MFSA Iowa Chapter Memo Events
September 2021 MFSA Iowa Memo PDF
View Matt Russell of Iowa Interfaith Power & Light replay of MFSA's Spring Statewide Gathering
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View Matt Russell of Iowa Interfaith Power & Light replay of MFSA's Spring Statewide Gathering
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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 Connect with National and Global MFSA! Subscribe to MFSAVoices at mfsaweb.org. Conversations, Vigils & Walks - Ongoing Events: DECORAH: NE Iowa Peace & Justice Center https://neipjc.org/ Immigration Working Group meets online 2nd and 4th Wednesdays to talk about immigration issues and ways to help immigrants. Democracy Preservation Coalition online Fridays 3:30-5:00 PM to discuss current political movements and events. Each participant is asked to bring one positive piece of news each week. https://neipjc.org/events/ Email neipjc@gmail.com for information on either group. DES MOINES: weekdays Noon-1:00 PM Join ecumenical groups to vigil Monday through Friday in front of the police station to declare that Black Lives Matter and demand that police "Tell the Truth." 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. & 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. |
MFSA Iowa Membership and Donations Contact:
Mike Biklen - MFSA Iowa Finance/Membership 515 East Eleventh St., Muscatine, IA 52761 PH: 563-263-1439 or email: wmbiklen@hotmail.com. Mail checks to Mike or donate through the PayPal link below. Support Needed: The Iowa Sanctuary Movement (MFSA is a member) has been able to provide direct financial support to 20 asylum seekers, helped families impacted by ICE raids cover living expenses and have helped many DACA recipients renew their status! Your incredible generosity has had a direct and lasting impact on people’s lives! At this time, please consider support for the work of the Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice. Iowa MMJ will use your donations to provide immigration legal services and advocate for systemic change to make Iowa and the U.S. more welcoming to immigrants and refugees. Donations can be made here. To find out more about Iowa MMJ, visit www.iowammj.org Iowa Poor People's Campaign Follow the movement on Facebook |
