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eVoice - September 30, 2014
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In this eVoice, we invite you to join us at the Iowa Hunger Summit and Des Moines Zombie Walk. There are also upcoming community events, which can be found below.
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The Iowa Hunger Summit will be held on Tuesday, October 14, at the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines. The annual summit of groups and individuals involved in projects to confront hunger was established by The World Food Prize Foundation as a means to celebrate Iowa's success in fighting hunger and poverty and to unite in further action against both.
DMARC is excited to once again be participating in the Iowa Hunger Summit, and we hope to see you there! The event is free and open to the public, but participants must register before and present their ticket at the door. |
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Des Moines Zombie Walk 2014 this Weekend
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Central Iowa Shelter & Services' Des Moines Zombie Walk will be held this Saturday, October 4, in Downtown Des Moines. CISS is a partner pantry site within the DMARC Food Pantry Network. DMARC will have a stand in the Kids' Zone Bazaar. Come stop by and say, "BRAAIINSS!"
If you haven't already registered for the Des Moines Zombie Walk, make sure to do so! They are also still in need of volunteers. For more information, visit www.desmoineszombiewalk.com. |
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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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Administrative Assistant
Windsor Presbyterian Church in Windsor Heights, IA, is searching for a part-time administrative assistant. They hope to find a person of faith to help in their ministries and mission.
20 hours per week. Salary dependent on experience. Email your resume to info@windsorpc.org. |
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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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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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Living Our Faith - Responding to God's Call
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If you've been trying to put your FAITH into ACTION, the Center for Social Ministry has a new program for YOU! During this 7-week program, you'll have the chance to define and match your skills and passions with service opportunities or faith formation opportunities. We'll have a service fair for you to discern where you might want to learn or serve - then a chance to "test-drive" your choice. During each session, we'll also get together to pray, share our experiences, and reflect on our journey. Join us! You never know how living YOUR faith will change your life!
- Who: Anyone interested in growing in their faith and making a difference - locally or globally
- How much: $40 per person. Includes all information and resources for the program. Scholarships are available.
- When & Where:
- American Friend's Meeting Place, Mondays, 11am - 1pm, beginning the week of October 12 OR
- Our Lady's Immaculate Heart, Sunday early evenings, 4 - 6pm, beginning the week of October 12.
For more information contact Susie Tierney at 515-782-3054 or centerforsocialministry@gmail.com.
Download the Living Our Faith brochure here.
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Sesshin at Des Moines Zen Center
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A sesshin is a meditation retreat that offers a chance to deepen your meditation practice. Sesshins can vary in length and schedule but usually consist of multiple sessions of walking and sitting meditation, a formal meal, a dharma talk, a short work period and chants.
The retreat begins Friday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m., at the Des Moines Zen Center, with an orientation, sitting meditation (zazen) and the recitation of the Fukanzazengi (page 20). Saturday begins at 8:00 a.m. and will finish at 5:30 p.m. with a potluck. Additional sutras chanted on Saturday will include Jijuyu Zammai (page 16) and the Dai Hi Shin Dharani (page 14).
No prerequesites for participation in the retreat. Experience with a few sessions of zazen is encouraged. Email the Des Moines Zen Center if you plan on joining the retreat so enough tea and lunch is prepared. Donations to cover the costs of the retreat are welcomed.
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Join First United Methodist Church in Des Moines for an Organ and Oboe Concert on Saturday, October 5, at 4:00 p.m.
This concert will feature Larry Allen, Director of Music and Organist at Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church, Pittsburgh and Scott Bell, endowed oboe chair, Pittsburgh Symphony.
This family friendly concert will feature George Ackerley's "Sweet for Mother Goose" that will be narrated by Miriam Kenning. Other selections include pieces by Haydn, Bach, Schumann and Kalliwoda.
The concert is free and open to the public. |
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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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