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 June 4, 2012 | | Deadline for June 18 issue is 06/14/12 |
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60 Years of Service - A Digest Brief | |
In 1972, the name of the organization was changed to the Des Moines Area Religious Council in order to encourage membership from non-Christian denominations. |
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
A DMARC program | |
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
CitY 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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Send us your name, phone number, email address, website address, title of event or announcement, sponsoring organization, and a one sentence description. Send to info@dmreligious.org
DMARC reserves the right to edit submissions.
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.orgor call 515-243-0867. Class is limited to 25, so if the class is no longer visible on the web site, it is full. 6/1
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 servics 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.
Volunteers Needed for Go the Distance: Plant a Mile!
Get your hands dirty and enjoy working as a crew on a beautiful family farm all to help serve up fresh, locally grown produce for families in need! Go the Distance: Plant a Mile is a project that depends on volunteers to grow a mile worth of produce for DMARC food pantries and the Food Bank of Iowa.
We need volunteers to help weed these crops in June and to harvest them this fall. The fall date will be announced later this summer. The weeding date is Tuesday, June 19. We'll leave Des Moines at 8 a.m. and return by 3 p.m. A potluck, picnic lunch will be served under the shade tree after about four hours of weeding. Bring something to share for the picnic and gloves. Please RSVP so we can coordinate transportation and tools to Matt Russel at: 515-271-4956 or matt.russell@drake.edu.
Full details will be sent to those who've signed up. Thanks to the support of Rinehart Family Farm, Kitchen Collage and Cultivating Compassion: The Richard Deming Foundation, we are able to partner with the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) and the Food Bank of Iowa for Go the Distance: Plant a Mile. The pilot program aims to increase the amount of locally grown produce available in the 12 DMARC food pantries and the Food Bank of Iowa. This year, we're planting a mile! 6/19
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. 6/30
Free Concert by Striving For Eternal Life African Choir, June 9
In 2008, the members of the SFEL African children's choir arrived in America as refugees and they have brought their culture to America producing a second music CD, "Makanisa ya Leo." Sponsored by Churches Today, t
hey will be hosting a free concert Saturday, June 9th at the Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1050 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311.
To learn more, contact Linda Crose at:
515-707-4626 or linda@sfelchoir.com. Or go to: www.sfelchoir.com. |
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Faith community news
Free Jazz Concert in Greenwood Park on Sunday, June 10
You are invited on Sunday, June 10, 2-4 p.m. to Greenwood Park for a free jazz concerrt featuring: Brazilian Sunset, a smokin' hot, Des Moines area trio, playing Bossa Nova, Samba, Jazz, Pop and more! This free concert will be held at the Sylvan Theater, an outdoor theater in Greenwood Park, located south of Grand Ave. on 45th Street. Rain location: Unity Church, 414 31st St., Des Moines. 6/10
Young Adult Volunteer Courtney Townsend Goes to Ireland
Courtney Townsend has been given her assignment as a YAV for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), at a church in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The church is located near a low-income housing development where there has been a strong Loyalist paramilitary influrence. Courtney will lead youth activities in the church and will strengthen contact with the local primary school. Courtney will also provide support for programs at the community center in the low-income housing complex. Courtney is raising her own funds for her year in Ireland. For more information contact Westminster Presbyterian Church, 515 274 1534. For a promotional video visit:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWxqit_BL8
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
Development Associate PT Position - DMARC, Des Moines
Funds development your speciality? We need your help!
The Des Moines Area Religious Council is seeking a development associate to assist our Development Director, and provide administrative support, track, compile and analyze program client demographics and project outcomes data necessary for reports to funders, including Iowa Department of Human Services, United Way and others. This is a part-time job. Click to see a job description, or contact the office. Please send resumes and cover letter to Development Director Kristine Frakes by Friday, June 15, 2012.
Minister for Worship & Music - Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Ankeny
This is 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.
Direct Support Associates - Mosaic, Des Moines
Responsible for training and assisting individuals served in various aspects of activities of daily living while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
H.S. diploma or equivalent. Minimum three months experience in related field. Must be 18 years of age or older.
Complete an employment application or contact Theresa Tekolste at teresa.tekolste@mosaicinfo.org
Director of Youth Inspiration and Christian Education - Immanuel United Methodist Church, Des Moines
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. 06/08
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
06/08
Volunteers needed for Iowa Homeless Youth Center, Des Moines
- 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. 07/01
Be a Senior Companion Volunteer and earn extra money each month!
We need adults 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.
Companion Volunteers for Mosaic, Des Moines
Spend time with individuals served by Mosaic once a week or once a month to spend time with them. Enjoy doing crafts, baking, music or whatever your interests or hobbies include. Set own schedules and come as often as they choose. Flexible to work around your schedule and appreciate any /all time you are willing to give. Contact Kathryn Graen at Kathryn.graen@mosaicinfo.org or 515/868-0623.
Registered Nurse and 3 New Service Coodinator Positions open at CANDEO, Johnston
A non-profit organization that assists adults with mental and intellectual disabilities needs a registered nurse. If you are interested, contact Recruiter Erin Zirkelbach at: hr@candeoiowa.org or 515 259-8110, x2022. Or go to: 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 each; to faith groups for $3 each, with the intention that a faith group will sell the bag again for $5, making a $2 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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