OCTOBER 2024 MFSA Iowa MEMO


God & Country
Documentary Film
on Christian Nationalism

Interfaith Alliance of Iowa  hosts screenings and discussions on the following dates and sites:

  • Sunday, OCTOBER 6: 2:30 PM
    First Congregational UCC, 361 17th St SE, Cedar Rapids
  • Sunday, OCTOBER 13: 2:00 PM
    St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2410 Melrose Dr, Cedar Falls
    Movie screening
  • Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 PM
    Ankeny Presbyterian Church, 317 SE Trilein Dr., Ankeny
    (co-sponsored by Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers)
  • Thursday, October 17, 6:00 PM
    First Presbyterian Church, 907 Grove Ave., Corning

    Read more in the memo:
  • Recaps and links for social justice work
  • Catholic Peace Ministry & WILPF - October 19
  • Iowans Against the Death Penalty - October 26
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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)