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IUUWAN's purpose is to form connections and collaboration among Iowa’s UUs to amplify social justice work. Because together we’ll have a bigger impact.
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Email us at terry@iuuwan.com or mail us at IUUWAN % Linda Lemons, 1112 49th Street, Unit 3 West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
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Latest News & Events
Solidarity with Students supporting justice in Palestine
Statement supporting student activism on Gaza
Side With Love in collaboration with the Youth and Emerging Adult team of Lifespan Faith Engagement office, and the UU College of Social Justice, join in solidarity with Unitarian Universalist young adults and students across the globe, who are protesting the ongoing assault in Gaza
Read MoreProgressive Voices
Progressive Voices Concert Series Presents TRIFLEMORE Saturday, May 18, 2024, 7:30 p.m. www.triflemore.com ALL PERFORMANCES AT FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH 1800 BELL AVENUE, DES MOINES, IOWA https://www.ucdsm.org/concerts SINGLE TICKETS: $22 IN ADVANCE (SAVE $5!) /$27 AT THE DOOR SEASON TICKETS: 4 SHOWS FOR $78 (SAVES $30 OFF THE DOOR PRICE!) OR 6 SHOWS FOR $117 (SAVES $45 OFF THE DOOR PRICE!) AVAILABLE ONLINE AT EVENTBRITE
Read MoreUUA Town Hall Meetings
All are welcome. However, if you wish to participate in the discussion, make a comment, or ask a question, you will be required to turn on your device camera and speak directly to the forum.
Pre-registration is required. Please see the registration button beneath each Town Hall.
Read MoreBook talks w/ Austin Frerick
Join CCI member Austin Frerick for a talk and Q & A based on his new book “Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry”
Austin’s book is a deep dive into seven barons in the food industry, their rise to power, and the consequences for farmers, workers, eaters, and democracy itself. It prominently features Iowa and the stories of CCI members fighting in the trenches against Big Ag.
Read MoreIUUWAN Board Member, Shirley Whiteside at Capitol protest
The Iowa Capitol Rotunda was filled with the boisterous sounds of the CCI Peoples Lobby Day rally. The crowd quieted for the passionate speakers, including Shirley Whiteside, a member of the Cedar Valley UU Congregation and an IUUWAN Board member.
Read MoreLooking for Engagement with Iowa UUs–Volunteer Opportunities
We have spots on the board and on each of our task forces: Environmental Justice, LGBTQiA Justice and Racial Justice. Commitments vary–some as little as an hour or two every three months.
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