SEPTEMBER 2021 MFSA Iowa Memo Update

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Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson

MFSA Iowa
Fall Gathering
Saturday, October 30
9:30 - Noon
Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson
Stand Up and Speak Out: Moving from Silent
Non-racist to
Brave Anti-racist
Walnut Hills UMC, Urbandale
& Virtual Option

MFSA supports the Simpson Youth Academy
Listen on YouTube as youth share their thanks.
SYA supports students through their journeys of
exploring their faith and preparing for college.

MLK New Jersusalem FREEDOM BUS TOUR
Allen College & Waterloo Commission on Human Rights
November 8-12, 2021 (Flyer)

Visit NE Iowa Peace & Justice Center to join online discussions on immigration and democracy.

Fall 2021- MFSA Iowa Digital SQB

"For the Turning of the World"
Tuesday, September 21 - 6:30 p.m.
Peace Garden - Cowles Commons
DMARC Interfaith Summer Camp Students
Music by Bridges 2 Harmony

MFSA Intersectional Organizing Principle

All experiences of marginalization and injustice are interconnected because the struggle for justice is tied to concepts of power and privilege. Intersectional organizing recognizes that injustice works on multiple and simultaneous levels. Practical intersectional organizing always focuses on collaboration and relationship building. Experiences of injustice do not happen in a vacuum; therefore, it is imperative to:

• Develop the most effective strategies to create space for understanding privilege
• Organize in an intersectional framework led by marginalized communities
• Build effective systems of resistance and cooperation to take action for justice.

June 2021 SQB