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60 years of service -
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In 2006,
DMARC received into membership the first Muslim congregation. |
Chill - It's August Thaw!
Cost per class is $10/$40 for all four sessions. Tuesday, August 21 Dr. Timothy D Knepper "Responses to suffering in early Judaism, Christianity & Islam"
Thursday, August 23
Dr. Trisha Wheelock "Unity & Diversity in the NT, Canon & Orthodoxy"
Tuesday, August 28
Imam Mohamad Khan "Intro to Islamic History"
Thursday, August 30
Rabbi David Kaufman The fall of the temple cult, and the rise of Judaism"
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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Hy-Vee
Colossal Cookie Sale
is Sept. 11-28
To benefit DMARC, 19 Hy-Vee stores will be selling fresh baked cookies for 12 cents each. One penny from each cookie will be donated to the Food Pantry Network in the form of most needed groceries. Boxes of 100 or more cookies must be pre-ordered. This is an event you won't want to miss. And what a fun way to support DMARC! |
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Remember to bring your
donation of diapers to your DMARC collection point! In one day, a healthy infant uses 10-12 diapers and a healthy toddler uses 6-8 for a cost of $100 a month or more. Cloth diapers are not an option as most daycare facilities do not accept children with cloth diapers. |
Des Moines Area Religious Council / MovetheFood 3816 36th Street, Suite 202
Des Moines, Iowa 50310
515-277-6969
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Greetings!
There are many things on the community calendar you should check out below! And don't forget, our interfaith educational opportunity, August Thaw 2012!,starts this Tuesday, with Dr. Timothy Knepper, associate professor of philosophy at Drake University speaking on the "Responses to suffering in early Judaism, Christianity & Islam". There is still time to sign up. Just call our DMARC office at 515-277-6969. All four sessions begin at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday & Thursdays, August 21, 23, 28 & 30 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Des Moines. Scroll down (see the lefthand column) for more details.
Also, there will be no eVoice on Monday, September 3rd, due to the Labor Day Holiday. |
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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".
Help Nuba! Talk the Walk and Walk the Talk!
Walk to End Genocide and Help Nuba! events are this coming Sunday, August 26th, from 1-10pm, at the State Historical Society of Iowa auditorium, 600 E. Locust, Des Moines. All programs are open to the public FREE of charge. Schedule of events is as follows:
- 1-3pm -- Educational Program:
 Hawa Salih, Darfuri Human Rights Activist and 2012 International Women of Courage Award Winner and Ngor Mayol, one of the "Lost Boys" of Sudan. (Hawa Salih is pictured here with First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.) - 3:30-4:30pm -- Walk to End Genocide (approx. 1 mile)
- 7-10pm -- Evening Program: A Call for Peace in the Two Sudans
Join us as we walk together in solidarity in order to raise awareness of the crimes against humanity taking place across Sudan, from the Nuba Mountains of South Kordofan State to Blue Nile in the East and Darfur in the West. We are unifying our voices to sound the alarm on these atrocities. We call for an immediate aid corridor to be opened for humanitarian aid to be delivered to the hundreds of thousands starving at the hands of a genocidal regime.
Nurturing Emotional Health in Kids and Families in a Performance-Focused World is August 30th
Join us for a special back-to-school seminar for parents of children and youth Thursday, August 30, 7-8:30 p.m. at Meredith Drive Reformed Church, 5128 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310. Cal Meuzelaar, LISW, and Heidi Vermeer-Quest, Psy.D., both of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, will lead a discussion that parents with children of all ages will find informative and though-provoking. To register for the program, or for questions, the church office, 515-276-4901. There is no cost for the program, but registration is required for planning purposes.
Passport to Prosperity
The Iowa International Center will present this award to four honorees on Saturday, Sept. 22. This award recognizes the significant contributions made by immigrants and refugees to Iowa will be given to: Dr. Sachiko Tamura Murphy of Japan, Dr. Rizwan Shah, MD, originally from Pakistan, Hicham Sibouih, born in Morocco and Officer Phoukham Tran. Congratulations!
Tickets for the event are available at Parents Hall, Drake University, or go online. For details,contact Exec. Dir, Judith Conlin at jconlin@iowainternationalcenter.org.
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, Des Moines. For details, contact LADOS Coordinator Connie Coy-Walker at: 515-255-2229. |
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Faith Community News
Playground Equipment needed!
The Islamic Center of Des Moines is looking for playground equipment for its recently expanded early childhood program. The New Horizon Academy has moved to a new, larger space on 5th St. in West Des Moines, and now provides preschool and early grade classes. The Academy needs playground equipment for children ages 2-7, and is also looking for desks and chairs, book shelves and computers. The Academy's new WDM site also has office space available and is a licensed childcare provider and open to all children in the community. Questions? Contact Luai Amro at: 515-988-1037.
The Iowa Hunger Summit: United in Fighting Hunger
Save the Date! Join us Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, from 8:30am-3pm at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, as we celebrate our common heritage of humanitarian action at the 2012 Iowa Hunger Summit, the kick-off to our annual World Food Prize events. This year's events will focus on the role of collaboration and coalitions in combatting hunger, with a special emphasis on hunger among senior citizens. The Iowa Hunger Summit is free and open to the public. Register online. Even if you can't make it to this year's Hunger Summit, we encourage you to share your efforts as an individual or organization to fight hunger in your community and around the world.
New Show Opens at St. Mark Gallery, Aug. 24-Sept.  21
Come enjoy the St. Mark Gallery in the Discipleship Center, 1105 Grand Ave., West Des Moines. Our newest exhibit is, Art by Artist Diane Foster, and includes her life experiences from nature, travel, animals, music, books, poetry, and pondering the universe. You can meet the artist at a reception that will be held on August 24, from 6:30-8pm. Regular gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am-4pm. Free and open to the public. Contact Tim Florer for event details: 515-285-4473, timflorer@msn.com. For gallery info: www.stmarkwdm.org, 515-223-4208.
Faith in a Changing Climate Conference is August 23
The Iowa Interfaith Power & Light's second annual "Faith in a Changing Climate" Conference is this Thursday, August 23 from 10am-3:30pm, at Plymouth Congregational Church, 4126 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines. Keynote speakers are: Matthew Anderson, exec. dir. of the National Religious Partnership on the Environment and Holly Bressett, deputy director for the Sierra Club's beyond Coal Campaign with a focus several, region states. There will be news of a new "Food, Faith, and Climate" program that Iowa IP&L is launching to help people of faith connect the dots between their faith, their food choices and climate change--and how we can lower our carbon "foodprint". Cost $35: includes breakfast, lunch and a resource kit. Click here to register or for an event brochure. Questions? Contact Susan Guy: 515-689-1112. 8/24
IRMS has moved to a new space!
On August 15, Iowa Religious Media Services (IRMS) moved to a shared space with the Mid-American Baptist Regional Office at 2400 86th St., Ste 15, in Urbandale. Same phone, but no 800 line. Or visit www.irms.org. IRMS has a covenantal relationship with the Disciples of Christ, the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, the Mid-American Baptist Region, the Synod of Lakes and Praries of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the United Church of Christ and the United Methodist Church. IRMS offers congregations theologically solid, professionally produced media resources for Christian education for all ages, worship, spiritulal and personal growth and social initiatives, as well as strategies fpr effective use. |
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Job / Volunteer / Training Opportunities
Food Pantry Operations Assist. - Urbandale Food Pantry
Assist with the day-to-day operations. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with volunteers and clients. Hours: Mon., Wed. & Thurs., 9:45am - 2:15pm; and Mon. 5:15-7:45pm; for a total of 16 hours. Valid Iowa driver's license, personal vehicle, ability to speak to volunteer groups, computer skills, heavy lifting. Bosnian and Spanish speaking a plus. Occasional additional hours necessary. Send resume to Urbandale Food Pantry, Attn: Jullie Fugenschuh, 7611 Douglas St 34/35, Urbandale, IA 50322 or send to williamjulie_5@msn.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.
Music Director - Windsor Presbyterian Church, Windsor Heights
Part-time, 4 hrs per week. Lead music in worship, direct choir (about 10 members) and work with pastor to shape worship. Wed. eve practices and Sun. morning singing. Could include directing bell and/or children choirs. Music background, enjoy diverse group of people, live out Christian faith through music and worship. Salary negotiable. Start Sept 5. Send resume to Windsor Presbyterian Church, 6301 University Ave., Windsor Heights, IA 50324 or call 515-277-8379 or email info@windsorpc.org.
Interpretation & Translation Program - DMACC, Des Moines
Currently seeking interpreters for the following languages:
Burmese, Cambodian, Chin-Mizo and other Chin dialects, Dinka, Karen, Korean, Nuer, Swahili. For details, contact Stephanie Hingtgen, ITR manager, at: 515-282-8269, ext. 16, or hingtgen@iowainternationalcenter.org.
Intern & Volunteer Manager for International Programs -Iowa International Center, Des Moines
Responsible for program development, management and evaluation for International Visitor Leadership Program and Community Connection Program. Duties include responding to requests for proposals from State Department/USAID and proactive development of proposals. Includes designing programs specific to visitors' professional backgrounds and interests; researching content for visitors' programs; planning for and coordinating all logistical needs; maintaining working relationships with community leaders; maintaining a database of local resources. Responsibilities also include the identification, training and management of volunteers and interns. Salary $27k-$31k. Generous health care and time off benefits. Direct resumes to: Exec. Dir. Dr. Judith A. Conlin at: jconlin@iowainternationalcenter.org or Iowa International Center, 319 7th Street Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50309.
Volunteer at the Annual Hunger Fight - Aug. 29-Sept. 1
Meals from the Heartland will hold its 5th Annual Hunger Fight. a total of 14,000 volunteers are needed to pack 5 million meals. Online reservations are available at: www.mealsfromtheheartland.org.
Various Positions - Candeo, Johnston
- PT or FT Registered Nurse
- Habilitation Service Coordinator
- Supported Community Living Instructors- including Overnight Shifts available (part-time, full-time, or casual- less than 20 hrs)
- Mental Health Instructors- including overnight shifts available (part-time, full-time, or casual- less than 20 hrs)
- Team Leaders
- Nights and Weekends Employment Consultant
- PT Employment Consultant
- Job Developer
Contact, Candeo HR Recruiter Erin Zirkelbach, 9550 White Oak Ln., Johnston, IA 50131, or 515-259-8110, ext. 2022 or Erin.Zirkelbach@candeoiowa.org. |
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| Who are we?
The Des Moines Area Religious Council is an interfaith organization with a core membership of about 140 congregations from four 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 2011, the DMARC Food Pantry
Network assisted over 33,000 people..
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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