Mothers' Union (CAMEO)

The St Martin’s Branch of Mothers’ Union opened in 1936, along with the church itself, so we are all currently celebrating our 90th year in 2026.

Recently renamed as CAMEO (MU) [Come And Meet Each Other], our branch is lively and gives a friendly welcome to adults, both men and women, not just to mothers! We have a varied programme each year, including speakers covering a wide range of subjects, member-led evenings and a few social events. We open most meetings to the church family, friends and visitors.

We are very much grounded in Mothers’ Union’s principles, which all focus on encouraging members to support families and those in the community and around the world who are most in need through poverty, violence or social injustice. We meet on the second Monday of the month, in the Maxim Room, at 7.30pm from April – October, but at 1.30pm from November – March. Meetings usually last around one and a half hours.

Our group supports Bexley Women’s Aid (BWA) throughout the year. Working with the vicar and the whole church family, we donate all of our Harvest goods to the local refuge for women and children who have escaped from an abusive environment in their home. Children of refuge families and local families who are being supported by BWA receive Easter Eggs and Advent Calendars from us all. We also fundraise for Central Mothers’ Union’s projects, hosting a summer tea and an Advent service followed by tea and cakes, to support MU’s overseas work.

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact the branch leader via the ‘Get in Touch’ link on the left and send a message using the ‘Mothers’ Union (CAMEO)’ subject line. You will be very welcome to come and join us for any meeting you think you might find interesting.