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Today's eVoice covers the topic of mental health. Ankeny First United Methodist Church has launched the Ankeny Mental Health Ministry. In September they will host an eight-week course on Depression, as well as a presentation by Joan Becker on Paranoid Schizophrenia. Coincidentally, First United Methodist Church in Des Moines will be hosting an event on dealing with Alzheimer's Disease this Saturday.
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Ankeny First UMC Launches Mental Health Ministry Team
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Recently, Ankeny First United Methodist Church decided to spearhead the development of a Mental Health Ministry Team in Ankeny. They have members from several area churches that have joined in to provide a faith-based collaboration. If you are not already participating, they would appreciate your assistance in planning and promoting community mental health events.
Their goals include increasing awareness and sponsoring educational events to help de-stigmatize mental illness, encouraging more mental health services in the Ankeny area, and encouraging local school, city and legislative leaders to increase support for mental health.
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In September, an 8-week course called Therapeutic Lifestyle Change will be offered at the Ankeny First United Methodist Church. It will introduce an easy-to-follow, clinically proven program for tackling depression on Monday evenings, September 15 through November 3 in room 315 (north lower level). Cost for the course is $30, but there is a discount for multiple family members.
If you or someone you know suffers from Depression, let them know about this opportunity, but don't delay. Maximum enrollment for this session is 12 participants. For further information or questions, contact Jacque Coulson at 964-4249 x112 or Jacque.coulson@ankenyfumc.org.
Also hosted in September is Finding the Light Beyond the Storm: A Mother's Story of their Family's Walk with Mental Illness. Joan Becker will share some of the challenges their family faced in trying to find help for their son, Mark Becker, who has Paranoid Schizophrenia. Their family's story ended in tragedy, but Joan will explain how faith has sustained them through it all.
The event will be held on Tuesday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, 206 SW Walnut Street in Ankeny. For further information, call 515-964-4249 or email Jacque.coulson@ankenyfumc.org. |
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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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Alzheimer's Disease: When Life Changes
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Dementia--once someone has been diagnosed, the elephant is always there; yet few want to see/admit it. So now what?
On Saturday, August 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., join First United Methodist Church, 1001 Pleasant St. in Des Moines, for a morning of information designed to assist caregivers in bridging the gap between reality of a diagnosis and all the places it takes us including the physician's office, family gatherings, restaurants, and your favorite vacation spot. We will also address long term care; including the necessary documents, options and only option.
And finally, the "M" word. Just what is Medicaid, and why should folks think twice before assuming it's the only option?
Complimentary breakfast sponsored by Wesley Life.
Register early by calling 515-244-6209 .Speaker Cathy Wyatt. Sponsored by the Older Adult Counsel of the United Methodist Church.
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'Sick Puppies' Meet and Greet
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church and Sick Puppies are teaming up to sponsor a food drive for DMARC. Simply bring a canned item or two ( view DMARC's most needed items) and you'll be able to meet and have your picture taken with Shim, Emma and Mark.
The Meet and Greet will be held from 1-2 PM on Thursday, July 31, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 3424 Forest Ave., Des Moines. Monetary donations will also be accepted, and proceeds will go toward DMARC's 1435 Mulberry Capital Campaign. |
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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 of whom 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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