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Notice: Updated Disclaimer
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DMARC has adopted a new disclaimer for the eVoice. Please note the changes below.
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 materials by individuals or organizations. We gladly promote events and programs from partners that are connected to our mission, and related to the topic of hunger, poverty, interfaith relations, religious education or the arts. 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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Congratulations, Polk County River Place Food Pantry, on Your Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening!
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From left: DMARC Executive Director Sarai Rice, Polk County Supervisors John Mauro,
Angela Connolly and Tom Hockensmith. Photo by Luke Elzinga/DMARC.
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On Monday, August 10, Polk County River Place Food Pantry held an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony to officially unveil the new pantry facility.
Since opening in March, Polk County River Place Food Pantry is now serving more families per month than any other partner pantry in the DMARC Food Pantry Network.
Congratulations on the official opening! DMARC is excited to partner with the county in their mission to end hunger in Polk County. |
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5th Annual David Bear Memorial Interfaith Lecture Series
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Have You Considered Setting Up a Recurring Gift with DMARC?
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Recurring gifts provide steady, predictable revenue that ensures DMARC can respond with much-needed help, even during times of peak pantry use.
Making a recurring gift allows you to provide a very significant yearly donation through smaller installments. For example, a recurring gift of $5 each month results in a $60 annual gift; $10 monthly = $120/year; $25 monthly = $300/year and $100 monthly = $1,200/year.
Setting up a recurring DMARC gift is safe and convenient, and the gift can be stopped at any time. To learn more, or to set up your gift online, visit dmarcunited.org/donate/set-up-a-recurring-gift. Call 515-277-6969 for more details or to request a recurring gift form. |
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Singers/Musicians Wanted for Harvest Service
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Are you in a church choir, or do you just love to sing? DMARC would like to pass on a unique opportunity for you to get involved in raising money for the Food Pantry Network!
A Harvest Service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 10:30 a.m. at Union Park United Methodist Church, 2305 E 12th Street in Des Moines. The service will raise funds to be donated to fill DMARC pantry shelves with food. A BBQ/Potluck with more entertainment will follow the service. Director Jennifer Shide is currently looking for singers and musicians to perform in the Harvest Service! If you are interested, please contact her at jfootesings@msn.com by this Saturday, August 15. |
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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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Peaches
canned in water or
light syrup
not in heavy syrup
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September 13-26
13th Annual Hy-Vee Colossal Cookie Sale
September 19
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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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Beyond Matzo Balls Featured Recipes at Kitchen Collage
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Friday, August 14, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Des Moines Social Club's Culinary Loft
900 Mulberry Street, Des Moines
Sponsored by Teresa Adams-Tomka of Kitchen Collage.
Join the Iowa Jewish Historical Society for this unique and fun demonstration of recipes from Beyond Matzo Balls: Celebrating 100 Years of Jewish Cooking. Food and wine provided. Seating is limited. $100 donation per person. Includes a complimentary copy of Beyond Matzo Balls.
Reservations can be made online or through the Iowa Jewish Historical Society, 515-987-0899 x216.
For more information call Kitchen Collage, 515-270-8202.
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Crossroads: Using Religion to Discriminate
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Friday, August 21, 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Plymouth Congregational Church
4126 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines
Crossroads is a civility project of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa.
Using Religion to Discriminate: How Federal and State RFRAs Redefine Religious Freedom
With increasing frequency, we are seeing individuals and institutions claiming a right to discriminate - by refusing to provide care, employment, or services to women and LGBT people - based on religious objections. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 was used to deny some women contraceptive coverage required under the ACA, and state RFRAs have been used to try to bypass state civil rights laws. What was the real intent of RFRA, how does it impact us today, and where do some cross the line into misuse of these laws? Join Rita Bettis, Legal Director of the ACLU of Iowa, to learn more about this important issue and how it impacts Iowans.
Reservations must be received by Tuesday, August 18, and may be made at info@interfaithallianceiowa.org or by calling 515.279.8715. Cost is $10 per individual and is payable at the door. If you make a reservation and are unable to attend, payment for your reservation is appreciated if you do not cancel by the Tuesday deadline.
This venue has a hearing loop and those with telecoils may use them.
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St. Timothy's Episcopal Church Seeks Part-Time Organist
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Music is an important part of the life of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church. Under the leadership of the Rector and under the direction of the Director of Music, the church organist exercises an important ministry that serves both the congregation and the greater community. Competency with the organ and piano, available most Sundays and all Feast Days, and a basic understanding of Episcopal liturgy helpful. 5- 10 hours per week. Salary commensurate with experience and skills. For more information, contact the Director of Music at 225-2020 or sttimsepis@msn.com.
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Chuck Farr has a Lowrey Pageant electric organ he is looking to donate to a congregation or organization that needs ones.
The organ, complete with all the bells and whistles, is smaller in size than a piano and is in good shape.
If interested, please contact Chuck Farr at 515-255-1340. |
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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 materials by individuals or organizations. We gladly promote events and programs from partners that are connected to our mission, and related to the topic of hunger, poverty, interfaith relations, religious education or the arts. 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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