Upcoming events

As a Vietnam veteran who is on total disability for Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Veterans for Peace member Greg Helle has unique insight into the personal mental problems of soldiers still struggling from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and now returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. As he chronicles his life over the last 44 years, he will enlighten us on the struggles of our young as they try to get their life back together after their war. His personal war continues. On Memorial Day we remember and mourn our fallen soldiers.

In October, 2010 the FBI raided the homes of 23 political and anti-war activists in Chicago and Minneapolis.  Sarah Smith, one of the peace activists served a subpoena by the FBI, and Newland Smith, a member of the Committee against Political Repression will speak about the growing attacks on American civil liberties and what we can do about it.  The meeting is sponsored by the Peace & Justice Committee of the church.

Join us for a peace festival on the First Friday in June celebrating and deepening our vision and commitment to a peaceful and just world and community. Help create the “Lend Us Your Hands for Peace” art creation, participate in the Visions of Peace video project and the Parades for Peace, Enjoy the performances, find out how to get involved in local work for social change; learn what you can do…

Once again the Iowa Chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action will be joined by United Methodist Women, the Board of Church and Society and the Board of Global Ministries in sponsoring a "March for Peace and Social Justice" on Monday, June 4, over the Noon hour.  We will walk from HyVee Hall to Nollen Plaza, where a brief prayer service will be held.  Food will be available for purchase at Nollen Plaza.