This year the Mothers’ Union has celebrated 125 years, we now have over 1 million members in 60 countries. At St Giles we have two active groups.

The Afternoon group was formed in 1891 and currently has 20 members. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 2.00 pm in Church for a short Service, followed by a meeting in the Small Hall, where we usually have an invited speaker and refreshments.

The Evening group was formed in 1990 to give those who could not attend the Afternoon group the opportunity to join this Christian World-Wide Organisation. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 8.00 pm in the Small Hall and begin with prayers, followed by a speaker. Topics range from the work of Mothers’ Union, Parenting, Drug problems, Travel, Recycling, Missionary work, making icons, discussions etc with the occasional meal out.

Members provide assistance with Marriage preparation, Baptisms, Welcomers at the All-Age 11.15 am Service and of course, are great cake bakers! We support our Deanery at the local Men’s Refuge Centre and are involved in the Shoe Boxes for Christmas Appeal, Teddies for tragedies, items for Premature Baby Units and gowns for Stillborn babies – all made with our love and prayers for those concerned.

We include two enrolled men and all are most welcome to join us.

Mary James (Afternoon Group) and

Cynthia Cogley (Evening Group)

To contact the Vicar about the Mothers Union  click here.