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INTERFAITH ALLIANCE OF IOWA AWARD CELEBRATION: VOICES OF COURAGE

THURSDAY, JUNE 8
5:45 PM | Reception
6:45 PM | Dinner and Program
The Meadows Event Center, Altoona

With each legislative battle we collectively waged this year, there were many courageous voices along the way. And this year's award celebration will honor three of those who stood out, never gave up, and engaged thousands of Iowans in the fight. We're so honored to work alongside them and thank each one for their courageous voices.

Joy Corning
Public Leader Award

Rep. Jennifer Konfrst
House Democratic Leader

Partner Organization
Award

Keenan Crow
One Iowa

Partner Organization
Award

Damian Thompson
Iowa Safe Schools

There are multiple host opportunities available; individual tickets may also be purchased. Make your reservations now to join us June 8 for an inspiring evening together where we lift up voices of courage. We'd love to see you!

FEATURE YOUR ORGANIZATION IN AWARD CELEBRATION PROGRAM

The Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Award Celebration: Voices of Courage is fast approaching. One way to support the event, this important work, as well as promote your faith community or non-profit organization is to place an advertisement in our printed event program. Your ad could include your congregation/organization’s own message and/or honor one or more of our award recipients... it's up to you!

You can find full details on our website.

All artwork must be submitted by noon on May 22 to be included in the event program. Contact Kristin Clark at kristin@interfaithallianceiowa.org with any questions.

CROSSROADS

Reform!

FRIDAY, MAY 19
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
4126 Ingersoll Ave, DES MOINES

in-person and virtual options

Presenter: Kameron Middlebrooks, Iowa Organizer
REFORM Alliance

Iowans on probation often report lower levels of educational attainment than the general population, limiting their employment options and hampering reentry. Only 5-7% of Iowans on probation have more than a high school education. Nationally, approximately two-thirds of those on probation make less than $20,000 annually. Throw in the worker shortage facing our nation, there is a true disconnect in ensuring the success of those who are return citizens still on probation and the worker needs in communities big and small.

Join Interfaith Alliance of Iowa at Crossroads with Kameron Middlebrooks, Iowa Organizer for REFORM Alliance, to learn about the reentry issues facing those on probation and effective solutions to the problem.

There are three ways you can join us for Crossroads:

Attend in person (with lunch) by clicking here. Three bag lunch options are available: turkey, roast beef, and vegetarian. You must pre-order and pay for your lunch by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 17. Late orders or walk-in requests for lunch will NOT be available.
Attend in person (no lunch) by clicking here. There is no cost for this option, but we do need your RSVP to ensure we have enough seating.
Watch via YouTube. This presentation will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel. Please register here for the link to join virtually.

STATE OF BELIEF: EXPERTS ON EVANGELICALISM

In recent years, American evangelical identity has become so closely associated with only its most politically conservative, religiously narrow, and culturally white claimants. Today, white evangelicals are considered to be the most reliable supporters of the Republican Party and its political candidates. This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by two guests with insider knowledge on these dynamics as well as the progressive evangelical movement that has simultaneously become forgotten in the history books. Click here to listen to the broadcast from May 13.