Mothers' Union

Mary Sumner founded the Mothers' Union in 1874.  She was remarkable woman who identified and met a need for inviting people from different backgrounds into the home to talk about children, families and the Christian faith. With her encouragement and inspiration the Mothers' Union was formed.  This became a national and then an international organisation, which has since spread to 70 countries with a million members worldwide, united by a common commitment to prayer and Christian family life.

Meetings of the Parish of Par Branch

The Par Branch meets on the last Tuesday of each month in the Biscovey Church Room (next to St Mary's Church) at 2.00pm.  The Branch Leader is Reverend Valerie Perry and the Branch Secretary is Mrs June Swonnell - 01726 816721 - who can provide further information.

Background of the Parish of Par Branch

The branch is within the Deanery of St Austell and the Diocese of Truro.

A branch of the Mothers' Union was formed in Par in 1914 at the Church of the Good Shepherd with 22 members.  Several years later another branch was founded at St Mary's Church, Biscovey.

Due to a decline in members the two branches were amalgamated in 1970.  The monthly meetings continue to be held in Biscovey Church Room.

At present the branch has 22 members.  We fit our meetings and activities to local and diocesan priorities and needs.

In 1993, St Mary's, Par, was linked with St Paul's Mothers' Union Branch in the Seychelle Islands.  Our correspondence is ongoing.

Membership of the Mothers' Union is open to all baptised women and men of any age, married, single or divorced, providing they support the aims and objectives of the Mothers' Union.

If you would like more information about the Mothers' Union, please contact:

The Mothers' Union Diocesan Secretary

Mothers' Union Office

Diocesan House

Kenwyn

TRURO

TR1 1JQ