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eVoice - September 23, 2014
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In this eVoice, DMARC thanks supporters of the 12th Annual Colossal Cookie Sale, officially announces our 4th Annual David Bear Memorial Interfaith Lecture and analyzes the Census Report on Income and Poverty.
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Thank You for Your Support!
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Thank you to all those who purchased cookies during Hy-Vee's 12th Annual Colossal Cookie Sale! The sale ended yesterday, and we are eagerly awaiting the results. Thanks again to
Hy-Vee for this great promotion and lasting partnership! |
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4th Annual David Bear Memorial Interfaith Lecture Series
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Save the Date! The 4th Annual David Bear Memorial Interfaith Lecture Series will be held on November 11, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 924 Polk Blvd in Des Moines. The event is free and open to the public.
Speaking this year will be Rabbi Gershom Sizomu. Rabbi Sizomu is the spiritual leader of the Abayudaya Jews in Uganda. He is the chief rabbi of Uganda, and the first native-born black rabbi in Sub-Saharan Africa. |
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Report on Income and Poverty Reaffirms Slow Recovery
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On Tuesday, September 16, the United States Census Bureau released a report titled, "Income and Poverty in the United States: 2013." While the report found that the official poverty rate of the United States decreased in 2013 for the first time since 2006, the number of individuals living in poverty was not statistically different from 2012. This finding follows a trend of slow recovery for America's working and middle classes.
"Since January 2014, DMARC has served over 2,400 families that say they have never had to use a food pantry before," says DMARC Food Pantry Network Director Rebecca Whitlow. "This is a disturbing trend in our community when families that were previously able to make ends meet are now in need of food assistance."
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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,
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Interfaith Committee for Holocaust Remembrance Week
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The Des Moines Jewish Federation and the Iowa Council for Holocaust Education are seeking to form an interfaith committee to work on a Holocaust Remembrance Week program for presentation in mid-April.
If you are interested in being part of the interfaith committee, please contact Mark Finkelstein at jcrc@dmjfed.org. |
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Windsor Heights Lutheran Church Ribbon Cutting and Celebration
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Join Windsor Heights Mayor Diana Willits, other community leaders and members of Windsor Heights Lutheran Church for the official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their recent building renovation and expansion! Games and activities for children, ice cream, popcorn, snow cones and tours will take place from 3 pm to 5 pm. All are welcome!
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"Who Is Singing in Chinese?"
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David Peters will discuss his new book Who Is Singing in Chinese?, an account of Zen training and instruction centered on a 100-day practice period, a modern form adapted from the traditional style to match the busy life of employment, marriage, and leadership of a practice center.
The event will be held Sunday, September 28, from 8:00-10:00 a.m. at the Des Moines Zen Center, 822 35th Street in Des Moines.
David Peters is the abbot and senior dharma teacher of the Isthmus Zen Community of the Kwan Um School of Korean Zen located in Madison, Wisconsin. He has served in this position since 1997.
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Jane Foundation September Fair
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| The Jane Foundation is holding its 2014 September Fair benefit. The event will be held on Saturday, September 27, from 2-4 p.m. at Creative Visions, 1343 13th Street in Des Moines. A $10 donation at the door gains you access to local and ethnic appetizers, hands-on activities, live music, singing, dancing, silent auction and more! |
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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 nearly 40 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 member or partner 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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