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RDG Dahlquist Studios hosting Open Studio this Saturday!
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| RDG Dahlquist Art Studio will again host Open Studio, Feb 4, 2012. Everyone is welcome. Click image for more info and a flyer to post. |
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DMARC Interfaith Youth Program - next meeting is February 9th,
gathering for their first multi-faith service project!
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On February 9th, CItY will team up with Youth group KWAKers (Kids with a Kause) to prepare 12 casseroles for Hope Ministries.
Location: Grace Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove Ave., Des Moines, Iowa
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2012 Calendar
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See discount pricing!
Check out these gorgeous calendars from the Center for Social Ministry.
DMARC gets 20% of proceeds from calendars sold through our office.
(Would make nice gifts.)
Click image for more information.
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Be sure to check out this 6-minute video summary of what we do and why.
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Check out this wonderful 6-minute video that summarizes what we do and why. With thanks to DSM Living and Elisabeth Ballstadt, Food Pantry Network Director.
And of course with thanks to all our congregations, partners, volunteers, and supporters -- we do this together!
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10 Reasons to Come to the Soup Supper
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The 6th Annual DMARC Soup Supper is Sunday, April 1, 2012.
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Feinstein Challenge is coming soon
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| Increase your giving impact, March 1-April 30, 2012, through the Feinstein Challenge. Click image for more information. |
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for regular MovetheFood updates, let us serve you daily:
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Food assistance application stations
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We have opened eight computer stations around the metro, staffed with trained assistants, to help people apply for food assistance. Even if you have previously applied and were turned down, we encourage you to apply again as the criteria has recently changed. For more information, click the image.
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Send us your name, phone number, email address, website address, title of event or announcement, sponsoring organization, and a one sentence description. Send to info@dmreligious.org
DMARC reserves the right to edit submissions.
NOTE: Expiration dates are listed at the end of each news piece. If you'd like your news to run again, please be in contact with us. Thanks!
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Disclaimer: The Des Moines Area Religious Council makes every effort to provide accurate and useful general information in its E-Voice, but accept no liability for the use of the material by individuals or organizations. We gladly distribute information from 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 month unless requested to be included for a longer period of time.
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Recruiting for the DMARC Community Engagement Committee
If you're interested in:
- Exploring the variety of faith traditions in Des Moines
- Helping to plan interfaith events that strengthen our community
- Helping the community understand the needs of low-income families in the midst of a recession
- Meeting interesting people who care about these things as much as you do
DMARC is looking for you!!!! The Des Moines Area Religious Council is creating a volunteer Community Engagement Committee that will help the people of Des Moines learn about each other's needs and each other's faith traditions. This committee will replace previous committees on Interfaith Engagement and Education, both of which have been on hiatus for a couple of years. Our first meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. If you'd like to help, contact Sarai Rice at sarai@dmreligious.org or 515-277-6969.
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Public service announcements
Johnston Partnership Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner
February 21, 2012, 5-7 p.m.
Summit Middle School, 9500 Windsor Parkway, Johnston Iowa
Entertainment by Johnston Station Jazz Band. Chefs: Johnston Kiawanis. All proceeds to to the Johnston Partnership, funding the the Johnston Food Pantry, one of the 12-sites in the DMARC Food Pantry Network. Advanced ticket $5, $6 at the door. Children under 3 eat free. For more information call 515-868-1357. To download flyer to post, click here. 2/21 Free Tutoring in Citizenship/ESL
Do you want to become a United States citizen? Do you want to learn English or improve your English language skills? John Engstrom, experienced ESL and Citizenship teacher can help. Free tutoring in English or Spanish. Click here for a flyer in English and Spanish. For more information, call John Engstrom at 515-224-4539. 2/15 Cooking Together, Cooking Forever (CTCF)
is an exciting new program and a joint venture between ConAgra Foods Foundation, Giant Eagle Supermarkets and Programs for Sustainable Change. CTCF was developed as a four month comprehensive, multi-media program for parents with children ages 9 to 16. CTCF is a comprehensive, multi-media, 4 month program consisting of 8 education webisodes, enrichment materials,and optional school components.For more information visit http://youtube.com/watch?v=RT7EF6Wy1b4 2/15 Christ the King-Senior Housing
 Anawim Housing is accepting applications for this project. We anticipate the building to be completed by mid January 2012. Applicant or if two people applying, one applicant must be 55 years of age or older. 28 units of one and two bedroom units located off SW 9th St. This is a tax credit project; therefore, applicant will need to be income qualified. Additional criteria applies as well. Contact Roxana if you are interested in additional information. 244-8308. Click here for more info on criteria. For pre-application form, click here. 2/15 LADOS Life after Death of Spouse
You are not alone. This DMARC-sponsored support group
meets the second Sunday evening of each month at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, 42nd St. and Ingersoll, Des Moines. For more information contact LADOS Coordinator Connie Coy-Walker 515-255-2229.
"Don't Eat Alone"
Any widowed person is welcome to join this group which meets every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Olive Garden, 3600 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines. This program is an offshoot of the LADOS (see above) support group for widowed people. For more information, contact LADOS Coordinator Connie Coy Walker, 515-255-2229.
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Faith community news
Cool Congregations Workshop
Saturday, March 3, 1-4 p.m.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat
a program of Iowa Interfaith Power & Light
Three hour workshop followed by a tour of the energy efficient features and sustainable practices of the Retreat. People of faith across Iowa are caring for God's creation by solving climate change in their own homes and saving money in the process.
Christ Among Us: The Churches of Des Moines
An exhibit of 200 photos of churches of the Des Moines area taken by Jim Zeller.Exibit from Jan 18 - Feb 8. Exhibit hours are M-F, 11 s.m. - 2 p.m. At Catholic Pastoral Center Jan 18-Feb 8. Jim Zeller of St. George Greek Orthodox Church has spent years photographing and preparing this exhibit. 2/8
"Earth Words" Sermon Contest
Iowa Interfaith Power & Light is pleased to announce its annual Earth Words Sermon Contest to coincide with the national Interfaith Power & Light Preach-in, the weekend of Feb 10-12. This is an opportunity for faith leaders of all religious traditions to remember their connection to the Earth and to inspire their congregations to faithful action on environmental stewardship. Winning sermons will be shared through Iowa IPL's newsletter and website. In addition, prizes will be awarded for the top three sermons. Check with http://www.kintera.org/autogen/home/default.asp?ievent-1002000 or contact Susan Guy at director@iowaipl.org 2/12
Juvenile Justice Week of Faith & Healing
Feb 12-18,2012
Join with DMARC congregations in prayer and activities appropriate to each faith tradition to support Iowa's incarcerated youth and their victims. Info and suggestions for prayer and activities available at ic4jj.org under Resources Page. Iowa Coalition 4 Juvenile Justice, P.O. Box 41005, Des Moines 50311
Mardi Gras Event to Remember!
February 18 from 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at the
Catholic Pastoral Center
A fundraiser for the Center for Social Ministry and Catholic Charities. Adult Event with Costumes, Jazz, hors d-oerves, cocktails, dancing. A one-of-a-kind event to help prepare for Lent.
Suggested Donation: $40 per individual or $75 per couple.
Location: Catholic Pastoral Center - proceeds will support social justice related issues. Reserve on line at www.CatholicCharitiesDM.org
2012 St. Mark Gallery Kick-off
artists work on display: January 20-February 24, 2012
St Mark Lutheran Discipleship Center, 1105 Grand Ave in West Des Moines. We have invited all of our artists from 2011 back for an All Artist Show, and will be introducing several new artists. Refreshments will be served. The artists' work will be on display at the gallery during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from January 20 until February 24. Free and open to the public.Contact Tim Florer for more information at timflorer@msn.com 515-285-4473 or St. Mark Lutheran Church at 515-223-4208, office@stmarkwdm.org. Click here for flyer. 2/24
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Employment, job training, volunteering
Online Community Manager:
Will help build and foster a growing online community around Cooking Up a Story, an internet-based show and blog about food and sustainable living. We will be launching a new YouTube channel in April called Food Farmer Earth, and principal responsible will focus on the promotion of this new channel to attract viewers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong interest in food, agriculture, and environmental issues with demonstrated effective use of social media skills.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Develop an active community on the new Food Farmer Earth YouTube channel.
2. Through the use of social media, increase audience and community involvement around the CUPS content on multiple interrelated sites.
3. Write brief descriptions for short-form video content that will be published weekly.
4. Curate related video content using built-in YouTube publishing tools on a scheduled basis, and on related sites.
5. Provide weekly detailed written reports of current social media outreach efforts and results, and short written status updates throughout each week.
Required Qualifications:
-Strong social media skills using standard tools such as Facebook, twitter, Google+, and others.
-self-starter, well organized, with excellent time management skills who enjoys working on their own, and possesses a strong work ethic.
-solid communication skills, especially the ability to communicate effectively in written form.
-Genuine interest not only in the food and sustainability arena, but also an enjoyment, and interest in short and long form video content for acquiring new information.
-College Degree in one of the following, or related fields: Journalism; Communications; or Agriculture.
-Dependable, and ready access to internet broadband service.
-Must be available for work, Monday-Friday (excluding unpaid holidays) 4 hours per day.
Salary Compensation: $15-$17 per hour, DOE. This is a part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week. Please send a one-page cover letter (and resume) outlining your key qualifications and why you feel you would be an excellent candidate to fill this position to: fred@potter-productions.com 2/31
Youth Director, First Presbyterian Church, Grimes, Ia. - We are looking for a person or persons to fill our youth director position. The director(s) would work with our church youth groups and would help direct us in our summer vacation bible school and Sunday school programs. Time commitment is 10-20 hours/week, depending on your availability. To see the full job description, visit our website at: www.grimesfirstpresbyterianchurch.org. You can also contact the church office at 515-986-3720 or at grimespresbyterian@mchsi.com. Please note all applicants will be subject to a background check. 2/31
Program Coordinator, Central Presbyterian Church, Des Moines, Ia. - Seeking a main office Program Coordinator with a focus on member recruitment and assimilation. The ideal candidate will develop a thorough awareness of the life and programs of the church and possess the ability to create internal and external publicity. Strong human relations skills, computer proficiency and web ability required. Balance of time will be spent supporting general office responsibilities. Part-time, M-F. Email resumes (or for a more complete job description): jwallace@dmcpc.org Or send via mail to: Rev. Jim Wallace, Central Presbyterian Church, 3829 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312. 2/31
Director of Youth Needed
St. Mary of Nazareth Parish seeking a full time Director of Youth (6th - 12th grades). Candidates must be practicing Catholic preferably with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Life Teen experience is helpful. Complete job description by request. Candidates should submit a resume with salary requirements to Brian O'Brien, 4600 Meredith Dr., Des Moines 50310 or email brianpobrien@aol.com 2/15 Volunteers needed at WesleyLife Hospice, 3520 Grand Ave, Des Moines. Volunteers needed in Boone, Hamilton, Story, Polk, Dallas and Warren counties. Upcoming training soon.
Contact: Kathleen Fleming, Volunteer Coordinator at 515 271-6765 2/15
FoodCorps Recruitment to Begin
A national organization that addresses childhood obesity and food insecurity in underserved communities, is opening applications for its second annual class of service members. The selected leaders will dedicate one year of full time public service in school food systems--expanding hands-on nutrition education programs, building and tending school gardens, and sourcing fresh, healthy, local food for school cafeterias. For more information visit http://foodcorps.org/become-a-service-member 2/15 |
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Who are we?
The Des Moines Area Religious Council is an interfaith organization with a core membership of about 130 congregations from ten faith traditions. Recipient of the 2010 Aurora Award from the Des Moines Register, 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 2010, the DMARC Food Pantry Network assisted about 10,000 families. MovetheFood is a DMARC-led initiative to address the entire food system in Greater Des Moines, building on more than 35 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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Des Moines Area Religious Council / MovetheFood
3816 36th Street, Suite 202
Des Moines, Iowa 50310
tel: 515-277-6969
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