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eVoice - January 20, 2015
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Community Garden Mini-Grants
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A community gardens mini grant opportunity is being provided by United Way of Central Iowa in partnership with Eat Greater Des Moines. Organizations eligible to apply include faith, school or community based gardens located in Polk, Dallas or Warren County. Applicants can request between $500 and $1,500. Applications are due January 30.
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February 3 Winter Thaw Sessions
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The Reclaiming Tradition
Come on a journey of reclaiming tradition. This session will discuss ancient rituals, invocations, exercises and magic. Kimberly will discuss the rebirth of this ancient religion of the great Goddess, the Reclaiming Tradition founded by Starhawk. Sometimes referred to as Wicca, this is a practice of witchcraft. Often misunderstood in our society, Kimberly will dispel the myths of witches and uncover why the Earth is the focus of this practice. Learn what this ancient religion is about and participate in a ritual experience using the elements.
Kimberly Kelley has been practicing witchcraft and facilitating rituals for 14 years. Early in 2000, Kimberly discovered the book Pagan Ways and she immediately knew she was Pagan. The connection to the Earth, the use of energy and the focus on intention changed her world forever. She took classes at Ancient Ways and eventually taught them. The foundation of the courses is based on The Spiral Dance, Starhawk's book outlining the Reclaiming Tradition's method of witchcraft. Kimberly comes to Winter Thaw in perfect love and perfect trust (a phrase all witches know). Her professional career gives her background in public speaking and group work.
The Transcendental Meditation Technique:
What Can TM Do For Me?
TM technique is a systematic means for turning the attention powerfully within to experience deeper levels of the mind until one settles to the simplest form of human awareness. Underlying all the elements is a unifying field. Once your body and mind is free of stress, one can appreciate the full value of all layers of creation, such as intelligence, energy, universal love and peace. TM is an effortless technique for developing the full potential of the mind and body to its maximum. Recommended by the American Heart Association, this presentation will explain the benefits of regular practice, including a Brain Wave Coherence demo.
Anne Flodihn Shook became a teacher of the TM technique in Spain, 1973. After studying with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi she began teaching in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout the US including Orange County California, New York, Seattle, and currently in Fairfield and Des Moines. She has fond memories teaching the TM technique to children in schools of India and working with the David Lynch Foundation, teaching the TM technique to military suffering from PTSD. She enjoys specializing in TM programs for women and children. Through the years Anne has participated in many global TM program initiatives promoting cultural integrity, world harmony and peace.
The Wind Moving Over the Waters: Elements in/of Biblical Texts
This course will explore a few of the many biblical texts that feature the elements as key aspects of creation and of humanity's relationship to the rest of creation. Recognizing some of the word plays in the Hebrew and Greek texts (earthlings from Earth and wind that is also spirit/God's breath) can help us learn to live more responsibly in our shared home.
Jan Everhart is an ordained United Methodist elder (since 1981) and now an Associate Professor of Religion at Simpson College, with an academic specialty in Biblical Studies. Her research interests include ecological readings of biblical texts and gender studies related to the Bible.
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Winter Thaw features four nights of sessions, and participants can attend one session each evening of Winter Thaw. Information and registration for Winter Thaw is available online at dmarcunited.org/winterthaw. Student discounts are available.
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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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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 7-8:30 beginning February 2nd at Westminster Church (Beaver and Franklin). Please see our website www.desmoinesdiversitychorus.org for more info or call Julie Murphy at 255-3576.
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"The Soldier's Tale" presented by Westminster Fine Arts
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Saturday, January 31, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 1, 3:00 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Westminster Fine Arts presents The Soldier's Tale by Igor Stravinsky. Written during World War I, the story tells of a weary soldier who sells his soul for riches only to find that life's simplest pleasures are most rewarding. Free. Childcare provided.
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Joan Becker - "A Mother's Story"
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Sunday, February 8, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Plymouth UCC, 4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
Joan Becker will share her story of the challenges she faced trying to get help for her son. Joan's son, Mark Becker, was convicted of murdering Parkersburg coach Ed Thomas. Joan offers a message of hope that resonates with people of faith. Learn how to help families dealing with mental illness to speak out and not feel helpless or alone. A light lunch will be available and a free will offering will be taken.
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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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