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eVoice - February 17, 2015
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We have seen again this week - in the United States, in Libya, and in Denmark - that people of faith are being killed at least in part because of their faith. It may seem as if we are far removed from the carnage here in Des Moines, but we are not. All those who were attacked, all those who have died, are our brothers and sisters, regardless of belief. We may not be able to embrace the victims in any other way than in our hearts and our prayers, but we can embrace a different future.
When and where you can today, reach out to those of other faith traditions, who are truly all around you, and let them know that they are not alone. Let them know that, in this community, we all sit, stand, kneel, and pray, together.
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Apply Now to Intern with DMARC/Move the Food this Summer!
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The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) and the Move the Food initiative are looking for a creative, outgoing person with strong interpersonal and organizational skills to serve as a Food Education and Nutrition Multimedia Intern. This person will play a vital role in a new community-focused campaign to provide information on nutrition, healthy recipes, and food preparation for food pantry clients in the Greater Des Moines area.
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Free Iowa Wild Ticket with a Donation of Canned Fruit
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Help support the DMARC Food Pantry Network and get free Iowa Wild tickets! Donate a canned fruit item at the Iowa Wild game on Tuesday, February 24, and receive one free ticket to a future game! Remember, healthy versions are always better! We prefer fruit canned in water or 100% juice, rather than heavy syrup.
The Iowa Wild will be playing the Grand Rapids Griffins on February 24, starting at 7:00 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena. Tickets are available online or at the door. |
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Two Early Event Opportunities for Gardeners
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Extending the Season for Vegetable Gardening
Saturday, February 21, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Parish Hall, St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
24th and Ashworth Road, West Des Moines
Join the Faith & Grace Garden to learn some tips and techniques of cold weather gardening to make the fullest use of your space and time. The ideas, concepts and tools are intended to help the home or market gardener start vegetable growing earlier in the spring, extend the harvest later into the fall, and even overwinter some plants for a real early start. May include a panel discussion with some local people making use of high tunnels in the area.
Dan Goldman is a local horticulturist who provides technical consulting and training on both a paid and volunteer basis. He has formal degrees in vegetable production and horticulture, with research experience in several states. He will be providing a short, complimentary, introductory training session at no charge on behalf of the Faith and Grace Garden.
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2nd Annual It's Almost Spring Meeting
Saturday, February 28, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hiatt Middle School, 1214 East 15th Street
Join Eat Greater Des Moines and FoodCorps Des Moines for a morning of networking, resource sharing, and garden planning for the 2015 growing season.
Members of school, community, and faith-based gardens are invited to come to connect with one another and with local professionals to share tools and tips. If you are part of a garden group with an organization, we encourage you to bring several of your cohorts so you can leave with a solid plan for this spring!
Learn more here, or contact chelsea.krist@foodcorps.org or amy.joens@foodcorps.org.
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Panel Discussion: Water's Role in Religious Traditions
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Tonight is the final night of Winter Thaw 2015! For the last session, we will be hosting an interfaith discussion panel, "Water's Role in Religious Traditions." Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. and the discussion will begin at 7:00 p.m. Winter Thaw is held at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 924 Polk Blvd.
The list of panelists includes Rev. Mark Stringer, minister at First Unitarian Church of Des Moines; Dr. Rizwan Shah, retired pediatrician and active member of Des Moines' Muslim community; Rabbi Steven Edelman-Blank, rabbi of Tifereth Israel Synagogue; Baljit Virdi, software engineer and member of the Iowa Sikh Association; and Carmen Lampe Zeitler, Executive Director of Children and Family Urban Movement (CFUM) and ordained minister in the American Baptist Churches USA.
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Housing Trust Fund Survey
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The Polk County Housing Trust Fund (PCHTF) is developing Housing Tomorrow, the region's first plan for housing. The plan will address the health, financial, and environmental impacts of housing necessary for Greater Des Moines to grow and prosper well into the future. Housing Tomorrow cannot be written without the help of individuals (like you!) who make up this community. Please take five minutes to participate in this survey.
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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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Canned Fruit
canned in water or juice
not in heavy syrup
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February 17
February 20-22
Westminster Fine Arts Presents "The Mountaintop"
February 21 Extending the Season for Vegetable Gardening
February 23
February 24
February 26
February 28 2nd Annual It's Almost Spring Meeting |
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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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Liberation Theology Speaker
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Tuesday, February 24, 6:30 p.m.
Des Moines Intentional Eucharistic Community
3300 University, Des Moines
Katherine Pater, Presbyterian minister and the mission co-worker for Our Sister Parish in Berlin, El Salvador, will give a at talk at Des Moines Intentional Eucharistic Community on Liberation Theology. Liberation Theology has been described by Phillip Berryman as "an interpretation of Christian faith through the poor's suffering, their struggle and hope, and a critique of society and the Catholic faith and Christianity through the eyes of the poor".
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Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Reception
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Monday, February 23, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thoreau Center, 3500 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines
Honorary Guest: Senator Pam Jochum, President of the Iowa Senate
Reservations: Requested by Wednesday, February 18. They may be made by email (actionfund@interfaithallianceiowa.org), phone (515.279.8715), or mail.
Cost: Suggested minimum donation of $50 per person to attend.
Strengthen our 2015 legislative advocacy work even more by becoming a host of the Loving Faith & Freedom Reception.
Host levels available (click on the level of your choice):
You may also purchase individual tickets for a minimum of $50.
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Slow Cooker Drive at Grace Lutheran
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Grace Lutheran Church at 3010 52nd St. in Des Moines is having a slow cooker drive (new pots only please) from Feb. 22-Mar. 29 and we invite anyone to participate. The pots are for nutrition classes that are taught by a specialist at Iowa State Extension in coordination with the Coalition in Support of Hungry Children. Participants in the classes learn how to make nutritious meals in slow cookers and then take home the donated pots for their families.
You may bring the slow cookers of any size to Grace Lutheran Church and leave them on the table that will be located in the entrance area (use the doors by the landscaped entrance off the parking lot) between 7am and 6pm Monday through Friday, or you may bring them directly to the office on Monday through Friday from 9am-1pm. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Johnson at stephaniejohnson@q.com. Thank you for your part in the fight to end hunger.
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Volunteer in Missions Trip to Israel and Palestine
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If you have always wanted to travel to the Holy Land please consider joining us for a Volunteer in Mission trip scheduled for September 12-25, 2015. This trip will be a wonderful combination of sightseeing, project work and time spent with our Christian brothers and sisters and those of the other Abrahamic faiths communities.
We will be spending four nights in the Galilee region in the city of Ibillin and eight nights in Bethlehem. Scheduled sightseeing includes Nazareth, Basilica of the Annunciation, a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mount of the Beatitudes, Dead Sea, Jericho, Mount of Temptation, Qumran, Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Mount Zion, Last Supper Room, Garden Tomb, Bethany, Lazarus Tomb, the Old City of Jerusalem, Wailing Wall, Dome of the Rock, the Via Dolorosa, Church of the Resurrection, Hebron, Tomb of the Patriarchs, Nativity Church, the Shepherd's Field and a number of other sites.
We will also be spending parts of six of our days working on project/s best suited to our skills. The rest of our time will be spent visiting various projects that receive church funding including a home for the handicapped, an elderly care center, a refugee camp, and a conflict resolution center.
If you are interested in receiving more information or would like an application, please contact the team leader Christine Anders at 515-240-0314. She can also be reached at Christine@dmfirstchurch.org. This trip is being scheduled through the United Methodist Liaison in Jerusalem but all are welcome to join us.
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Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant
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Capitol Hill Christian Church, 3322 E. 25th Street, Des Moines, has an opening for an Administrative Assistant. The 8-hour a week position requires flexible business hours. Computer duties include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Power Point. Other duties include meeting the public and assisting the pastor as directed. Organizational skills are a must. Position pays $10/hour.
Contact Pastor Brown at 515-266-6283 or send resume to chcc25@msn.com to apply. Capitol Hill Christian Church is an equal opportunity employer. |
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Job Openings at Christian Opportunity Center in Indianola and Des Moines
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Christian Opportunity Center is seeking outgoing, positive, dedicated team members for the following Indianola and Des Moines positions:
Living Skills Advisor (Indianola & Des Moines)
- Responsible to provide interactive training in a home environment by assisting with a variety of daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, grooming, etc.
- Full and part-time positions available as well as a unique 24 hour position with 7 days off every 3rd week.
- Generous paid-time off and other benefits provided.
Employment Specialist (Indianola)
- Looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person who can match the skills and abilities of people with disabilities with the employment needs of local businesses.
- Position requirements include the ability to teach adults with disabilities, to effectively build relationships with area employers and strong computer skills.
- Full-time position with day hours Tuesday-Saturday.
Work Skills Supervisor (Indianola)
- Supervise and train people with disabilities in a vocational setting for the purpose of improving their work/social skills and the overall quality of their life.
- Full-time position available with day hours.
- Friendly, caring environment!
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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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