MFSA Iowa Chapter Memo Events
May 2020 Memo:
MFSA Fall Statewide Gathering with Bridget Cabrera
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Walnut Hills UMC, 12321 Hickman Road, Urbandale
We are excited that the presenter for our Fall Statewide Gathering will be Bridget Cabrera, MFSA’s Executive Director!
She will be leading the discussion on “Intersectional Justice,” and we will have the opportunity to become a little better acquainted with her. The program begins at 9:45 a.m. and is in keeping with MFSA’s theme for 2020: “In the Midst of New Dimensions. Please put it on your calendars and plan to join us. The program
Faith & Racial Healing: Embracing Truth, Justice & Restoration
Just Faith is offering this NEW 8-week module, beginning with an opening retreat on Saturday, May 9, 8:00 AM-Noon, and continuing on Mondays 6-8 PM from May 11 – July 6. Location is online via Zoom, and the facilitator is Jamie Loggins-Evans. Information about materials you will need and how to use Zoom for these meetings will be sent to you. For this and registration information, please contact: centerforsocialministry@gmail.com
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MFSA Fall Statewide Gathering with Bridget Cabrera
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Walnut Hills UMC, 12321 Hickman Road, Urbandale
We are excited that the presenter for our Fall Statewide Gathering will be Bridget Cabrera, MFSA’s Executive Director!
She will be leading the discussion on “Intersectional Justice,” and we will have the opportunity to become a little better acquainted with her. The program begins at 9:45 a.m. and is in keeping with MFSA’s theme for 2020: “In the Midst of New Dimensions. Please put it on your calendars and plan to join us. The program
Faith & Racial Healing: Embracing Truth, Justice & Restoration
Just Faith is offering this NEW 8-week module, beginning with an opening retreat on Saturday, May 9, 8:00 AM-Noon, and continuing on Mondays 6-8 PM from May 11 – July 6. Location is online via Zoom, and the facilitator is Jamie Loggins-Evans. Information about materials you will need and how to use Zoom for these meetings will be sent to you. For this and registration information, please contact: centerforsocialministry@gmail.com
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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, 4:00-5:30 PM Sound a note for Peace!... for as long as you like
at the University of Iowa Pentacrest; intersection of Iowa Ave. 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.
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.
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, 4:00-5:30 PM Sound a note for Peace!... for as long as you like
at the University of Iowa Pentacrest; intersection of Iowa Ave. 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.
