MFSA Iowa Chapter Memo Events - SEPTEMBER 2017 Details in the PDF: September-2017 MEMO
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..These events and many more are in the memo PDF:
“Islam 101:” MFSA’s Fall Statewide Gathering MFSA’s Statewide Gathering will be on Saturday, October 14. It will feature a panel of speakers at the Islamic Center of Des Moines, and should be a great primer for those who want to know more about the Islamic religion and Muslim culture. There will also be adequate time for Q & A for those of you who want to delve a bit further into the Islamic faith tradition. We will begin at First UMC, 1001 Pleasant St., Des Moines at 9:30 AM with a light brunch and Plenary combined (during which we elect 2018 officers). Following the Brunch/Plenary, we will leave promptly at 10:30 for the Islamic Center, 6201 Franklin Ave; program concludes at 12:30. PRINTABLE FLYER Mission U: Learning Together for Transformation of the World: Friday, October 20 - Sunday, October 22 www.iaumc.org/missionuformerlysocm Alternative Discussion Group The Workers for Peace Iowa meet Tuesday, Sep. 5 7:00-9:00 Hy-Vee 32nd St. & Oakland Rd NE, Cedar Rapids. A World in Disarray by Richard Haas A Season of Creation Gatherings September Tuesdays at 7:00 PM 9/5, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Des Moines. 9/12, Immanuel UMC, Des Moines 9/19, Covenant Christian Church, Urbandale. 9/26, St. Pius X Catholic Church, Urbandale. October 3, Urbandale United Church of Christ, Urbandale Children of Abraham, Dubuque, September Events Qur’an Conversations: Weekly, beginning September 6, 5:30- 6:30 Loras College Interfaith Prayer Space For more information, contact John.Eby@loras.edu Food, Faith, Climate: Connecting the Dots Sunday, September 10, 1 – 3pm Grundy Center United Methodist Church http://iowaipl.org/act/register-events. Solar Tour in Pella: CIPCO Rural Electric Cooperative, Vermeer & Roe Center Sunday, September 10, 2:00- 4:00 PM http://salsa4.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp. Presentation on Climate Justice in West Branch West Branch UMW & IIPL Monday, September 11 6:00 PM dinner / program 7:00 PM |
Trans Policy Strategy Launch
Thursday, September 14, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Raccoon River Park, Biddle Rotary Shelter, West Des Moines. info@oneiowa.org Abdelkader vs. ISIS: Exploring the True Meaning of Jihad: Saturday, September 16, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Cedar Rapids Public Library www.abdelkaderproject.org Celebrate the International Day of Peace! The Des Moines Faith Committee for Peace Thursday, September 21st, at 6:30 PM, at the Peace Garden in Cowles Commons, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines National Drive Electric Week, September 9-17 9/14, 4:00-8:00, Valley Junction Farmers’ Market 9/16, 7:00 AM – Noon, NewBo Market, Cedar Rapids Peace Conference in Washington, D.C.: Voices for Creative Nonviolence is co-sponsoring this Conference September 22-24, at the American University Katzen Art Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW, in Washington, D.C. info@vcnv.org. Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki Pa Vang Goldbeck speaks Tuesday, October 3, 6:00-7:00 North Side Library Meeting Room www.dmpl.org Local Solutions for a Healthy Environment Thursday, Oct. 5, FFA Enrichment Center, DMACC Ankeny iceemail@iaenvironment.org, or call 515-244-1194 Save The Dates: October 10: Iowa Summit on Justice & Disparities in Ankeny November 17-19: Urban Immersion for Adults in Des Moines Unheard Voices from the Heart of Palestine: September 30 First UMC Des Moines This Conference offer insights about America’s role in the Occupation, faith perspective on the land and becoming active in peacemaking. Heart of Palestine Brochure Printable Flyer Save the Date: Study Trip to Israel/Palestine: April 16-27, 2018 |
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, 2:00-2:45 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 starting January 8 at Lindale Mall, 2:00-2:45 PM. Gather in the Food Court.
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, 2:00-2:45 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 starting January 8 at Lindale Mall, 2:00-2:45 PM. Gather in the Food Court.
