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If you earned $50,000 or less in 2012, you may be eligible to receive Free Tax Preparation! You also may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Child Care Tax Credits. Call 2-1-1 for more information. 211 is free and available 24/7. 

SACRED CHAOS: A Retreat of Renewal for Religious Leaders in Transition... is April 1-5

The Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center Institute for the Practice of Ministry is offering a unique opportunity for clergy.  Sacred Chaos is a spiritual journey retreat for religious leaders in transition. It seeks to assist in the spiritual and emotional renewal of these leaders as they traverse some of their most difficult life passages, i.e., retirement, divorce, mid-life, burnout, etc., as well as to encourage and support them in their struggles with congregational challenges.

The event will be facilitated by the Rev. Dr. James R. Newby and Dr. Mark Minear, on Monday, April 1 - Friday, April 5, 2013, at the Christian Conference Center, 5064 Lincoln St., Newton, IA. Cost $600; $550 for early bird registration by 3/1/13.
Includes four nights lodging (single rooms with bath), all meals, all group work, and private sessions with an experienced clinical psychologist. Deadline is March 15. Registration is limited to 12 participants. For more info or to register, contact Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center, Rev. Diane McClanahan, dmcclanahan@dmpcc.org or 515-274-4006.

 

Boundless Compassion Conference is March 18-21 in Newton or June 1-13 in Omaha

Put the transformative power of compassion to work for profound new possibilities in your personal and professional life. This 4-day intensive offered by the Institute of Compassionate Presence, will be led by internationally known author, retreat and workshop leader, Joyce Rupp. Participants will discuss the dynamics of compassion, look at current neuroscience findings and discuss applications for our lives. Sessions include input, media resources, reflection, dialogue and creative activities to assist in integrating vital new ways of seeing, doing and being. Topics include: personal transformation, self-compassion, loss and suffering, marginalization, and compassion for creation. These four intensive days will also include respected leaders in medicine, faith, and human services. Des Moines area (Newton) Conference, March 18-21, 2013 (also offered in Omaha, June 1-13, 2013). For details or to register, www.osms.org. Contact OSM Director Margaret Stratman at: 402-951-3026.

High School Health Forums is Looking for Youth Participants

Community Youth Concepts (CYC) is offering two opportunities to high school age youth to make an impact on health in the greater Des Moines area. The forums will engage youth in health issues and is formatted like a focus group, with youth answering questions posed to them in a small group. For their participation, youth will receive a $15 stipend, and snacks will be provided. Registration is required to attend.

• Monday, Feb. 25, 4-6pm, Polk County Health Dept., 1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines 50314
• Thursday, Feb. 28, 4-6pm, West Des Moines Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines 50265

For more info, contact Erin Gorman or Amelia Colwell Reedy at: 515-243-4292 or erin@cyconcepts.org. Space is limited, so register today!

Organist - First Presbyterian Church, Des Moines

Part-time organist is needed for one weekly Sunday morning service as well as other services as needed. Salary to be negotiated. For details contact: Rev. Ken Stuber, 515-262-5673 or FirstPresDSM@q.com.

Choir Director - Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines

This temporary, part-time choir director is needed March 1-May 31, 2013, to director the Adult Chancel Choir, practice Wednesday evenings and worship each Sunday.

Accompanist Organ/Piano - Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines

This temporary, part-time position is needed March 1-June 9, 2013, for Sunday worship and accompanying the Adult Chancel Choir during Wednesday evening practice.

For more info on the two positions above, go to: www.wdmcovenant.org/employment.html. Submit resume(s) to Kaela Phillips, kaela.phillips@gmail.com or send to Covenant Presbyterian Church, Worship and Music, 1025 28th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266.

Receptionist - St. Gregory Retreat Centers, Des Moines

Full-time position for receptionist who is a compassionate, self-motivated professional interested in sharing in our mission of empowering individuals to permanently leave a life of addiction behind. Great benefits and an opportunity to work with exceptional professionals while making a profound difference in the lives of our clients. Fluency in MS office essential. To apply send resume to careers@stgregoryctr.com. Questions? Call 515-633-7128.

Eat Greater Des Moines: A Food Research and Action Council Coordinator - Des Moines Area Religious Council

Full-time Coordinator position is to oversee the development and expansion of the local food system in the Polk County food shed, to sustain collaboration between organizations and individuals involved in local food system work, and to seize opportunities to improve access to healthy food.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a plan and timeline for the formation, recruitment, and population of the "Eat Greater Des Moines - A Food Research and Action Council" organization and then convene and lead meetings
• Increase collaboration among community food network and access to healthy food for all.
• Serve as liaison with the statewide Iowa Regional Food System Working Group network as well as the Iowa Food Systems Council for potential collaboration on food policy issues and more...

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Sarai Rice, at sarai@dmreligious.org. Applications will be accepted through March 1, 2013. Mail cover letter and resume to: 3816 36th Street, Suite 202, Des Moines IA 50310, 515-277-6969. To see a complete job description, visit: www.dmreligious.org and www.MovetheFood.org.