The Purpose of the Mother's Union is to be specially concerned with all that strengthens and preserves marriage and Christian family life. The Mothers' Union is a worldwide society whose Aim is the advancement of the Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life. In order to carry out this Aim, its Objects are:
1 To uphold Christ's teaching on the nature of marriage and to promote its wider understanding;
2 To encourage parents to bring up their children in the faith and the life of the Church;
3 To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians, united in prayer, worship and service;
4 To promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children;
5 To help those whose family life has met with adversity.