Interfaith Alliance of Iowa

06/19/2026

It’s Juneteenth! Here are some helpful words from author and historian Jemar Tisby:

Juneteenth is for everybody — but not in the same way.

When enslaved people in Galveston heard the news on June 19, 1865, they didn’t go back to the fields. They celebrated. That spirit of jubilation is the heartbeat of this holiday.

But how you come to Juneteenth should reflect your history with it.

Black people: celebrate. Rest, rejoice, and receive what is yours.

Non-Black people: commemorate. Do your own educational labor before you show up to the party. Reckon with the history that made emancipation necessary — and ask yourself where you stand on the right side of justice today.

06/15/2026

We are excited to announce that Zebulon Beilke-McCallum will be joining the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa team on July 1 as our Community Organizer in rural and small towns!

In this new role, Zeb will be supporting Interfaith Alliance of Iowa’s work primarily in rural areas and small towns across the state with a particular focus on changing the narrative on Christian nationalism and building the progressive voice of faith and all beliefs in Iowa.

Zeb comes to us with a wealth of experience in community organizing and non-profit advocacy, including 17 years with the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence. He has worked on affordable housing, environmental stewardship, and workers’ rights, and began in the nonprofit world as an AmeriCorps Volunteer in Service to America, organizing tenant unions.

Zeb holds a Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership from the University of Minnesota Duluth and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of St. Thomas.

Welcome, Zeb!

06/14/2026

PRIDE Worship

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/13/2026

Join the Rainbow Faith Coalition of Greater Des Moines at Capital City Pride on Sunday, June 14, at 10 AM for the third annual Pride worship service.

Can't make it to Pride? Catch the service online at https://www.youtube.com/

06/13/2026

Today marks the somber 10 year anniversary of the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. We remember the 49 Angels (as they are referred to) who lost their lives.
Akyra Monet Murray
Alejandro Barrios Martinez
Amanda Lizette Alvear Benabe
Angel Luis Candelario Padró
Anthony Luis Laureano Disla
Antonio Davon Brown
Brenda Marquez McCool
Christopher Andrew Leinonen
Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz
Cory James Connell
Darryl “DJ” Burt, II
Deonka Deidra Drayton (Dee Dee)
Eddie Jamol-Droy Justice (Brycen Banks)
Edward “Eddie” Manuel Sotomayor Jr.
Enrique L. Rios Jr.
Eric Ivan Ortiz Rivera (Shaky)
Frank Hernandez Escalante (Frankie)
Franky Jimmy De Jesus Velázquez
Gerardo A. Ortiz Jimenez
Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez
Jason Benjamin Josaphat
Javier Jorge Reyes
Jean Carlo Mendez Perez
Jean Carlos Nieves Rodriguez (Moñoño)
Jerry Wright
Joel Rayón Paniagua
Jonathan Antonio Camuy Vega (John)
Juan Chavez Martinez
Juan Pablo Rivera Velázquez
Juan Ramón Guerrero
Kimberly Jean Morris
Leroy Valentin Fernández
Luis D. Conde
Luis Daniel “Dani” Wilson Leon
Luis Omar Ocasio Capo
Luis Sergio Vielma
Martin Benitez Torres (Papa)
Mercedez Marisol Flores (Mari)
Miguel Angel Honorato
Oscar Aracena
Paul Terrell Henry “Daddy”
Peter Ommy Gonzalez Cruz (Ommy)
Rodolfo Ayala Ayala
Shane Evan Tomlinson
Simón Adrián Carrillo Fernández
Stanley Almodovar III
Tevin Eugene Crosby
Xavier Emmanuel Serrano-Rosado
Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan (Mary)

06/12/2026

Today is the somber 10-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. We remember the 49 Angels (as they are referred to) who were murdered that day.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Stanley Almodovar III, 23
Amanda Alvear, 25
Oscar A. Aracena-Montero, 26
Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, 33
Alejandro Barrios Martinez, 21
Martin Benitez Torres, 33
Antonio D. Brown, 30
Darryl R. Burt II, 29
Jonathan A. Camuy Vega, 24
Angel L. Candelario-Padro, 28
Simon A. Carrillo Fernandez, 31
Juan Chavez-Martinez, 25
Luis D. Conde, 39
Cory J. Connell, 21
Tevin E. Crosby, 25
Franky J. Dejesus Velazquez, 50
Deonka D. Drayton, 32
Mercedez M. Flores, 26
Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22
Juan R. Guerrero, 22
Paul T. Henry, 41
Frank Hernandez, 27
Miguel A. Honorato, 30
Javier Jorge-Reyes, 40
Jason B. Josaphat, 19
Eddie J. Justice, 30
Anthony L. Laureano Disla, 25
Christopher A. Leinonen, 32
Brenda L. Marquez McCool, 49
Jean C. Mendez Perez, 35
Akyra Monet Murray, 18
Kimberly Morris, 37
Jean C. Nieves Rodriguez, 27
Luis O. Ocasio-Capo, 20
Geraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, 25
Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36
Joel Rayon Paniagua, 32
Enrique L. Rios Jr., 25
Juan P. Rivera Velazquez, 37
Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan, 24
Christopher J. Sanfeliz, 24
Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado, 35
Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, 25
Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34
Shane E. Tomlinson, 33
Leroy Valentin Fernandez, 25
Luis S. Vielma, 22
Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, 37
Jerald A. Wright, 31

06/04/2026

PRIDE. It's not all rainbows and parades, but it can be life-saving for so many.

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06/03/2026

It’s Pride Month! With all of the attacks by extremist politicians who want to strip away LGBTQ rights, safety, and fundamental freedoms, it’s more important than ever for us to celebrate Pride. The ACLU of Iowa has compiled a great list of Pride events in every corner of our state. Take a look — celebrations continue through June and beyond!

https://www.aclu-ia.org/pride2026/

06/02/2026

Today's the day!

Whether for congress or governor or statewide elections or the Iowa Legislature or local elections. Those elected into public office impact all of us, and particulalry marginatlized communites.

Your Vote Matters!

If you voted early, thank you! If you haven't voted yet, please vote TODAY! Polls are open across Iowa from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

If you need more voting information, check out the Iowa Secretary of State website: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections-voting