Diocese of Sydney

Glenda McSorley

MU Diocesan President

Geographical Description

Mothers Union Sydney diocese extends as far west as Lithgow and to the Hawkesbury River in the North.


It includes the NSW South Coast to Ulladulla and encompasses all of Australia’s largest city and the City of Wollongong.

MU in the Diocese

We are Christ centred and prayer-based and seek to share the gospel and support all families at their point of need.


In Mothers Union Sydney we…

Meet for Prayer, Worship and Fellowship.


Produce the Mothers Union Sydney Prayer Diary and Annual Bible Study Series to be used by our members and others.




MU Outreach Activities

• Host Annual Seminars which offer biblical based teaching and encouragement on relevant topics of interest to today’s families.


• Provide Christian Seminars & Parenting Courses  that are uniquely Australian, based on world-class research, and practical in daily parenting & life. Available to book both in person in parishes and online.


• Support Children’s Hospital Chaplains and their ministry.


• Visit Maternity Hospitals and distribute gospels and hand-made gifts to families.


• Produce nightdresses and specialist garments for the Neo-Natal wards and grieving gowns for families whose babies have died in hospital.


• Volunteer in the waiting areas of the family courts serving coffee and tea at the invitation of the Magistrates and Court Officers.


• Support AMUA and World-wide Mothers Union projects.


• Fund Family Church Workers

Mothers Union Sydney currently funds Family Workers in two local churches at Jamberoo and Airds in Campbelltown for 2021-2023.

These Church Workers are involved in new ministry contacting and connecting with young families and seek to link them into their parish church and playgroups, Christianity Explained Courses, children and family outreach programs and offer support at their point of need.  This is funded by donations from our members


• Annual Seminars

Listen to our past seminar talks on our SoundCloud account.  



Have a shop and office near Town Hall Station which serves as a Christian presence in the Sydney CBD.  We sell Christian cards and books, baby wear, hand knits and quilts, free trade gifts and more.


Run an Online Shop selling AMUA diaries, Christian cards and more.


2025 State Conference Speakers (online)


Branch Details

Diocesan Members