchi in Nigeria 

St David's in Wales

Mandalay in Myanmar

February 26-28

Mundri in South Sudan

Madi & West Nile in Uganda

 Isikwuatu in Nigeria 

Chichester in England

Seoul in South Korea

March 1

Mothers’ Union worldwide

March 2-4

Yei in South Sudan

Luweero in Uganda 

On the Lake in Nigeria

Grafton in Australia

Armagh in All Ireland

South Kerala in India

March 5-7

Bujumbura in Burundi

Maseno South in Kenya

Ihiala in Nigeria

Cameroon 

Calgary in Canada

Ysabel in Solomon Islands

March 8

Mothers’ Union worldwide

March 9-11

Awerial in South Sudan

 Mityana in Uganda 

Uyo & Ajayi Crowther in Nigeria 

Rupert's Land in Canada

Patna in India

March 12-14

Port Elizabeth in South Africa 

West Ankole in Uganda

Nomadic Mission & Ekiti-Kwara in Nigeria

Worcester in England

Episcopal Church of the Philippines

March 15

Mothers’ Union worldwide

March 16-18

Kajo-Keji in South Sudan

Tarime in Tanzania

Dutse & Akoko-Edo in Nigeria

Canterbury in England

March 19-21

Antisiranana in Madagascar

Busoga in Ugand 

Yola & Oke-Ogun in Nigeria

Algoma in Canada

Jabalpur in India

March 22

Mothers’ Union worldwide

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Thought for the Week from AMUA

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Mental Health Awareness Week

'God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble’ (Psalm 46:1)


Life is often tough. This is especially so if you have mental health problems, or you are caring for someone with such difficulties. The Bible does not pretend that such things don’t happen or that they don’t happen to believers. On the contrary, it is such a real book that it tells us that suffering will be part of being human.  It never suggests that you can simply pray and if you have enough faith such problems will inevitably disappear. What it does do is bring us back to the purpose of God, the power of God and above all the love of God. After all, our Saviour died the terrible death of the  cross. His death and resurrection give us hope.


Question for thought:  How do I know that God loves me?


Gracious heavenly Father, we bring before you our members in the Diocese of Gippsland, praying for Lindy Driver the President as she encourages members in their walk with you and in reaching out to those in need. We pray too, for the Diocese of Waikato and Taranaki in New Zealand and for members as they reach out in your name to those in need. For Christ’s sake,  Amen.

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Stewardship, work and grace

'For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do’ (Ephesians 2:10)


Our good works flow from God’s love for us, his grace. It is because God has received us just as the Father embraced the prodigal son, that we have life with him. Now we have been transformed to live a life pleasing to him, not in order to win his favour, but as a response to his love. That is why we love to sing Amazing Grace! I often begin the day with a request to God that he will help me find and do the good works he has prepared for me to walk in that day. It is great to know that he is in charge of my day.  

 

Question for thought:  What do I pray for as the day begins? 


Loving Lord, we give you thanks for members in Kigezi Diocese in Uganda and for their commitment to serving you in caring for the many in their community who are suffering from poverty. We pray as they offer pastoral care to families facing challenges of health, lack of education and those needing parenting support, that they will assure them of your care and love for them.  Amen.

Sunday, April 26, 2026

New song of praise

'Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise’ (Psalm 51:15)


Recently, I have been trying to include thanksgiving far more frequently in my life. So, when I am in the open air I thank God for the wonders of creation; when I arrive at a destination, I thank him for safety in travel; when I hear some good news I thank God for his kindness; of course, I thank him for his gracious mercy to us in Jesus. Thanksgiving is a form of praise, but I also find that singing great songs of praise as I go about the day gives me words that I may not have myself. This I know, that praise leads to joy and prepares us for eternal life with Jesus.


Question for thought:  Can I develop a habit of praise and thanksgiving? 


Heavenly Father, we give thanks for the ministry of members in the Diocese of York in the UK with over 900 members in 59 branches. Pray for the opportunities they have to share God’s love through parenting groups, refugee groups, and in providing caravan holidays to those in need, as well as projects in their individual branches. We also pray for members in the Diocese of Northern Territory and thank you for Pam Powell’s faithfulness in leading the branch. In Jesus’ name,  Amen. 

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Caring for creation and community

‘Six days do your work, but on the seventh do not work so that your ox and your donkey may rest, and so that the slave born in your household and the foreigner living among you may be refreshed’ (Exodus 23:12).


When God created us as his image-bearers, we were given a mandate to steward the world. Sin has made us exploit the world and not care for it as we should. One of the ways in which we can be a blessing to our family and the society around us is to ensure that they have the benefit of weekly rest from their labours. But there are many other ways as well. It is no accident that the RSPCA had Christian origins, for the care of animals is also part of the human responsibility.  


Question for thought:  How do I express my care for the world including others?


Loving Lord, we bring before the situation in DR Congo and pray there will be an end to persecution and the instability that it brings. We pray for members in the Dioceses of Kinshasa and Kisangani as they support their communities. Help them to stand firm in their faith in you in the midst of conflict and provide practical and the pastoral care to the many who are victims of the conflict. May they know that ‘The Lord is their Shepherd’ who cares for them.  Amen.

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Blessings for families and households

'Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward him’ (Psalm 127:3)


The word of God is very positive about marriage and children. The family with different generations is a true blessing from the Lord. How vital that the members of the MU continue to support marriage and family life. We were created as relational people and the blessing of good relations with family is immense. We should be so thankful to God for this provision and if he has blessed us in this way, we need to rejoice. One thing we can do is to include single people in our family life and honour them as well.


Question for thought:  How can I support marriage and Christian family life in our society?


Gracious Lord, we pray for members in the Diocese of Canberra/ Goulburn as they seek to reach out in their community, and for Dr Monica Short in her leadership of members as they work towards the future. We pray that you God will give them energy and sustain them. We also bring before you the Diocese of Dogura in Papua New Guinea as they support communities through literacy programs, anti-violence campaigns and marriage counselling. Give them courage to speak of your love in sending Jesus, saviour of the world.  Amen

Sunday, April 5, 2026

He is Risen

'He is not here, but he has risen’ (Luke 24:6)


This was the three days which changed the world for ever. On Friday it was the death of Jesus for our sins. On Sunday it was his resurrection for our new life. It was the angel who said these ‘He has risen’ to the women who had come to care for the body of the dead Jesus. Of course, some of his disciples doubted. But when they met the risen Lord, even Thomas could see and touch the truth. They are the ones who are the witnesses. Their witness gives us hope, hope for our life with Jesus in the world to come. It is one thing to face death without hope; it is different thing to face death with a hope based on the truth of Jesus and his resurrection. 


Question for thought:  Is my hope secure?


Almighty heavenly Father, we pray for the Diocese of Lweru in Tanzania and for relief from the poverty which affects so many and especially families where many feel overwhelmed. We give thanks that members of Mothers Union are working to help women with vocational training and health awareness. May they be assured of your love for them in all they do. In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen

Sunday, March 29, 2026

We Will Worship

'They took palm branches and went forth to meet him, shouting “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the king of Israel!”’ (John 12:13).


We have reached Palm Sunday and Holy Week. It begins and ends with the same truth, but not in a way that could ever have been guessed. The crowds recognised the truth about Jesus, that he was indeed the king of Israel, the King of God’s Kingdom. They rightly greeted him with shouts of praise. At the end of the week, the same king is crucified, having been crowned with thorns and enthroned on a cross. But, as we now know, even the cross was the mark of his Kingship and the coming of God’s Kingdom. For by the cross the Saviour brings the forgiveness which saves. God’s way and God’s might are astonishing and we cannot help but bow in worship and give him all glory. ‘In the cross of Christ I glory…’


Question for thought:  How do I worship my Saviour?


Loving Lord, we thank you for members in the Dioceses of Ikwerre and Ife East in Nigeria and for their resilience as they face persecution. Give them courage and steadfastness. We pray as they care for the vulnerable in their communities, they will have opportunity to share the hope they have in you.  Amen.

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Continually Learning

'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your soul’ (Matthew 11:28-29)


Jesus’ followers are called ‘disciples’ a word which has the sense of a student. Jesus is the master teacher, and just as he promises us rest when we come to him by faith, he also makes us disciples. As believers, then, we have a life-long task of learning from the Master, studying the word of God and trusting its promises as we also obey its commands. And this is not burdensome. Yoked to Jesus as our teacher, we have true rest.


Question for thought:  Am I learning every day by listening to the word of God?


Almighty God, we pray for the small group of Mothers Union members in Peru and pray that there will be a stable government that will free from corruption. Please bring an end to the severe poverty which many experience. We pray for Brisbane Diocese and Jenny Bullock, the President and thank you for its enthusiastic members and ask that they will continue to serve and reach out to their communities in your name.  Amen

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Building Community

'Honour her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate’ (Proverbs 31:31).


There are some remarkable women in the Bible, women such as Ruth, Esther and Mary and the woman described in Proverbs 31. Both men and women are meant to build community, to care for families, neighbours and those in need. Good community is a way in which God sustains us. Our worldwide Mothers Union is one such community. It is especially important that we pray for each other and care for one another. So much good is done in this way, and the essential role of women in building community is strengthened. We are so grateful to celebrate the 150th year since Mary Sumner initiated such an important work. 


Question for thought:  How do I help Mothers Union world-wide?


Heavenly Father, we pray for the Diocese of Antisiranana in Madagascar and thank you for members’ enthusiasm as they serve in a country with much poverty. May they be assured of your presence with them as serve you through prayer, social action and community development. In Jesus’ name.  Amen.

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Working for Change

'For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do’ (Ephesians 2:10)


What Adam destroyed, God is re-creating through Jesus. Adam and Eve were meant to serve God every day and to walk in fellowship with him. Instead, they chose to run their own lives, to sin against God. But Jesus is the one called the Last Adam, the Man from Heaven and we are being made in his image. This verse has had a big impact on my life. Every day I pray that the Lord will show me the good works which he has prepared for me to walk in, so that I will be more like Jesus. What a blessing!


 Question for thought:  Do I work for God each day?


Almighty God, we bring before you Dioceses of Rupert’s Land in Canada and Worcester in England. We pray as they face the challenge of the population being less and less Christian. We pray that as they reach out to the needs in their communities, they will have opportunities to share your love and their faith in Jesus. Amen.

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.
February 13, 2026
Diocese of The Murray, Melbourne................  Diocese of The Murray Lady Day, Wednesday 25 March at 11.00am - Seaford (S.A.) includes the diocesan 150 Celebration with a service of Holy Communion and Commissioning of new executive members, followed by lunch in the cafe (Bookings necessary). For more details see the February Newsletter https://www.muaustralia.org.au/newsletters/the-murray-con-tributary-newsletter Diocese of Melbourne Wednesday 25th March at 5.10pm at St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne “Choral Evensong on the Feast of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary”. Service will be LIVESTREAMED - More details later.
February 12, 2026
Are you LIVE-STREAMING your Lady Day Service? Please let us know so we can share the Link and allow more MU members to be part of the Celebration. Please email contact@muaustralia.org.au
March 15, 2025
AMUA is supporting MU in the Solomon Islands to implement an Adult Literacy Program in 3 Dioceses.
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February 7, 2025
How will your Branch or Diocese celebrate the 150 years since Mary Sumner founded the Mothers’ Union in 1876?
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.
February 13, 2026
Diocese of The Murray, Melbourne................  Diocese of The Murray Lady Day, Wednesday 25 March at 11.00am - Seaford (S.A.) includes the diocesan 150 Celebration with a service of Holy Communion and Commissioning of new executive members, followed by lunch in the cafe (Bookings necessary). For more details see the February Newsletter https://www.muaustralia.org.au/newsletters/the-murray-con-tributary-newsletter Diocese of Melbourne Wednesday 25th March at 5.10pm at St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne “Choral Evensong on the Feast of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary”. Service will be LIVESTREAMED - More details later.
February 12, 2026
Are you LIVE-STREAMING your Lady Day Service? Please let us know so we can share the Link and allow more MU members to be part of the Celebration. Please email contact@muaustralia.org.au
March 15, 2025
AMUA is supporting MU in the Solomon Islands to implement an Adult Literacy Program in 3 Dioceses.
MU Medallion
February 7, 2025
How will your Branch or Diocese celebrate the 150 years since Mary Sumner founded the Mothers’ Union in 1876?

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