ALL ARE WELCOME

The Des Moines Intentional Eucharistic Community (DMIEC) is a spiritual community that has been gathering to pray together since 2009.  Ours is a community on a faith journey where all are welcome.
Our service is rooted in Catholic tradition, but open to both change and wisdom from other faith traditions.

Two of the most significant features of our weekly services are:

  • A dialogue homily in which participants have the opportunity to share their thoughts on the readings; and
  • The sharing of bread and wine with all who want to participate.

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Worship

Sunday Mornings
10:00 AM

Mailing Address

DMIEC, P.O. Box 30065
Des Moines, Iowa 50310

dmiec11@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

RVM Cleaning Crew in the Building

RVM Cleaning Crew in the Building

March 29 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sidewalk Solidarity at DMIEC

Sidewalk Solidarity at DMIEC

March 31 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

Weekly Worship Service (via Zoom)

April 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

RVM Cleaning Crew in the Building

RVM Cleaning Crew in the Building

April 5 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Announcements

  • IMPORTANT NOTICE: 

    DMIEC Employs a Mix of Zoom and In-Person Prayer Services. ***After more than two years of mostly Zoom services, DMIEC has returned to a mix of some services in person at DMIEC (3306 University Ave.) and some via Zoom. ***  The website calendar indicates whether any particular service will be held via Zoom or in person.  The schedule is subject to change should future health concerns arise. For now, in-person gatherings will be prayer services with readings and bread-only communion. Please Note: Masks required. For those planning to attend in-person services, we strongly encourage you to get vaccinated and fully boosted, if possible, as an act of compassion for others.

    We value all who have become part of our community via Zoom and hope you will continue to join us for our Zoom services even if you are unable to join us in person. (If you are not a registered member/volunteer and would like to participate in one of our Zoom prayer services, please email dmiec11@gmail.com with your request.)

    Please watch for emails with additional info and check this website for updates. In the event of bad winter weather, a scheduled in person service may be switched to Zoom on short notice, which will be provided via email and/or this website .

  • Every third Sunday is DMARC Emergency Food Pantries Sunday 

    Food insecurity impacts so many in our community and stymies progress in the economic, educational, and many other contexts.  Please support DMARC’s important efforts to address food insecurity through your generous donations this month.  For more information about the Food Pantries and how to donate, please click hereThank you for the difference you make!

  • Our “First Sunday” collection in March will benefit After School Arts Program (ASAP).  For more info about the organization and how to donate, please click here

  • CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE NEEDS (January 2023)

    It is again possible to drop off items for the Catholic Worker House on Sundays when our prayer service is held in-person at DMIEC.  Place items in the grocery cart in the DMIEC coat room. Please refer to the Worker House list to see what’s needed.  Thank you.

    Most needed items   

    • Rice • Bleach • 33-gallon trash bags • Ground coffee, creamer, sugar • Seasonings: Garlic and onion powder, Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, salt 

    Also needed items

    • Hand warmers, blankets, coats, sleeping bags, winter hats and gloves, candles, lighters and matches
    • Pasta, potatoes, hot sauce, chicken and beef bouillon, canned soup, peanut butter
    • To-go containers and cups, coffee mugs, plastic bags, parchment baking paper, AA and AAA batteries
    • Laundry detergent, Murphy’s Oil Soap, stainless steel scrubbers, sponges
    • Tampons and pads, hand sanitizer, antibacterial hand soap, razors, Tylenol, ibuprofen, Aleve, and aspirin

    Send any monetary contributions to Des Moines Catholic Worker, P.O. Box 4551, Des Moines, 50305.

    CWH still has openings for people to cook the 6:00 p.m. meal once a month. For more information, contact
    Frank Cordaro, frank.cordaro@gmail.com; 515-490-2490

    We are thankful for your partnership in serving the poor.  We are our best when we work together.

  • How Can I Keep Up to Date About the Weekly Sunday Prayer Services?
    Please check this home page and your email inbox regularly for any new DMIEC announcements.
    Registered members and volunteers are encouraged to click on the Prayer Aid tab to see the prayer aid that had been prepared for this Sunday.  To see the readings for any particular Sunday, go to the Calendar and click on that Sunday’s date.

  • Before you ask DMIEC to send an email to the membership, please review the guidelines available under the Quick Info & Links menu. Thank you!

Current Volunteer Opportunities
(Note: Only prayer leaders and readers need sign up for interim Zoom prayer services.)

“When we gather in our circle, I feel God’s spirit truly comes alive in each person gathered. I get so much strength from it each week.”

“I love the variety and creativity. The various styles, approaches and insights of the different prayer leaders energize me. It is a community alive!”

“Our members have many views, opinions, and beliefs both spiritual and political. They come from many faith backgrounds and experiences. Respect for those differences and for the many sources of truth and wisdom are qualities to which DMIEC aspires.”