The Mothers' Union Portsmouth Diocese

Everything you need to know

Ways of Belonging

All members of the Mothers' Union share equal status, but there are different ways of belonging.

Branch Member

Joins through a branch and may attend its meetings. They may be involved in Mothers' Union projects and activities at branch, deanery, diocesan or central level.

Diocesan Member (Deanery Member)

Joins through a diocese or deanery and is not attached to a branch. They may be involved in Mothers' Union projects and activities at branch, deanery, diocesan or central level

Central Member

Is not attached to a diocese or involved in activities but receives regular information about the Society from Mary Sumner House.

I M P C Member

An Indoor Members' Prayer Circle member is unable to attend meetings or get involved in activities. Their contribution to the society is through regular prayer and contact is often maintained through a branch or IMPC rep.

Incorporated Member

A member who holds, or has held, office in the diocese, at the centre or in a branch can be proposed at World Wide Council for Incorporated Membership. Incorporated members vote for the Representative Members of World Wide Council and pay an additional subscription.

To find out more about other areas of the Mothers' Union, why not visit the Mothers' Union central website

Ways of Supporting

Becoming a friend of Mothers' Union and helping with fund raising

Purchasing items from the local MU Enterprise rep in this Diocese

Subscriptions for 2024

Ordinary Member £35.00
Over 80’s £33.00
Indoor Member £30.00
Joint Members £58.00
Diocesan Member £40.00
Joint Diocesan Members £63.00