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Pledge Now to DMARC
Through Birdies-for-Charity
Anyone making a pledge to DMARC before the Principal Charity Golf Classic, May 28-June 1, will help us raise funds for our Food Pantry Network in the Des Moines area. If DMARC reaches $1.50 in penny pledges or $1,500 in flat donations, we are eligible to receive a 25% match. The top 25 charities also receive additional Bonus Bucks, up to $2,500, provided by Sammons Financial. Birdies for Charity is a fundraising program designed to give participants an opportunity to generate contributions based on the number of "birdies" made by Champions Tour players during The Principal Charity ClassicŪ. Click here for more info.
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60 Years of Service - A Digest Brief
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In 1968, we served as a nesting ground for the development of the Homes of Oakridge Housing Project.
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Meals from the Market at the Downtown
Des Moines Farmers' Market Needs You! |
Volunteers needed:
We need Saturday morning volunteers throughout the duration of the Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market to work the MovetheFood booth in partnership with Meals for the Market, and to help get the donations of fresh produce and other great stuff to our warehouse and partners. In 2011, the Meals from the Market Program contributed to our distribution of over 300,000 pounds of fresh produce to our 12 pantry sites, a key aspect to our focus on health. To sign up, please go to the Meals from the Market volunteer website. It's going to be a great summer at the Downtown Farmers' Market! |
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CItY
Community of Interfaith Youth
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Youth ages 14-18 who are interested in learning about other faith beliefs
In the CitY (Community of Interfaith Youth)
we engage youth of different religious backgrounds to use their religious difference as an opportunity to be compassionate and serve one another and the greater community in which they live.
Location varies, check with Colin at Colin.e.Faux@gmail.com
CltY meets once per month,
usually the 2nd Thursday.
To build relationships among youth of different religions, backgrounds and to serve. |
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Pottery Sale! |
 | Handcrafted artisan bowls for sale in our office,
to benefit the DMARC Food Pantry Network.
Click image for more information. |
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NOTE: Expiration dates are listed at the end of each news piece. If you'd like your news to run again, please be in contact with us. Thanks! |
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Disclaimer: The Des Moines Area Religious Council makes every effort to provide accurate and useful general information in its E-Voice, but accept no liability for the use of the material by individuals or organizations. We gladly distribute information from individuals, congregations and other agencies, but our inclusion of such material should not be construed as being sponsored or endorsed by DMARC. Undated general announcements and employment opportunities are included for one month unless requested to be included for a longer period of time. |
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Public service announcements
A Special Training for Clergy, Staff & Volunteers of Faith-Based Institutions
Mental Health First Aid is a 2-day course that helps the public identify, understand and respond to mental illness and signs of substance abuse disorders. The course is Tuesday, June 19th & Thursday, June 21st, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 600 6th Ave., Des Moines. Clergy, church staff, youth leaders, outreach worker, reception desk staff or volunteers. Cost is $25/includes manual (scholarships are available). Mental Health First Aid Certification is available for completed course (must attend both days). Sponsored by: Polk County Suicide Prevention Coalition, St. John's Lutheran Church, DMARC, and Polk County Health Services. Learn more at: www.MentalHealthFirstAid.org. Click on "Find a Course Near You", and search "12-hour classes" in Des Moines. See a detailed flier. Register by emailing: karen@pchsia.org or call 515-243-0867. Class is limited to 25, so if the class is no longer visible on the web site, it is full. 6/19Rabbi David M. Horowitz of PFLAG, to speak at Drake University Rabbi David M. Horowitz, national president of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), will visit Drake University's Medbury Honors Lounge at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 1. Rabbi Horowitz has been part of PFLAG since 1990, when his daughter came out as a lesbian. He will share personal reflections about faith and LGBT issues. But the event offers a special opportunity to engage Rabbi Horowitz in dialogue. Attendees are encouraged to bring their "toughest" questions. PFLAG is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 350 affiliates in the United States. Its mission is to promote the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends. The Medbury Honors Lounge is on the lower level of Medbury Hall, the third building north of University Avenue on the east side of the 28th Street pedestrian walk. For more info, contact Tim Knepper at: tim.knepper@drake.edu or 515-271-2167. 6/01
Edamame Seed Available for school, community or faith-based garden groups. If interested contact Linda directly at: 515-334-1041 or lfunk@thesoyfoodscouncil.com. 5/30
Employee & Family Resources Benefit is Every Family Rocks!
The annual Des Moines Family Music Festival is Sunday, May 27, 2012, from Noon-5 p.m., at 7-Flags Event Center (2100 N.W. 100th St. in Clive). Featured performances by: Grammy-nominated Justin Roberts; Des Moines-area rockers The Nadas, and; the sophisticated and inventive The Verve Pipe. The Festival benefits EFR, which is committed to serving the emotional and behavioral well-being of children, youth and adults. Thanks to our major sponsors Bankers Trust and RUAN, this event not only offers families a safe, extremely fun afternoon of entertainment, games, hands-on visual arts and activities, food and more, but it also helps assure that EFR's important human services remain accessible to the community. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit www.everyfamilyrocks.org. 5/27
Contemplative Leadership Seminar Series is October 2012 - June 2013
Truly effective leadership is informed by contemplative awareness in the midst of action. To open full brochure, click here. To open flyer to post, click here. For application and overview visit: www.contemplative-leadership.com or call Janet Drey at: 515-314-1440.
LADOS Life after Death of Spouse
You are not alone. This DMARC-sponsored support group
meets the second Sunday evening of each month at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, 42nd St. and Ingersoll, Des Moines. For more information, contact LADOS Coordinator Connie Coy-Walker at: 515-255-2229.
"Don't Eat Alone"
Any widowed person is welcome to join this group which meets every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., at the Olive Garden, 3600 Westown Pkwy., West Des Moines. This program is an offshoot of the LADOS (see above) support group for widowed people. For more information, contact LADOS Coordinator Connie Coy Walker at: 515-255-2229.
"Jumpstart" - Back To School Health Fair
The 2012 Jumpstart will be held on Wednesday, July 18, from 1:00 to 6:30 p.m. at East High in Des Moines. (East High and Charter students are welcome at 11 a.m.) The health fair provides services for K-12 kids including physicals, immunizations (bring records), dental screenings, lead tests, Hawk-I insurance sign-up, Iowa Food assistance sign-up, and after school programming. All services are free and those students participating in a health screening receive a backpack filled with school supplies. Parent/guardian must accompany each child.
Volunteer interpreters for Spanish and other languages are needed. Contact Chelsey at 515-558-6242 or chelseyt@vnsia.org of interested.
Hunger & Resilience:
Visual & Audio stories by Michael Nye
This critically acclaimed exhibit about hunger will be in Des Moines for the month of August 2012, and sponsored by the Food Bank of Iowa. An overview video is available on YouTube. This free exhibit is extremely powerful and is to build awareness about the issue of hunger affecting so many of our neighbors, family, friends and co-workers today. Contact Lindsay Pingel at: 515-564-0330. 6/01
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Faith community news
Space Available
Merle Hay Funeral Home Chapel is available for use by a faith community in search of Sunday morning worship space. Please contact Blair Overton, General Manager, at 515-278-4633 or at: blair@merlehayfuneralhome.com.
Timberline Church offers "Faith in Action"
Every fifth Sunday offers free oil changes to widows, single moms, and spouses of deployed military personnel. They also provide free haircuts and meals while the people are waiting. For more info, contact Administrative Assistant Diane Browne at: 515 276-6089.
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Employment, job training, volunteering
Minister for Worship & Music
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Ankeny, Ia., seeking a full-time person responsible for cooperative worship planning and musical life of the congregation. Includes conducting Chancel Choir, directing Contemporary Praise Team, overseeing those who direct three youth choirs, handbell choir, brass groups and others. Experienced musician and liturgical leader with strong keyboard skills and at least a BA in Music. MA in Music preferred. Send resume to Lead Pastor, Holy Trinity Lutheran, 417 SW Des Moines St., Ankeny, IA 50021, or email: timothy@holytrinityankeny.org
Director of Youth Inspiration and Christian Education at Immanuel United Methodist Church
Full time, $35,000- $40,000, benefits based on qualifications. Immanel
is active, friendly, mission driven congregation of all ages and walks of life. Applications and resumes accepted through June 8, 2012. Send to Staff-Parish Relations Comm., 2900 49th St., Des Moines, IA 50310, or email: sprc@immanueldsm.org. For more info, visit: www.immanueldsm.org.
Program Outreach Assistant - City of West Des Moines
Full time opening to provide program assistance to households with low-income, elderly, disabled persons in emergency situations. Responsible for assessing and determining eligibility and needs.
High School diploma plus 1-3 years of related work experience. One-two years of schooling in Human Services or related field preferred. Bilingual skills strongly preferred. $15.73-$17.95/per hour. Civil Service, M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Starting August 2012. Apply at: www.wdm.iowa.org
Volunteers needed for Iowa Homeless Youth Center
- Thursday evening child care - assist with child care from 5-8:30 p.m. while women attend parenting and life-skill classes.
- Thursday evening meal site - socialize with youth at meal site from 7-9:30 p.m.
- Mentor a young person
- Assist with special events
- Donate monetary or in-kind items
For more info, contact Toni at: 515-265-1222.
Be a Senior Companion Volunteer and earn extra money each month!
Must be at least 55 years old, on limited income, desire to help homebound adults. Benefits include: tax-free hourly stipend, paid time off, holiday pay, gas reimbursement, meal reimbursement, on-going training and support, the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. Senior Companions services include: local transportation to doctor visits, errands; companionship and friendship support, respite care for caregivers, weekly home visits. For more information, contact Julia Husak at: 515-558-9957 or juliah@vnsia.org.
Director of Music Ministries - St. Augustin Catholic Church
Parish of 900+ families with established music ministry seeking applications. Part time: choir, cantors, accompanists, music selection, collaboration with other parish liturgical ministries. Must be liturgical musician with keyboard experience, possess a strong understanding of Catholic liturgical worship the the role of music. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: Music Ministry Search Committee at: www.staugustin.org, or 545 42nd St., Des Moines. Complete job description available upon request. 5/23
Positions open at CANDEO, a non-profit organization that assists adults with mental and intellectual disabilities.
CANDEO provides 24-hour services for their clients, so this is an opportunity for someone to earn supplemental income and feel good about what they are doing. There are 9-10 opportunities available. If you are interested, contact Recruiter Erin Zirkelbach at: 515 259-8110 x2022, or www.candeoiowa.org.
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Beautiful Plants, Jobs for Unemployed and a Fundraiser - All in One!
Based out of St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in Des Moines, the Community Interfaith Worm Project creates jobs for area unemployed persons through the production of worm casting "tea bags". After red worms digest organic matter they leave behind excretions called castings. Worm castings stimulate plant growth. They are packed with a balance of essential macro and micro nutrients, minerals, bacteria and enzymes needed for plant growth. Plants absorb the nutrients in the castings quickly and easily.
By soaking the "tea bags" in water, you create a rich natural liquid fertilizer for your plants. Several local churches now sell the bags on a permanent basis to their congregations. Bags are sold to individuals for $5.00 each; to faith groups for $3.00 each, with the intention that a faith group will sell the bag again for $5.00, making a $2.00 profit which goes to the ministry of their choosing. For more info, visit: http://wormproject.wordpress.com. To order, contact: Helen@communitywormproject.org. |
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Who are we?
The Des Moines Area Religious Council is an interfaith organization with a core membership of about 130 congregations from ten faith traditions. Recipient of the 2010 Aurora Award from the Des Moines Register, DMARC provides a common means of responding to basic human needs and a context for interfaith dialogue.
The DMARC Food Pantry Network consists of 12 separate pantry sites, a centralized warehouse, and numerous community partners. It is the largest food pantry network in Iowa. Pantry sites are located in West Des Moines, Ankeny, Johnston, Urbandale, and eight sites in Des Moines. In 2010, the DMARC Food Pantry Network assisted about 10,000 families.
MovetheFood is a DMARC-led initiative to address the entire food system in Greater Des Moines, building on more than 35 years of the Food Pantry Network, catalyzing fresh generations, and engaging new constituencies to further support a vision for a day when everyone in Polk County has enough to eat. |
Des Moines Area Religious Council / MovetheFood
3816 36th Street, Suite 202 Des Moines, Iowa 50310
515-277-6969
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