Together: June 2026 - Magazine - Page 23
President Kathleen Snow welcoming everyone and paying tribute to the
global movement and its members past and present.
She said 8Mothers9 Union has always been about connection; the belief
that it takes a village to support communities, and that we are that
village, a global one. From Mary Sumner9s vision of women coming
together across backgrounds and experience, we have grown into a
worldwide movement of faith, prayer and action. As we mark 150 years,
we give thanks for that legacy, but also for the impact of Mothers9 Union
today, standing alongside families, and campaigning on serious issues
including gender-based violence, poverty and injustice. Wherever we are
in the world, we continue to bring hope, advocate for change, and build
communities rooted in dignity, justice and love.9
In her sermon Archbishop Sarah also offered a personal reflection on the
significance of the service, describing it as a moment of deep gratitude
for