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".

Hiroshima/Nagasaki Anniversary Observance is August 6

   "From Hiroshima to Fukushima: the Nuclear Question" will be the theme of the annual Hiroshima/Nagasaki observance at the Japanese Bell on the capitol grounds at 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 6. The bell is west of the Iowa Judicial Building on the south side of Court Ave. on the capitol grounds. Grace Amemiya, of Ames, will speak about her experiences at a Japanese internment camp during World War II. Iowa Rep. Dan Kelley, of Newton, will speak about the connection between Hiroshima and Fukushima. The public is invited. Bring lawn chairs for your comfort, and flowers from your gardens to place around the bell as each person tolls it. The rain site is Wesley United Methodist Church, 800 E. 12th St. For details, contact Sherry Hutchison, 515-271-6732, sherryhutc@aol.com or Jeffrey Weiss, 515-255-8114, jjwcpm@gmail.com.   08/06

Faith in a Changing Climate Conference is August 23

LADOS Life after Death of Spouse

Next Central Iowa NACBA meeting is August 16

We need help with our farmer's market produce delivery on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. We also need volunteers on Friday mornings from 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.

Administrative Assistant - Immanuel United Methodist Church, Des Moines

Seeking a flexible self-starter who enjoys varied tasks and working with people. This congregation and connections facilitator needs experience with Microsoft Publisher and other MS office programs; manage financial records and skills in data management. Salary: $22-25k, 32 hours per week. Send cover letter and resume to sprc@immanuelmethodist.com.

Music Director - Windsor Presbyterian Church, Windsor Heights

Part-time, about 4 hours per week for an individual to lead music in worship, direct the choir (about 10 members) and work with the pastor to shape the worship services. Wednesday evening practices and Sunday morning worship. This position could grow to include directing a bell choir and/or children's choir. Candidate must have a music background with the ability to direct choirs, enjoy a diverse group of people, and live out their Christian faith through music and worship. Salary negotiable. Send a resume to Windsor Presbyterian Church, 6301 University Avenue, Windsor Heights, IA 50324; or call 515-277-8379; or email to info@windsorpc.org.      9/12

The Loving Kindness Tour -
Maitreya Project Heart Shrine Relic Tour    

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 about the loving kindness that naturally comes from all of our hearts and souls. This is a rare opportunity to view and experience a collection of sacred relics of the Buddha. Keynote speaker for the opening ceremony on August 17th is Dr. Nisha Manek, contultant  and rheumatologist at Mayo Clinic. All events at Hoyt Sherman Place, including August 18 and 19. For a schedule, see the DMARC calendar www.dmreligous.org or contact buddharelicsdm@gmail.com or www.buddharelicsdm.org.   08/20

Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway

On August 9 and 10, at Cottage Grove Ave. Presbyterian Church there will be a backpack/school supplies giveaway. We are hoping to serve 1,500 this children 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 supplies for one child living in poverty. Volunteers are also needed to fill backpacks on Tuesday, August 7 from 6 - 8 P.M.  Mail checks to Dr. Roberta Victor, Director CROSS Ministries, 1050 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311 , write back to school give away on the memo line.  08/11

Secretarial/Administrative Assistants Fall Conference

Plan now to attend the Lutheran Church - Missour Synod's District Secretarial/Administrative Assistants Fall Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All ministry assistant professionals are invited to enjoy a relaxing, inspirational, and educational day. For only $35 ($30 if registered by September 1) you will receive conference materials, speaker's book, breakfast, lunch, and much more. Keynote speaker is Richard Rowe, international speaker, who's message "Are you a Puddle or an Ocean?" will focus on how we affect those around us. Retired Lutheran Family Service Executive Director Rev. Eric Schillo will share "Become a Fisher of Positive Attitudes." Dalend Mackey will use his gifts of music and humor as Master of Ceremonies for the day. Plan now to attend! To register, visit www.idwlcms.org, or contact Iowa District West Business Manager Roger Curtis, 409 Kenyon Rd., Ste. B, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 or 515-576-7666, ext. 313.