AMOS - A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy
AMOS is a non-partisan, grass roots community organization, whose members are churches and nonprofit organizations. In one-to-one conversations and small group meetings known as house meetings, we learn about the pressures, issues, and problems we face in our community. These issues are explored through in-depth research to develop possible solutions. AMOS then acts publicly, using the power of organized people to lead decision-makers to implement the best solution for all involved.
AMOS accomplishes its local work through clusters. Each cluster is a group of members from different churches or organizations from the same geographical area. Several churches in Ankeny including OLIH belong to the Ankeny Cluster. Currently there are four member churches in Ankeny including OLIH, Ankeny First United Methodist Church, Ankeny Presbyterian Church, and Resurrection Lutheran.
There is no better time than the present for YOU to get involved. As Pope Francis has stated:
“An authentic faith always implies a deep desire to change the world.”
Meets: The OLIH core team meets the 3rd Monday of the month, usually in Conference Room 10 at OLIH.
Wondering if AMOS is right for you?
- You want to see all people treated fairly with respect & dignity
- You worry about what kind of world our children and grandchildren will live in
- You find yourself wishing you had the knowledge and courage to be more active in resolving issues or addressing concerns in the community
- You wish you knew your active community members better
- You know that working with others who share your faith is important to you
If this sounds like you - plan to attend a meeting or contact our parish leadership:
Meets: The OLIH core team meets the 3rd Monday of the month, usually in Conference Room 10 at OLIH.
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Be sure to check out the AMOS website for all current iniatives and upcoming events & meetings.
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AMOS Prayer
May God bless you with discomfort
at easy answers, half-truths and superficial relationships…
so that you will live deep in your heart.
May God bless you with anger
at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people
and the earth…
so that you will work for justice, equity and peace.
May God bless you with tears
to shed for those who suffer
so you will reach out your hand to comfort them…
and change their pain to joy.
And, may God bless you with the foolishness
to think that you can make a difference
in the world…
so you will do the things which others say
cannot be done.
Amen
Sister Ruth Marlene Fox, OSB, of Sacred Heart Monastery, Richardton, North Dakota