MFSA Iowa Chapter Memo Events - FEBRUARY 2019
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MFSA Spring Statewide Gathering // Saturday, April 27, 9:45 AM // St. Mark's UMC, 2675 E. Washington St., Iowa City // Revs. Katie Dawson & Sean McRoberts will share information and lead conversation about the February 2019 General Conference.
Gatherings Pre and Post General Conference, 2019:
At a time so critical for our UMC, there is a need to come together as a community of faith to share feelings, hopes, dreams and fears. Scott and Collette Lothe will host such Gathering at their home on Friday, February 22nd, at 7:00 PM, Marshalltown. Billed as “A lament for our church on the eve of General Conference,” the evening will feature music by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan. There will be a free will offering. Light refreshments will be provided, so it is helpful for folks to RSVP to Scott (scott.hopeumc@adiis.net) or to Eloise (ecranke@mchsi.com).
Celebration or Lament:
Folks are invited to gather for celebration or lament following the Conference, on Friday, March 1st at the Royal Mile, 210 4th Street, Des Moines. No program is planned. This will simply be a time to be together to share food, drink, thoughts and feelings.
MFSA Spring Statewide Gathering // Saturday, April 27, 9:45 AM // St. Mark's UMC, 2675 E. Washington St., Iowa City // Revs. Katie Dawson & Sean McRoberts will share information and lead conversation about the February 2019 General Conference.
Gatherings Pre and Post General Conference, 2019:
At a time so critical for our UMC, there is a need to come together as a community of faith to share feelings, hopes, dreams and fears. Scott and Collette Lothe will host such Gathering at their home on Friday, February 22nd, at 7:00 PM, Marshalltown. Billed as “A lament for our church on the eve of General Conference,” the evening will feature music by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan. There will be a free will offering. Light refreshments will be provided, so it is helpful for folks to RSVP to Scott (scott.hopeumc@adiis.net) or to Eloise (ecranke@mchsi.com).
Celebration or Lament:
Folks are invited to gather for celebration or lament following the Conference, on Friday, March 1st at the Royal Mile, 210 4th Street, Des Moines. No program is planned. This will simply be a time to be together to share food, drink, thoughts and feelings.
Add Your Event to the Memo: We want to publicize events around the state that might be of interest to MFSA folk. Please send information by the last week of each month for the next month’s memo, to Eloise at ecranke@mchsi.com
Membership and Donations Contact: Mike Biklen is MFSA Iowa's Finance/Membership secretary. Contact him at:
515 East Eleventh St., Muscatine, IA 52761 - PH: 563-263-1439 or email: wmbiklen@hotmail.com.
Contributions can be mailed to Mike, or donate through the PayPal link below.
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Peace Vigils & Walks - Ongoing Events:
DES MOINES: Thursdays, 11:45-12:15 Join members of local peace groups who gather in front of the Civic Center,
221 Walnut, to protest war and the coming of drones and to insist that “War Is Not the Answer!”
IOWA CITY: Fridays, 4:45-5:15 PM Demonstrate for peace at the southeast corner of the Pentacrest, at Washington and Clinton Streets.
CEDAR RAPIDS: Fridays, 4:30-5:30 PM Street witnessing vigil for peace at 1st Ave. & 1st St. NE
(Across from the old Federal Building at the Tree of Five Seasons.) For information, contact Bob at 319-360-5119
CEDAR RAPIDS: Walkers for peace walk every other Sunday at Lindale Mall, 2:00-2:45 PM. Gather in the Food Court.
Participants may wear anti-war T-shirts though this is not required.
Membership and Donations Contact: Mike Biklen is MFSA Iowa's Finance/Membership secretary. Contact him at:
515 East Eleventh St., Muscatine, IA 52761 - PH: 563-263-1439 or email: wmbiklen@hotmail.com.
Contributions can be mailed to Mike, or donate through the PayPal link below.
Connect with National and Global MFSA! Sign up for bi-weekly news at mfsaweb.org.
Peace Vigils & Walks - Ongoing Events:
DES MOINES: Thursdays, 11:45-12:15 Join members of local peace groups who gather in front of the Civic Center,
221 Walnut, to protest war and the coming of drones and to insist that “War Is Not the Answer!”
IOWA CITY: Fridays, 4:45-5:15 PM Demonstrate for peace at the southeast corner of the Pentacrest, at Washington and Clinton Streets.
CEDAR RAPIDS: Fridays, 4:30-5:30 PM Street witnessing vigil for peace at 1st Ave. & 1st St. NE
(Across from the old Federal Building at the Tree of Five Seasons.) For information, contact Bob at 319-360-5119
CEDAR RAPIDS: Walkers for peace walk every other Sunday at Lindale Mall, 2:00-2:45 PM. Gather in the Food Court.
Participants may wear anti-war T-shirts though this is not required.
