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60 years of service -
A digest brief.
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DMARC established Compassion in Action, a cooperative effort with
United Way to meet the needs of those coming to congregations with stories
of need.
Also started a program to provide childcare subsidies to working families that are not income-eligible for government assistance,
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DMARC Interfaith Youth Justice Camp is
Monday, August 6
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
American Friend's House 4211 Grand Ave., Des Moines. Cost is $25. Scholarships are available. Learn about social justice in our community and how YOU can make a difference. The day long camp includes :
*Tour of DMARC Food *Pantry Tour various worship spaces *Tour community outreach *Expert Speakers *Games *Small & large group *Prayers from various faith traditions.
Register by printing registration form off, complete and send to DMARC Office call: 515-277-6969. |
Chill - It's August Thaw!
Cost per class is $10 / $40 for all four sessions. Tuesday, August 21 Dr. Timothy D. Knepper
Thursday, August 23
Dr. Trisha Wheelock
Tuesday, August 28
Imam Mohamad Khan
Thursday, August 30
Rabbi David Kaufman All sessions 6:30-8:30p.m. Register through DMARC website, under Interfaith Engagement, or call 515-277-6969. Print and complete registration forms and send to: 3816 36th St., Ste. 202, Des Moines, IA 50310. |
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Downtown Farmer's
Market Needs you! |
Volunteer to work the DMARC's MovetheFood booth. Help get donations of fresh produce and other items to our warehouse. To sign up, go to: Meals from the Market volunteer website. Thanks! |
Des Moines Area Religious Council / MovetheFood 3816 36th Street, Suite 202
Des Moines, Iowa 50310
515-277-6969
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Greetings!
Have you notice our new design for eVoice newsletter? We are trying to incorporate the DMARC/MovetheFood look and feel from our color palette. "Like us" if you think the style is an improvement from the old format. You can also email us your observations at info@dmreligious.org. Thank you for your support! |
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Community Calendar 
We are pleased to point you to the community calendar on the DMARC website. You may access it at any time. Feel free to upload your own events! Just click on "add an event".
African Children's Choir to perform Sunday, July 29 at Meredith Drive Reformed Church.
This choir raises global awareness of the thousands of orphaned children in Africa. A freewill offering will be taken to support the choir. Despite the tragedy they've experienced, the children share their hope and joy through song. Donations directly support the expansion of sponsorship and education programs for both the current choir children as well as the thousands of other students and children that they represent. The children will sing at both the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services. Direct any inquiries for more information to Pastor Jon Nelson, 515-276-4901.
Nationwide & Food Bank of Iowa presents:
Hunger and Resilience: AV 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. The exhibit runs from August 8-22 at the Food Bank of Iowa, 2220 E. 17th St., Des Moines. Check www.foodbankiowa.org. 8/22
Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway
On August 9 and 10 at Cottage Grove Ave. Presbyterian Church. Hoping to serve 1,500 students this year so no child will need to be turned away. Donations are greatly needed. A $15 check will pay for a backpack filled with grade appropriate school supplies for one child living in poverty. General program funds intended for emergency rent, utilities are not used for Back-to-School. Mail checks to Director Dr. Roberta Victor, CROSS Ministries, 1050 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311. Please send your donation to CROSS Ministries, 1050 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311.
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) Returns
TCOYD will be coming to Des Moines with its all-star cast of diabetes experts for a day that will ignite motivation, offer hope and change the life of anyone with diabetes! Bring your family friends and spend an entire day dedicated to your health! Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, 833 5th Ave., Des Moines. Cost $15 per person or $10/person when registering with 2 or more people. (Deadline is before Noon, PST on Wed., Sept 19, 2012, or $20 per person the day of.) Financial aid available for those in need. Give us a call at 800-998-2693. Parking available at 5th and Crocker for $7. Click here to register online or call 800-9098-2693. 9/20
Choices, Not Chances
Thursday, August 9 from 1-2 p.m. First United Methodist Church will be hosting a senior driving program offered by the Iowa Dept. of Transportation. A member of the staff of the Office of Driver Services will be giving tips to help Iowa drivers stay safe and mobile as they age. Call the church office at 515-244-6209 to register. Registration deadline is August 1. No charge. Park on north side of the church. Questions: Contact christine@dmfirstchurch.org. 8/1
Bishop's Catholic Charities Golf Classic is August 27 at Echo Valley Country Club
In Norwalk, just south of Des Moines, businesses, parish groups and individuals are all welcome to reserve a tee time for this fast-paced, fun-spiritied tournament that raises funds for Catholic Charities programs and services. The tournament begins with lunch at 11:30 a.m.followed by a 1 p.m. shot gun start. Parishes are encouraged to enter one or more teams in the "Church Challenge" to compete against other parish teams. Contact tradke@dmdiocese.org, to register. 8/27
LADOS Life after Death of Spouse
This DMARC-sponsored support group meets the second Sunday evening of each month at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, 42nd St. & Ingersoll in Des Moines. For details, 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.
Volunteers needed for August 1st Buy Fresh, Buy Local Harvest, Boone, Ia.
We need 15-20 volunteers to harvest potatoes and other produce at the Rinehart Family Farm, northwest of Boone. We'll leave at 8 a.m. from the DMARC Food Pantry Warehouse and return before 3 p.m. The MovetheFood.org truck will be going to haul the harvest. The plan is to be in the field by 9:30 a.m., harvest the produce and share a potluck meal before being on the road again by 1:30 p.m. We'll unload the truck at the warehouse when we return to Des Moines. For this project, Rinehart Family Farm is providing land and raising crops during the growing season. DMARC and others recruit volunteers to plant, weed, and harvest the vegetables. Greater Des Moines BFBL (Buy Fresh, Buy Local) is paying the farmer for land, water and maintenance costs on half a mile of production. Rinehart Family Farm is donating the other half mile. Harvested produce will eventually go to the DMARC's 12 food pantries. For more info about BFBL go to www.buyfreshdrake.org or Matt Russell at: 515-689-8219 or bfbl@drake.edu. |
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Job / Volunteer / Training Opportunities
Administrative Assistant/Congregational Connections Faciltator - Immanuel United Methodist Church, Des Moines
Seeking a flexible self-starter who enjoys a variety of tasks and working with people. Experience with Microsoft Publisher and other MS office programs, manage financial records and skills in database management. Salary: $22-25k, 32 hours per week. Send cover and resume to sprc@immanueldsm.org. 09/01/12
Office Manager - First Presbyterian Church, Grimes
Part-time position, Tuesday through Friday, 9a.m.-2 p.m. Hours and pay negotiable. Contact church office at: 515-986-3720 or grimespres@hotmail.com. 9/1
Administrative Assistant - Plymouth Congregational Church, Des Moines
Part-time job for approximately 12 hours per week. The position provides support to the Minister of Small Groups and Minister of Community Engagement. Duties include prep and mailing of materials, maintaining attendance and database info and planning and organization. Position requires experience with office equipment, strong organizational and interpersonal skills and proficiency with computer software. Communicate in English. Criminal background check required. To apply, contact Valerie Milller-Coleman at: 515 255 3149 or vmcoleman@plymouthchurch.com.
Volunteers - DMARC Food Pantry Warehouse, Des Moines
We need help with our farmer's market produce delivery on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. We are also looking for help on Friday mornings 8-10 a.m. Are you able to lift 40-50 lbs. and put it in our warehouse cooler? We need your help now until October. Contact the Food Pantry Network Director Rebecca Whitlow, at 515-277-6969.
Various Job Openings - Candeo, Johnston
Permanent-paid positions at a non-profit organization that assists adults with mental and intellectual abilities. Positions open now are IT Assistant, Habilitation Service Coordinator, Lead Habilitation Service Coordinator, Community Living Instructors and Community Living and Mental Health Instructors. Contact Erin Zirkelbach at 515 259-8110, ext. 2022, for complete descriptions. |
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Faith Community News
The Clothes Closet is July 26
FREE clothes are offered on July 26, at the College Ave. Christian Church, 4440 College Ave., Des Moines, from 1-7 p.m. For free clothes for men, women, children and infants, visit us! Questions? Contact omakelling@me.com.
Timberline Church offers "Faith in Action" is July 29
Every fifth Sunday (next one is July 29) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 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. This monthly event is located at 201 E. Locust, Des Moines. For an appointment contact Diane Browne at 515-276-6089.
Grand Opening at Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families is August 3
On August 3, from 5-7 p.m. a program with comments from leaders, tours and a reception will be held at the Center, 801 University Ave. in Des Moines. The Evelyn K. Davis Center represents a collaborative project with community leaders, residents and businesses rallying behind an effort that will create change, improve quality of life and have a significant impact in the heart of Des Moines. The Center will assess and improve a person's skill sets, provide educational opportunities matched with on-the-job training by delivering enhanced services and supplemental support. For details on the center's activities, contact go to their website at: www.evelynkdaviscenter.org.
Buddah Relics Event in August
It doesn't matter what your religious or spiritual beliefs are: If you believe in world peace and harmony then this event is for you. This event is all about the loving kindness that naturally emanates from all of our hearts and souls and is a rare opportunity to view and experience a precious collection of sacred relics of the Buddha and many other Buddhist masters currently touring the world. All events are at Hoyt Sherman Place, August 17, 18 & 19. For a schedule, see the DMARC calendar at www.dmreligious.org, or contact BuddhaRelicsDM@gmail.com.
Anawim Housing Opportunity
Great affordable housing opportunity in a new location for Anawim Housing on east side of Des Moines. New complexes: NE 46th St. & Hubbell where construction begins in October and December; and a unit at 21st St. and Forest Ave. with construction beginning in November. Contact Property Management Director Monica Muhammad, for descriptions and qualifications. For a pre-application visit: http:/anawimhousing.org/find_home/applications. |
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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. |
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