eVoice - November 10, 2015
New Issue of The Voice Now Available
The Nov/Dec/Jan 2015-16 issue ofThe Voice is now available.
The Comparison Project Lecture on 11/19
The central focus for Christians has been on the death of Jesus Christ; it is his dying and death and resurrection that have shaped what Christians have believed, taught, and hoped. In this lecture, some of the implications and limits of this model for death will be brought to light. While we recognize enormous diversity in practice and actual experiences of Christians, some issues persist in the way this tradition has understood how death fits within the totality of human existence. 

Lucy Bregman has been at Temple University since 1974 and is the author of multiple books on death and dying, including Death in the Midst of Life, Beyond Silence, and Preaching Death. She has also chaired the American Academy of Religion's program unit on Death, Dying, and the Beyond. 
Des Moines Area Religious Council

1435 Mulberry Street

Des Moines, IA 50309

 

515-277-6969
Thanksgiving Dinner
  • green beans
  • carrots
  • onions
  • mixed veggies
  • potatoes
  • sweet potatoes
  • pumpkin
  • squash
  • apple sauce
  • cranberries
  • fresh fruit
  • stuffing mix
  • gravy 
Community Calendar
November 15

November 17

November 19-20

November 21

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.
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.
Job Opening at Urbandale Food Pantry
The Urbandale Food Pantry is looking for an operations assistant to check in clients using the ServicePoint computer program. This position requires the ability to work with a diverse clientele in a compassionate and dignified manner.

Hours are Monday-Thursday 1:30 - 6:45 P.M. and Saturdays from 7:45 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. For more information, please visit www.urbandalefoodpantry.org.

Deadline for applications is December 1, 2015.
How Do We Become Agents of Mercy?
On Sunday, November 15, from 2:30-5:00 p.m., Jack Jezreel, President & Founder of JustFaith Ministries, will present a workshop on Pope Francis' vision of a mission-oriented Church at Sacred Heart Church in West Des Moines. Jack is a dynamic speaker who will not only inspire and energize those who attend, but he will also provide tools to help you and your church community delve deeper into our life of faith, our call to love deeply, and the courage to make a difference in the lives of our sisters and brothers in need.

This workshop is a great way to kick-off the "Year of Mercy" and will also include information about the JustFaith program.  There is no fee for the workshop; only a freewill offering will be taken.  For more information, contact Susie Tierney at the Center for Social Ministry, 515-782-3054 or centerforsocialministry@gmail.com.
Liberation Theology Lecture
Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 PM
Des Moines Intentional Eucharistic Community
3300 University Avenue

Rev. Katherine Pater, Our Sister Parish Mission Co-Worker for the Des Moines Presbytery's Berlin, El Salvador mission, will give a talk on the topic of liberation theology. All are welcome!
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.