Independence ministerial Alliance

2010: IMA Hosts Graduates at Baccalaureate

Clergy and lay leaders from the Independence Ministerial Alliance led graduates from VanHorn, Chrisman, and Truman into the reserved seats  at St. Mark's Catholic Church for our annual Baccalaureate Service.  Families and friends who filled the church to near capacity heard three very good student faith reflections and a selection from each school's choir. An inspiring message was delivered by The Rev. Jill Standley Sullins a graduate of Truman High School, class of 1994. Huge "Thank Yous!" go to Donna Bergsten of First Presbyterian Church who organized our service again this year and to St. Mark's for hosting.  

2009: A Busy Year Serving Our Neighbors

A TV crew videos a line of people who just received our IMA “In the shelter of the Lord” umbrellas that were distributed to those waiting all night in the drizzle outside of Community Services League.

The Civic Club Can Collection was a great expression of our City's concern for our neighbors who do not have enough to eat. The Salvation Army provided space to receive and sort the food for local pantries.

2008: Interfaith Outreach, Bus Passes

One of our goals for 2007-2008 was to build relationships with our neighbors of religions other than Christianity. This photo is from a panel discussion we hosted to hear about our neighbors’ beliefs and practices and how we could be more inclusive of their faiths.

We also co-sponsor the Independence Heritage Festival.

In 2008 we distributed bus passes to the working poor. Here, huddling in the bus shelter on a rainy day were Independence City Council member Jim Schultz, Major Womack, Cotton Sivils, Council member Marcie Gragg, Rev. Pat Miller, and Gina Gowin. They were some of the crowd on hand as the Independence Ministerial Alliance donated bus passes to Independence charities. The donation was a gesture of support for our community bus system which provides transportation, especially for the working poor, and protects our environment. For more information and pictures visit the Examiner site.