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Advocacy

WELCOME to Social Justice & Mission!

You've come to the right place if you want to know more about The United Methodist Church's concern for social justice, learn what's going on at the Iowa Legislature or find out how you can advocate for issues important to you.  Things will constantly be changing, so be sure to check back frequently!

Action Alerts 
Tobacco Regulation – U.S. Congress

Opportunities
The Iowa Human & Civil Rights VISTA Project has full-time positions available in addition to a Summer Associates Program.  Please click here to view information about both opportunities.  For more information, contact Crystal Schrader at crystal.schrader@iowa.gov or 515-281-0367.


Monsoon United Asian Women of Iowa received a one-year funding to hire a full-time Multilingual Advocate in providing direct services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or stalking.  For the full job description and information on applying, please click here.

Governor Howard Dean Presents: The Public Health Insurance Option – A Prescription for Guaranteed, Affordable, Health Care for All

Thursday, May 28, 5:30-7pm (Please arrive by 5:15) – First Unitarian Church, 1800 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA
This event is FREE and open to the public – Join Democracy for America, Health Care for America Now, and the Des Moines Health Care Working Group for a special guest, Governor Howard Dean, who is offering up a prescription for change in health care reform this year.  What is a “public option?”  Why is it so important?  What can we all do collectively to help win REAL changes in health care reform in 2009 that bring quality, affordable, health care for everyone in America?


National Summit to Reform Immigration for America
June 3-5, 2009 – Washington D.C.
The time is now for advocates and organizers to come together to push Congress to reform immigration this year.  Close to 400 leaders from immigrant community, labor and faith organizations around the country will meet to build momentum for the passage of just and humane immigration reform.  For more information, please click here.


AMOS (IAF Organizing) 3-Day Leadership Training Event

June 10-12, 2009 – Omaha, NE

AMOS (A Metropolitan Organizing Strategy), with which many of our United Methodist congregations are involved, is holding a regional three-day leadership training event through their national organization:  the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF).  For more information, please click here.

Interfaith Worker Justice Leadership Summit

June 13–15, 2009 – New Orleans, LA
The Interfaith Worker Justice Leadership Summit will bring leaders from throughout the country together with an opportunity to reflect on our success, share our struggles and build our movement.  For more information, please click here.

How Can I Get Involved?
Click here to learn how you and your congregation can get involved with United Methodist advocacy.

Recommended Reading
Click here for a list of advocacy reading resources compiled by Naomi Sea Young.

Advocacy Websites/Resources
Click here for a list of advocacy websites and resources.
Read our Social Justice & Mission brochure here.

Missional Justice Newsletter
March 2009
April 2009

Social Justice & Mission Contacts

Want to join the Legislative Network?

Get involved in United Methodist Social Action!  Sign up here to join the UM Legislative Network -- you will receive Action Alerts to let you know about current issues being debated in the Iowa Legislature, and when it is most important that your legislators hear from you.  Don't forget to click on the "Legislative Network" box when completing the sign-up form online.

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