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Saturday, May 3
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Visit DMARC's new location at 1435 Mulberry Street and browse through a selection of bowls and pottery handcrafted by
local artists.
Our neighbors at Crane Artist Lofts will be hosting Cranfest 2014 at 1440 Walnut Street nearby. Please stop in!
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Des Moines Area Religious Council
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1435 Mulberry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-277-6969
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DMARC does not require participation in religious services as a condition to receive assistance, and does not engage in religious proselytizing or counseling. DMARC practices non-discrimination in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations. All services and programs are provided to consumers without discrimination in regard to family size or structure, religious or cultural beliefs, race, gender, age,
or disability.
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Des Moines Area Synagogues presents a Holocaust Remembrance Program, From Hatred to Harmony: The Story of a Recovering Skinhead, with author Frank Meenick. The event will be held on April 30, 7:30 p.m., at Beth El Jacob Synagogue, 954 Cummins Parkway in Des Moines. For more information, please contact office@betheljacob.org. |
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An Inter-Christian Easter Celebration
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Sunday, May 4, 2014
Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Ave., Clive
3:00 p.m. - Explore the Saint John's Bible Heritage Edition
Explore the breathtaking text and imagery of the Saint John's Bible, the first hand-illuminated edition of the Bible since the invention of the printing press. Thanks to Janet and Chuck Haas of Des Moines for sharing this treasure!
4:00 p.m. - Prayer in the Style of Taizé
Join in Taizé-style prayer with Christians from around the metro area "as we sing and celebrate our Risen Lord." The Heritage Edition will be used in the service.
Sponsored and supported by local ecumenical partners, including the Southeastern Iowa Synod (ELCA), the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines, and Faith Lutheran Church.
SATB singers and instrumentalists needed! Open rehearsal on May 4 at 2:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran.
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Who Are We?
The Des Moines Area Religious Council is an interfaith organization with a core membership of over 130 congregations from four faith traditions. Recipient of the 2012 LIVE UNITED Advocate Award from the United Way of Central Iowa, 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 2013, the DMARC Food Pantry Network assisted more than
34,000 individuals in the greater Des Moines community; half who are children and youth.
MovetheFood is a DMARC-led initiative to address the entire food system in Greater Des Moines, building on more than 37 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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Disclaimer: The Des Moines Area Religious Council makes every effort to provide accurate and useful general information in its eVoice, but accepts 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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