150th Celebrations

This year 2026, we celebrate 150 years since Mothers’ Union was founded in the small parish church of Old Alresford, Hampshire, by Mary Sumner, a vicar’s wife with a bold vision. She believed that women, regardless of class or status, could come together in faith to support one another and strengthen family life within the Church.

From that single spark of an idea, a global movement was born – and Mothers’ Union has grown to 4 million members across 84 countries. As we look to the future our members continue working to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities around the world. At the heart of everything we do remains our unwavering belief that faith and compassion can transform lives.

We invite you to be part of it. Whether you’re passionate about social justice, prayer, community outreach, or simply want to connect with people who care, there will be a way for you to join us and join in.

Join Us, Join In!

Sheffield MU plans for the 150th Celebrations

What we are planning in Sheffield for the 150th Celebrations :

Sat 14 March – York Province Service Manchester Cathedral 2.30pm-

22-29^th March: The Capsule travels around Diocese to Deaneries-

25^th April: Spring Council – we will launch the 150^th Celebration Raffle

2^nd June- 10^th June Wath All Saints MU member, Geoff Fellows will be accompanying our Zonal Trustee, Deb Lee to do a sponsored cycle ride from York to St Paul’s Cathedral-350 miles.

June 10 & 11^th: 30 Sheffield MU members are attending the MU National Celebratory Service at St Pauls’ Cathedral and 26 are attending the MU Annual Gathering at the Emmanuel Centre next door to Mary Sumner House

13 June: Bishops Garden Party at Bishops Croft- we will be promoting Mothers’ Union- do join us.

12 July Branches are asked to take over their church service to promote the work of MU.

25 July Deaneries are holding Picnics and spreading the word about MU.

Sunday 9 August: We are holding a Mary Sumner Day Eucharist Service at Sheffield Cathedral at 2pm followed by a Diocesan Picnic outside the Cathedral with fun and games Please spread the word and invite family and friends to come along ! #JoinUsJoinIn York Provincial Prayer Hour -Sheffield 7-8pm members are asked to light a Candle as part of the bigger ‘Lighting the way for future Generations’

Sheffield Diocese Fundraiser: Saturday 12 December 7pm Friends In Harmony Concert at Bramley Church

See Calendar for more events…