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Winter Thaw 2015 Registration Now Open
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Winter Thaw 2015: An Interfaith and Cultural Look at the Classical Elements
Winter Thaw is an adult education opportunity with faith leaders from diverse backgrounds teaching classes on faith traditions, rituals, and beliefs, as well as cultural and modern interpretations.
Winter Thaw 2015 will be held on the following Tuesdays from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.: January 27, February 3, 10 & 17. This year we will be exploring the classical elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) through the scope of religions and cultures. Classes will be held at Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
For information on courses and registration, please visit dmarcunited.org/winterthaw. Student discounts are available. Questions? Contact us at info@dmreligious.org. |
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Second Conference for Faith and Learning
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First Christian Church will be hosting its second Conference for Faith & Learning on January 16 and 17. The topic is Economic Justice: What is our faith response to the fact that earnings growth for the richest Americans has been outpacing the income growth of the lower and middle classes since the 1970s?
On Friday night, a documentary will be screened and discussed, and Saturday, January 17 will include two keynotes: Ryan Arnold, Senior Minister at First Christian Church, will provide a theological perspective and Sarai Rice, DMARC Executive Director, will provide a community perspective; additional break-out sessions will be led by church members. Suggested donations of $5 per person are requested and children and youth activities will be provided. |
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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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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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Human Trafficking: The IOWA Impact
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Saturday, January 10, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Aldersgate UMC, 3600 75th St., Urbandale
"Human trafficking has a global, national, and Iowa presence. Guest speaker Sonia Parras Konrad is an international human rights attorney with knowledge of trafficking in our state. Sponsored by Aldersgate United Methodist Women, this program is free and open to all interested adults and youth."
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Westminster's Anchor Coffee House Presents John Gorka
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Saturday, January 10, 7:00 p.m.
Westminster Prebyterian Church
"Anchor Coffee House presents John Gorka, a world-renowned singer-songwriter offering rich, multi-faceted music with depth, beauty & emotion. Many well-known artists have played Gorka's songs. Coffee, tea, desserts available for purchase. Free childcare.
Tickets $15/advance and $20/door. They are available in the church office, 274-1534; at westpres.org; or at Uptempo Music in Beaverdale."
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Merton Centenary Panel Discussion
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Campaign Nonviolence-Iowa is sponsoring a Thomas Merton centenary celebration on Saturday, January 31, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Des Moines Intentional Eucharistic Community, 3300 University, Des Moines.
"Thomas Merton: A Voice for Our Times" is free and open to the public. Merton's life and writings offer a prophetic vision of continuing relevance--his contemplation and action, his commitment to social justice and nonviolence, his ecumenism, his ecological sensibility. Panel speakers include Dr. Marilyn Hendricks, head of the new Dubuque chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society; Paul Witmer, pastor of Covenant Christian Church; and Patrick J. McDonald, Des Moines psychotherapist.
A full schedule is available at www.cnv-iowa.org. For more information, please contact Cynthia Ingham, at cynthia.ingham@gmail.com.
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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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