Mothers' Union :The Mothers' Union. The objects. The Mothers' Union prayer. I acknowledge that by my marriage vow I have pledged myself to love, to help, and to be faithful to my husband till death us do part. I acknowledge that my children have been made members of Christ in Holy Baptism ...Thanks be to God. The Church Army Press [Signed October 3rd, 1950]

Pledge certificate, with an inset picture of the Virgin Mary and infant Christ. It includes the text of the Union's objects, its prayer, and contains an acknowledgement signed by the applicant for membership (in this case N K Hicks), the sponsoring member (in this case Miriam Dell), the admitting official (J Harold Watson), at St Jude's, Wellington. The nominee also acknowledges the privilege and duty of receiving Communion, and promises to read the Bible, observe Sundays, and to defend her home against various dangers.

The border is a linked chain containing the names of cities in the world where the Mothers' Union has branches.

Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s).

Physical Description: Offset print on card, 278 x 208 mm.

Provenance: Donated by Dame Miriam Dell, Whitby, in 2006.

Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0244. - Other material from the same provenance is at MS-Group-0244, and in Serials and the NZ Pacific Book Collection..