About us

The Diocese of Swansea and Brecon extends from Beguildy in rural mid Wales to Rhossili on the South Wales coast.

The northern part of the diocese is rural with small market towns of Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells, Hay on Wye, Crickhowell and Brecon. From Brecon, the diocese stretches through the Brecon Beacons and down through the Swansea valley to the City of Swansea and the Gower Peninsula.

What we do

The Mothers’ Union has over 3.6 million members in 78 countries.  Our lives and experiences of the MU may differ widely but we are united by our shared belief in the importance of the family in God’s world and the fellowship of belonging to a Christian organisation which welcomes all - men and women, married and single - and who believe in the importance of Christian family life.

The MU in Swansea and Brecon:

• Promotes the development of prayer and spiritual growth through quiet hours, monthly Eucharist and retreats
• Runs a play area in Swansea Prison.
• Offers holidays to families under stress.
• Supports families at refuge centres.
• Raises funds for overseas projects

Membership

Branch membership

The first branch of the MU in Wales was formed in our diocese at Llandrindod Wells,  in 1884, and there are now 45 branches with about 1300 members.

Diocesan membership

There are 31 Diocesan Members who fall into these categories:

• Members whose branch has closed. 
• Members who do not wish to be part of a group and attend meetings but who would like to show their support by being part of a project

Diocesan Members receive regular mailings, which include the Diocesan Newsletter and promotional material.

Indoor membership

These are members who can no longer attend meetings because they are housebound through age, illness or because they are carers. These Members receive Christmas and Easter Greetings and the Diocesan Newsletter. They provide prayerful support for the ongoing work of the MU in the diocese.

WHO’S WHO IN THE DIOCESE

Patron                                        

The Lord Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, The Right Revd John Davies

Board of Trustees:

President

Revd Kay Warrington

Life Vice-Presidents                             

Mrs Rita Williams

Mrs Margaret Jones

Mrs Ann Jackson

Mrs Monica Jones

Vice President Brecon                             

Mrs Catherine Ewens

Vice President Gower                               

Mrs Beryl Evens

Action and Outreach Co-ordinator                                     

Mrs Sher John

Faith and Policy Co-ordinator                                         

Mrs Pat Stratton

Finance and Central Services Co-ordinator                        

Mrs Ella Thomas

Marketing Co-ordinator                                             

Mrs Angela Ball

Co-opted Trustees                                        

to be appointed

Honorary Secretary                                       

Mrs Helen Williams

Honorary Treasurer                                       

Mrs Susan Jones

Chaplain                                                      

Revd Mark Beaton

Not represented on Trustees:

AFIA Representative                               

Mrs Sher John

Home and Family Distributor                        

Mrs Rachel Wells

Overseas Links Correspondent                

Mrs Cynthia Colderick

SKIP Representative

Mrs Ailsa Howell

Indoor members Representative

Mrs Pat Stratton

Diocesan Members Representative     

Revd Kay Warrington                            

MUE Contact

Mrs Helen Williams