NOVEMBER 2025 MFSA Iowa MEMO

November Events

November 7 | 11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Interfaith Alliance of Iowa – Intersections
Allison D. Carr and Drew Westberg, Coe College
Topic: How Bad Ideas Spread
📍 St. Paul’s UMC, 1340 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
November 7 | 12:00 p.m.
First Fridays Event – Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice
📍 Zoom | Register at [email protected]
November 8 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Iowa MFSA Fall Gathering (with Iowa Faith & Climate Network)
Theme: Rooted in Faith, Rising for Climate
📍 Walnut Hills UMC, 12321 Hickman Rd., Urbandale
November 9 | 1:00 p.m.
Susie Tierney – Courage to Act in a World Falling Apart
10 Components of Contemplative Action
📍 St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church & Student Center, 1150 28th St., Des Moines
November 11 | 5:00 p.m. (Program at 6:30 p.m.)
Dr. James Zogby Two Years of War in Gaza: Where Do We Go From Here?
📍 First Unitarian Church, 1800 Bell Avenue, Des Moines
November 19 | 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Monthly Meet-up – Iowa Hunger Coalition
📍 Zoom | Register at iowahungercoalition.org
November 21 | 11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Interfaith Alliance of Iowa – Crossroads
Baljit Singh Virdi, Iowa Sikh Association
Topic: Being Sikh in Today’s World
📍 Plymouth Congregational Church, 4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines

Save the Date!  MFSA Iowa's 50th
​June 12, 2026

✨​ Join us as we celebrate 50 years of faith, justice, and action
 with the Iowa Methodist Federation for Social Action!
More details coming soon, stay tuned!

MFSA Fall Gathering 
Saturday, November 8 / Walnut Hills UMC
10am-2 pm (coffee & fellowship 9:30 / noon lunch) 

Join Iowa Faith & Climate Network and Iowa MFSA for a free, community-wide opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired.

The morning will feature a panel of Iowa environmental leaders exploring the intersection of faith, environmental justice, and local action. The afternoon workshop features Tim Gossett and faith lobbyist Jeff Anderson to guide you in:
"What's Your Climate Story?" 
REGISTER for FREE 

Iowa MFSA will turn 50 in 2026!  
 Read the monthly memo for MFSA memories

To join the planning group for our 2026 celebration,
e-mail Jean Swenson at your earliest convenience 
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A Prayer for Peace:
​May you find peace in being, breath,
​and prayers for our world.  
(Inhale) God of all comfort
(Exhale) Bring your peace
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Coming Soon: Statewide Zoom Gathering
MFSA will be launching a new monthly Zoom gathering to
connect across the state of Iowa and discuss timely issues together. 
​Watch for details on "Voices Across Iowa"