Mothers' Union's 150th Celebratory Service

A wonderful occasion to come together and celebrate the 150th anniversary of Mothers' Union in Britain and Ireland. A time to celebrate the past, showcase the present and shine a light on our future.

Ticketing information

Tickets will be released on a phased basis with allocations per province based on the number of dioceses. Please ensure you purchase tickets from your province allocation.

There are 1500 tickets available to members in Britain and Ireland. A maximum of 10 named tickets can be purchased by one individual.

• All Ireland (IRE) - 258 tickets (129 tickets on first release, 129 tickets on second release)

• Scotland (SCO) - 118 tickets (59 tickets on first release, 59 tickets on second release)

• Wales (WAL)- 140 tickets (70 tickets on first release, 70 tickets on second release)

• York (YOR)- 282 tickets (141 tickets on first release, 141 tickets on second release)

• Canterbury (CAN) - 702 (351 tickets on first release, 351 tickets on second release)

The first ticket release will be 16th October 2025. 750 tickets released.

The second ticket release will be 16th December 2025. 750 tickets released.

Any remaining tickets will go on general release to members on 16th February 2026.

Tickets will close on 16th May 2026.

The ticket price helps Mothers' Union with some of the operational costs for the service and the production of your commemorative 150th booklet that you will receive on the day.

What you need to know - St Paul's Cathedral:

• Security checks will be in place. You will need to print your ticket and bring it with you. Any bag should be small. No backpacks or luggage please. No food or drink other than bottled water (plastic, see through bottles)

• Doors will open at 16.00. Everyone in the congregation must be seated by 16.45.

• The accessible, fully ramped door is at the North Transept.

• We have no specific dress code rules.

• No photography, filming or recording is permitted during the service.

The collection at the service goes to St Paul's Cathedral towards their costs.

If you are planning to arrive by coach, you must let us know. Please email bWVtYmVyc2hpcCB8IG1vdGhlcnN1bmlvbiAhIG9yZw== and entitle the message "Coach - St Pauls" and we will advise you on what you need to do and options for parking nearby.

More information on all things 150th, can be found at www.mothersunion.org/150

Tickets for the Annual Gathering on 11th June 2026, from 10.30am-4.30pm at the Emmanuel Centre (next door to Mary Sumner House) will be available from 16th November 2025. The link to tickets will be on our 150 webpage.