Celebrate the International Day of Peace
Thursday, September 21 - 6:30 PM
Peace Garden - Cowles Commons   
“On the Threshold of a New Day”
Based on a speech given by Coretta Scott King in 1968.  

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Eloise Cranke, Anna Blaedel and Chet Guinn
with Anna's MFSA Iowa Social Action Award.
See more photos on the Awards Event page.

MFSA Statewide Gathering "Islam 101"
​Saturday, October 14 - 9:30 a.m.

Features a panel of speakers at the Islamic Center of Des Moines
9:30 AM - light brunch and Plenary at First United Methodist Church, 1001 Pleasant St., Des Moines   
10:30 AM - Leave for the Islamic Center, 6201 Franklin Ave.  
​Printable Flyer

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Unheard Voices from
the Heart of Palestine
​September 30, 2017
First UMC, Des Moines

A symposium for all on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict 
Come and learn about:
 America’s role in the Occupation
 Faith perspectives on the conflict
 Becoming active in peacemaking
Sponsored by the Middle East Peace Education Coalition
PDF Brochure 

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​Iowa United Methodists seek to start a chapter of United Methodists for Kairos Response. Read more in the memo and online.

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