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Iowa Interfaith Exchange Breakout Sessions
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Sunday, January 31, 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Drake University, Olmsted Center
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Panel Discussion: Religions of Des Moines' Refugee Communities
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Moderator: Tim Knepper, Drake University
Venerable Thich Nguyen Thong, Tu Vien Hong Duc Vietnamese Buddhist Temple
Imam Nijaz ef. Valjevcic, Ezan Islamic and Educational Center
Pastor Eugene Kiruhura, Urban Heights Covenant Church
Tanka Dhital, Bhutanese Hindu Temple
Des Moines' incredible religious diversity is richly informed by the immigrant and refugee communities it has welcomed. This panel will explore the histories, opportunities, and challenges of four such communities: the Vietnamese Buddhist temple on SW 9th (Tu Vien Hong Duc), the Bosnian Muslim mosque on Douglas (Ezan Islamic and Educational Center), the Swahili-speaking community from Burundi, Congo, and Rwanda that meets at Urban Heights Covenant Church, and the Bhutanese Hindu temple that meets in the basement of a private residence near Easter Lake.
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Islam as a Cultural System and the History of the Mother Mosque of America
Imam Taha Tawil, Mother Mosque of America
Imam Taha Tawil is the Executive Director of the Mother Mosque of America and serves as a Public Safety Chaplain for the Cedar Rapids Police Department. He was a Co-Founder of the Inter-Religious Council of Linn County and served as its President. He also served as a Civil Rights Commissioner for over 7 years for the City of Cedar Rapids.
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Soto Zen Buddhism in Iowa
Rev. Eido Bruce Epse, Des Moines Zen Center
Eido is a Soto Zen priest in the lineage of Dainin Kagagiri Roshi. In 1997, Eido received ordination. In 2010, he received Dharma transmission from his teacher Shoken Winecoff and completed zuise at Eiheiji Monastery and Sojiji Monastery in Japan.
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Panel Discussion: Orthodox Christian Practices in Des Moines
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Moderator: Tim Knepper, Drake University
Father Basil Hickman, St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Father Lev Smith, St. John the Wonderworker Russian Orthodox Church
Presbitera Ksenija Milinkovic, St. Demetrius Serbian Orthodox Church
Father Muauz, St. Teklehaimanot Eritrean Orthodox Church
Although it is arguably the oldest branch of Christianity, Orthodox Christianity and its diverse traditions remain relatively unknown to the American public. This panel will showcase four of the Orthodox Christian communities in Des Moines. We will hear about Orthodox Christianity's fidelity to tradition as well as its mystical theology and practices.
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A Current Look at Paganism/Wicca in Iowa
Deborah Maynard, Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans
Deborah Maynard is an ordained Wiccan Priestess. She will be speaking on what it's like for individuals in Iowa to come out of the broom closet (yes, that's what it's called), and how the community has come together in the past couple of decades. Deborah will also provide a brief overview of Paganism, Witchcraft, and Wicca, and how they compare to modern spiritual trends.
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Seeking a New Jerusalem: The Mormon Trails Across Iowa and Beyond
Dr. Steven F. Faux, Associate Professor of Psychology,
Drake University
19th century Iowa played a prominent role as early Mormons made their travels across the state seeking to build a New Jerusalem. These travels, often provoked by prejudice and persecution, represent an important chapter in the religious and social history of the Midwest.
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We sincerely hope you can join us on the afternoon of January 31 for the Iowa Interfaith Exchange! Questions? Contact Communications Manager Luke Elzinga at 515-277-6969 x10, or by emailing lelzinga@dmarcunited.org. |
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The Iowa Interfaith Exchange is presented by the Des Moines Area Religious Council and Drake University.
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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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