JUNE 2026 MFSA Iowa MEMO

MFSA Iowa's 50th Anniversary Celebration
​June 12, 2026 - 6:00 P.M.
Hilton Garden Inn, West Des Moines
Register via mail-in form or online

✨​ Join us as we celebrate 50 years of faith, justice,
and action with the
​Iowa Methodist Federation for Social Action!
The Rev. Denny Coon will receive the
2026 Social Action Award 
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MFSA Iowa Chapter Membership

​We invite you to join Iowa MFSA! 
You can join online or by mail. 
Online form: www.mfsaweb.org/chapters-partners/iowa 
Dues are $50, or whatever you are able to give. 
If you prefer to write a $50 check, please write “dues”
on the memo line, and mail your check to:
Jean Swenson
1075 3rd St. - Waukee, IA  50263

 Your membership supports the Iowa Chapter and our parent organization, Methodist Federation for Social Action (mfsaweb.org). We find their webinars to be very good learning opportunities,
useful in your church’s small groups, classes, etc. 
Iowa MFSA’s Spring & Fall Gatherings, our monthly e-mails
and semi-annual Social Questions Bulletin
are opportunities for peace & justice-seeking Iowans
to join together to learn, and, consequently,
be sent out into the world to act. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP!
 Interfaith Alliance of Iowa hosts
​Celebrating Juneteenth - June 18
Rep. Rob Johnson
State Representative, District 34
 
You can participate in this event virtually!
For resources ad registration, visit faithful-voices.org or interfaithallianceiowa.org.
 
CROSSROADS | Des Moines
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church
Waveland Hall
4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
in-person and virtual options


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From Jean Swenson, Coordinator
I was able to attend “American Wilderness, A Service in Solidarity with Refugees and Immigrants” held at First UMC, Des Moines, on Sunday, February 22.  It was a very moving service. 
Shared in the March memo, with permission, is the reflection from Fazal Moneer Adil, Afghan Refugee and author of A River is Made.  Suggested “actions of hope” from the service are also listed.
We were called to Pray, then Act.

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"