eVoice - October 6, 2015
Next Tuesday: 5th Annual David Bear Lecture
You are invited to the 5th Annual David Bear Memorial Interfaith Lecture Series featuring Yaakov Ariel, author of An Unusual Relationship: Evangelical Christians and Jews.

Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 PM
Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 924 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50312
Dr. Yaakov Ariel will provide a comprehensive picture of the unusual relationship that has developed between evangelical Christians and Jews. He will explore the theological roots of the evangelical attitudes, point to the historical development of the interaction between the two communities of faith, and examine the actual manifestation of the enchantment. This includes extensive missionary work among the Jews and pro-Zionist activity.
 
His presentation will also look at the contemporary Israeli-evangelical friendly relationship and the political support evangelicals have offered Israel, as well as the Jewish, Christian and Muslim reactions to this relationship.

This event is free and open to the public.

The David Bear Memorial Interfaith Lecture Series is made possible by a legacy left by David Bear, a prominent Des Moines architect and businessman for more than 50 years. A member and leader at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, he was a pioneer in breaking down barriers among people of all faiths.
 
In addition to his many other professional community affiliations, he served as president of the Des Moines Area Religious Council in 1992, and was president of the DMARC Foundation in 1989 and 1990. He continued to serve as a board member of the Foundation until his death in the spring of 2010. In his honor, the Bear family has established the David Bear Memorial Interfaith Lecture Series.
Iowa Hunger Summit, October 13
The Iowa Hunger Summit is held each year during the World Food Prize's week of events in October at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. It kicks off the events, preceding the Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium, also known as the "Borlaug Dialogue."  The Iowa Hunger Summit gathers several hundred leaders from across Iowa representing community organizations, business and industry, state and local government, social agencies, churches and religious communities, schools and universities, and other groups that lead or participate in projects to confront hunger.

DMARC will be hosting an afternoon breakout session, "Changing Habits: Food and Nutrition Education in Food Pantries," held at 1:30 p.m. on October 13.
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The Comparison Project Lecture this Thursday
What is death and dying in Tibetan Buddhism? Join The Comparison Project, as seven Tibetan Buddhist monks offer a presentation on death and dying as well as a demonstration of prayers, rituals, and dances related to death and dying. In particular, the monks will perform "Chod," a ritual meditation on death to cut away attachments, and "Skeleton Dance," a ritual dance of death to cultivate mindfulness of impermanence.
 
Seven monks from Labrang Tashikyil Monastery in Dehra Dun, India are touring the United States in 2015-16 to teach dharma, educate the public about the culture and religion of Tibet, and to raise funds for their monastery. The tour is being coordinated by the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington, Indiana. It is the third such tour by the monastery.
Des Moines Area Religious Council

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,
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Community Announcements
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.
46th Des Moines Area Hunger Hike
Sunday, October 11, 1:30 p.m.
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Held each year since 1969, the Des Moines Area Hunger Hike is the opening event of Hunger Awareness Week, just before World Food Day (October 16th). It is the grassroots forerunner to the Iowa Hunger Summit on Tuesday, and capped by the World Food Prize award Thursday night. More than fifty congregations participated in this community-wide effort in 2014.

All interested persons are invited to join this 46th Annual Hunger Hike by walking and turning in contributions collected beforehand. Individuals or groups of walkers from congregations or other organizations are welcome. 

No prior registration needed. Collection packets may be obtained by emailing desmoineshungerhike@gmail.com. 

Donations may also be mailed to: Des Moines Area Hunger Hike, P.O. Box 489, Des Moines, IA 50302 or made on-site at www.desmoineshungerhike.org. 

The Des Moines Area Hunger Hike is an autonomous non-profit organization composed entirely of volunteers who take pride in holding promotional expenses to less than three percent of receipts so that more hungry people may be fed.
Waste Not, Want Not: How Food Recovery Can End Hunger in the 21st Century
Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 p.m.
Sussman Theater, Olmsted Center, Drake

Come join national speaker Ben Simon in the fight against hunger and food waste while learning about innovative solutions across the nation! Ben has reached incredible success through his entrepreneurial work in the name of fighting hunger. A Q+A and refreshments will follow the lecture.

This event is co-sponsored by Next Course - Food Recovery Network at Drake, Drake Environmental Action League, and Drake Agriculture and Environmental Law Association.
An Evening with George Winston
On October 9, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., First Christian Church is hosting George Winston, the "rural folk" pianist who was largely responsible for the alternative instrumental music phenomenon of the 1980s and 90s with classic releases on Wyndham Hill such as Autumn, December, and Winter Into Spring. Raised in Montana, Mr. Winston was influenced by his time in Florida and Mississippi and incorporates R&B, rock, stride and jazz styles into his music. This event is a concert that will benefit the fine arts ministry at First Christian Church Des Moines and KFMG 99.1. Mr. Winston also asks that concertgoers bring canned food items as a donation to the DMARC Food Pantry.

Save on ticket pricing by buying online before the event instead of at the door: $20 adults, $15 students. Purchase tickets online here.
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 2014, the DMARC Food Pantry Network assisted more than 41,000 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.
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.