READ THE SEPTEMBER MEMO 
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Update on Support for Anna Blaedel
At this time we have not received word about the time or place of Anna's trial.  We continue to stand in solidarity
​ with them in fighting this unjust policy.
We will share more as we learn of opportunities to show up for Anna and other LGBTQ+ United Methodists.

September Memo (see link at left for more)

Fall Statewide Gathering: Saturday, November 2 - 9:45 AM
Ann Naffier, JFON Attorney Speaks on Immigration
at Trinity Las Americas UMC, 1548 8th Street, Des Moines 
Devotions will be led by Rev. Emily Ewing, Social Justice Pastor at Trinity Las Americas.  Lunch will be provided for a free will offering.  

Sister Parish Delegation - Letter from Maria Van Der Maaten
 
Explore Immigration in the United States- Des Moines
Plymouth UCC at 7PM for film and discussion: (fundraise for JFON)
September 13: “America First: The Legacy of an Immigration Raid”
 
International Day of Peace 
Cowles Commons, Des Moines - Friday, September 20 - 6:30 PM

The Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) stands deeply opposed to the Traditional Plan as adopted at Special Conference 2019. We are thankful for the election of persons to the 2020 General Conference demonstrating gifts and graces to stand and deliver justice, confront evil and live out the authentic compassion of Jesus and love of God.
Visit IAMunitedinlove.org, to learn more and take action.

2019 SQB - Iowa Annual Conference Edition 

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