NOVEMBER 2024 MFSA Iowa MEMO

How to End Christian Nationalism
A Conversation with Amanda Tyler
Sunday, Nov. 10 - 2:00 PM
Plymouth Church - Waveland Hall
4126 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, Iowa

Event Full / Waitlist Link (usually no-shows, check at door)
Read more in the memo:
  • Finding Strength in Community After the Election

  • The Art of Thanksgiving

    The art of thanksgiving is thanksgiving. It is gratitude in action.  It is applying Albert Schweitzer’s philosophy: “In gratitude for your own good fortune you must render in return some sacrifice of your life for other life.”
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MFSA Fall Statewide Gathering
Saturday, November 16 / 10:00-noon
Immanuel United Methodist Church
2900 49th Street, Des Moines IA 50310

Poverty remains a huge issue in Iowa. Join experts Angie Arthur, Executive Director of Homeward; Luke Elzinga, Chair of the Iowa Hunger Coalition (and Policy & Advocacy Manager of Des Moines Area Religious Council); Dr. Nalo Johnson, PhD., CEO of Mid-Iowa Health Foundation; and Jennifer Stalder, Des Moines Public Schools.

Seeking Kindred Spirits for Social Justice in Iowa!

Jean Swenson, Iowa MFSA Coordinator, invites direct participation in Iowa MFSA. Email Jean at J_Swenson1954 at yahoo.com

There has never been a better time to be involved in an organization that cares about, and works for, social justice from the United Methodist perspective. If you long for kindred spirits who want to learn more about social justice issues, and then go about tackling them, Iowa MFSA is for you! 

Contact Jean to be part of MFSA's expanding perspective of Iowa UM’s from each district of IAUMC. To renew or learn about membership, contact our treasurer, Ryan Russell. (contact info in memo)