Dear Friends,
Once again, it’s been a difficult year, with far too much division, discord and hate, resulting in suffering for so many.  In such a world, how do we find strength and hope as we begin a new year?  Perhaps these words from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will give us guidance.

“When evil men plot, good men must plan.  When evil men burn and bomb, good men must build and bind.  When evil men shout ugly words of hatred, good men must commit themselves to the glories of love.  Where evil men would seek to perpetuate an unjust status quo, good men must seek to bring into being a real order of justice.” 

May it be so in 2019!
Eloise

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What's Killing Our Children?
Thursday, Jan. 17 - 7 PM
Grandview University
An evening of music, poetry, and informative short talks with action components about violence towards children in Afghanistan, Yemen. Palestine, on US/Mexico border, and in Des Moines, Iowa

View or Print Details on the January 17 forum

The quote by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
at the Civil Rights Memorial in San Diego.

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MFSA Spring Statewide Gathering
Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 9:45 AM
St. Mark’s UMC, 2675 E. Washington St., Iowa City
Revs. Sean McRoberts and Katie Dawson will lead conversation  about the February 2019 General Conference
and the Commission on a Way Forward

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