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Welcome to the website of Hereford Diocese Mothers' Union.
The vision of today's Mothers' Union is "of a world where God's love is shown through loving, respectful and flourishing relationships."
If you would like to know more about the Mothers' Union in Hereford Diocese contact:
The Mothers' Union Secretary
The Mothers' Union Office
The Palace
Hereford HR4 9BL Tel: 01432 373300
Office open Mondays 9.00am until 5.00pm
or for more information about Mothers' Union worldwide click on the Mary Sumner House website
Happy New Year
Latest News
For a copy of Faith and Policy Watch available at the start of each month go to www.themothersunion.org/policy.aspx where you can either download it or read on line. This month there are articles about the continuing work of the Bye Buy Childhood Campaign; Violence against women and girls; the Law Commissions proposals on inheritance; Children's access to parents plus a New year Reflection by Joyce Rupp.
Also there is currently a survey entitled "Cross-Government definition of domestic violence: a consultation". Please do consider going to the MSH website and filling in the survey. Domestic violence is increasing in this country.
Diocesan News.
At the Diocesan Council on 28th November Mo Williams gave a fascinating and informative talk about her work with the South Shropshire Women's Refuge. There was mention of the Domestic Violence Helplines. The telephone numbers are:
Shropshire and Herefordshire Helpline 0800 783 1359
Free 24 hour National Helpline 0800 200 247
In an emergency dial 999
For more information about our project with the Refuge take a look at the Action and Outreach page.
During the winter please do consider supporting the work of the Community Larders throughout the diocese. For more information please contact the Social Responsibility Office Jackie Boys at the Hereford Diocesan Office 01432 373311