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JustFaith Registration is Open!
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Are you seeking to live more deeply with a greater sense of purpose? Will you help transform the world through love and service to others - and be willing to change in the process? The JustFaith program is a small group process that offers an opportunity for people of faith to experience a spiritual journey that leads to a compassionate commitment. For more information about JustFaith, contact Susie at the Center for Social Ministry office: 515-782-3054 or centerforsocialministry@gmail.com. Online registration is available by clicking below. |
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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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August 15-24
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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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Educational Opportunities for Pastoral Leaders
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The Institute for the Practice of Ministry of the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center has announced three pastoral trainings now open for registration.
Intentional Interim Ministry Training
This three phase ecumenical training is offered to pastors interested in working on a short term basis with congregations experiencing transition. (Read more)
Contact: Diane McClanahan
Registration deadline extended to August 29th.
Pastoral Care Specialist Program
This two-year program is specifically designed for pastors, parish nurses, Stephen Ministers, chaplains and other religious professionals involved in pastoral care ministries. Participants solidify what they already do well, increase their knowledge about topics critical to effective pastoral care, receive support, encouragement and consultation on their work, and integrate new knowledge and skills into their ministries. The class meets the second Tuesday of each month from September to June. (Read more)
Contact: Diane McClanahan
Register by August 29th.
Organic Ministry: Cultivating Soil and Soul
This course aimed at pastoral leaders builds on the participant's direct experience of creation within the culture of a small, diversified family farmstead. The farm serves as the context for practical and theological study of the nature of the church as household within the divine economy of Creation and Kingdom. Attention is given to those understandings and practices that make for the health of the individual and the household in its spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical, interpersonal, vocational, and creational dimensions. Participants enroll for a full year and gather monthly in groups of up to eight to spend a day of light farm work, spiritual reflection, and facilitated discussion. The class will meet on the first Monday of every month (except December) from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., February 2015 through January 2016. (Read more) |
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Des Moines Diversity Chorus Seeking New Members
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Looking for a great group of people to sing with? Try the Des Moines Diversity Chorus. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings 7:00-8:30 p.m. beginning August 25th at Westminster Church (Beaver and Franklin). Please visit www.desmoinesdiversitychorus.org for more information, or call Julie Murphy at 515-255-3576. |
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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 week unless requested to be included for a longer period of time.
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