Mother's Union

MOTHERS UNION 

What is Mothers Union? 

Mothers Union is an Anglican Church woman’s organization of a Christian charitable nature founded by Mary Sumner in the United Kingdom in 1876. It was started in Zimbabwe on 26 June 1920. 

Avondale Mothers Union 

Avondale Mothers union was established in the late 80s /early 90s. Membership was mainly drawn from the black women who were employed in the neighbourhood. 

The Aims of the MU 

Mothers Union aims to promote the advancement of Christian marriage, motherhood, and family life, as a means of teaching the Christian faith in the spirit of the 5 MU objectives.

These objectives are:

• To uphold Christ’s teaching on the nature of marriage and motherhood and to promote their wider understanding.
• To encourage mothers to bring up their children in the faith and life of the church.
• To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service.
• To promote conditions in the society favorable to a stable family life and the protection of children.
• To help those whose family life has met with adversity. 

Mothers Union Activities 

Members of the MU form a community of Christian women who minister to each other, provide emotional and spiritual support in times of need such as illness and bereavement, engage in charitable causes such as supporting old people’s homes, orphanages, and the needy within the community. The MU provides material and financial support to the clergy, both current and retired. The ladies provide support for the general well being of the church e.g., teas, flowers, cleaning of the church, buying church linen etc. They provide ad hoc financial requests from their fund.  MU members intercede for the church and church activities. 

Who is eligible? 

An MU member must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a woman married in church or must have had their marriage blessed in church; or a single divorced or widowed woman who is a communicant of the Anglican Church
• Must be accepted by the local MU committee
• Must have undergone training in accordance with their diocesan syllabus for MU membership training and MU code of conduct

 Identity 

The MU distinguishes itself by its uniform, which is similar across the country. This is the blue and white blouse worn with a black skirt and blue headscarf, black shoes and a plain white jersey.   This is accessorized with the MU badge and mother and child medal. 

How does one become a member and eligible to wear the uniform? 

To become a full member of the MU one has to join the MU and attend sessions for a period of one year. During this period one receives training, which involves learning the background, objectives of the MU and its relationship to the bible, and understanding the constitution, and the MU prayer. 

The outgoing members of the MU Executive are:

Chairperson/Enrolling Member|Joyce T Garwi

Vice Chairperson|Clara Sidindi

Treasurer|Ellen Chitsva

Vice Treasurer|Georgina Chipunza

Secretary|Choice Manyani

Vice Secretary|Beulah Senjanje

Committee member|Phyllis Chiradza

Ex Officio (Priests wife)|Clara Mundenda 

If you would like to join the MU, please contact the Secretary, Choice Manyani on 0772394799 or the Vice on 0772313358.