BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Des Moines Intentional Eucharistic Community - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Des Moines Intentional Eucharistic Community X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.dmiec.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Des Moines Intentional Eucharistic Community REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022243 CREATED:20241203T001309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T001309Z UID:19395-1736071200-1736074800@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service (via Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Readings: \n\nEpiphany of the Lord Year C First Reading and *Alternate* Psalm\n\nEpiphany of the Lord Year C Gospel\nVolunteer(s) needed for this event. Click here to sign up. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/sunday-worship-service-via-zoom-5/ LOCATION:Zoom Event\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Worship Service ORGANIZER;CN="Mona Gude":MAILTO:monasweeneygude@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022243 CREATED:20241214T161820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T161820Z UID:19461-1736073000-1736074800@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:First Sunday Collection – Humanitarian Operations and Public Education ("HOPE") Foundation DESCRIPTION:Our First Sunday collection recipient for January is HOPE Foundation\, which is dedicated to shedding light on the critical situation in Palestine. HOPE believes in the power of education\, humanitarian aid\, and community solidarity to foster understanding and support for the people of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. \nThrough engaging public lectures\, cultural events\, policy conferences\, and direct humanitarian aid\, HOPE Foundation strives to inform the global community and alleviate the suffering of those affected by conflict and hardship. \nFor more information on this organization\, visit https://www.hopefoundpal.org \nWrite checks either to “HOPE Foundation” or “DMIEC” with “First Sunday” in the memo line.  \nCHECKS SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE January 12th COLLECTION BASKET OR MAILED TO : DMIEC\, P.O. Box 30065\, Des Moines\, IA 50310 \nFirst Sunday checks must be received by DMIEC by January 20th; if you elect to contribute to the First Sunday recipient after that date\, please mail your check (made payable to the recipient with “DMIEC” in the memo line) directly to HOPE\, 1030 Forest Edge Drive\, Coralville\, IA 52241-3458\, and\, if comfortable\, let DMIEC’s Social Justice Committee Chair Kathy Eastman know the amount to assist in recording our community’s giving.  If you have questions about how to donate or would like to donate using the ACH withdrawal feature\, please contact Susan Barnes (checks) or Jeanine Freeman (ACH) of the Finance Committee. (Info about ACH is available here.)\n\nThank you for your support! URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/first-sunday-collection-humanitarian-operations-and-public-education-hope-foundation/ LOCATION:Zoom Event\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Stewardship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022243 CREATED:20240731T230213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T185304Z UID:18827-1736242200-1736247600@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Aramaic Prayer Group (via Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Jesus’ teachings were meant to bring us to wholeness and health ~ not make us dependent upon a particular person or sect.  In this on-line course\, we will learn one of Jesus’ most powerful teachings\, the Lord’s Prayer\, as he spoke it in his native language of Aramaic.  Using these words offers a direct connection to the blessing-centered spirituality of Jesus through the vibration\, sound and breath of the words.  In the first part of the Prayer\, we learn how to connect with something greater.  In the second part\, how to care for and live in harmony with each other. \nOn Zoom: 1st Tuesdays\, September 3 – May 6 (except March 11)\, 9:30 – 11AM.  We will do chant\, meditation and body prayer with the Prayer as translated by Neil Douglas-Klotz in his books Prayers of the Cosmos and the more recent Revelations of the Aramaic Jesus.  Offered through the Spiritual Life Circle.  Class limited to 12 participants.  Contact Morgan Rivers (morgan@healingpartners.biz) to register and for more information. \nJoanna Macy writes on the book cover of Prayers of the Cosmos:  “For the many of us who want to peel away centuries of dualistic\, patriarchal forms and recover the life-affirming beauty of our Christian roots\, nothing could be more welcome than this exquisite little volume.” \nAdditional resources available at: https://abwoon.org/ URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/aramaic-prayer-group/2025-01-07/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Community,Prayer ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Rivers":MAILTO:morgan@healingpartners.biz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022243 CREATED:20241203T002310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T002310Z UID:19398-1736676000-1736679600@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Weekly Worship Service (In Person) DESCRIPTION:Readings: \n\nFeast of the Baptism of the Lord Year C Gospel\n\nFeast of the Baptism of the Lord Year C *Alternate* Second Gospel\nVolunteer(s) needed for this event. Click here to sign up. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/weekly-worship-service-in-person-8/ LOCATION:DMIEC\, 3306 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Worship Service ORGANIZER;CN="Mona Gude":MAILTO:monasweeneygude@gmail.com GEO:41.6000075;-93.6619278 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DMIEC 3306 University Avenue Des Moines IA 50311 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3306 University Avenue:geo:-93.6619278,41.6000075 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022243 CREATED:20241214T195525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T195525Z UID:19472-1736879400-1736883000@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Community Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:DMIEC’s Community Council meets monthly.  All members are welcome to attend.  For a copy of the agenda\, the Zoom link\, or for more information\, please contact Council Chair Kathy Olah or Council Secretary Donna Dressel. Meeting agendas are also available to DMIEC Members by clicking here. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/community-council-meeting-25/ LOCATION:Zoom Event\, United States CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Governance ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Olah":MAILTO:KATHARINE.OLAH@LEGIS.IOWA.GOV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T163000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022243 CREATED:20250113T220130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T220130Z UID:19618-1736953200-1736958600@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Lit Team Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Liturgy Team is not a formally structured committee. Anyone interested is encouraged to participate. No experience required! If you would like to offer ideas or suggestions\, but are unable to attend\, you are urged to talk to someone on the Liturgy Team (which includes Julie Powell-Mohr\, Mona Gude\, Paula Hermann\, Lisa Mullen\, Lynn Laws\, and Martha Fifield).\nFor more information\, contact Julie at julpowell@gmail.com URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/lit-team-planning-meeting-11/ LOCATION:DMIEC\, 3306 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States CATEGORIES:Committees,Community ORGANIZER;CN="Mona Gude":MAILTO:monasweeneygude@gmail.com GEO:41.6000075;-93.6619278 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DMIEC 3306 University Avenue Des Moines IA 50311 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3306 University Avenue:geo:-93.6619278,41.6000075 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022243 CREATED:20241203T002729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T002729Z UID:19401-1737280800-1737284400@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Weekly Worship Service (via Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Readings: \n\nSecond Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C *Alternate* First Reading (no Psalm)\n\nSecond Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Second Reading\nVolunteer(s) needed for this event. Click here to sign up. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/weekly-worship-service-via-zoom-10/ LOCATION:Zoom Event\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Mona Gude":MAILTO:monasweeneygude@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022243 CREATED:20241229T195328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T200227Z UID:19523-1737806400-1737820800@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:DMIEC Anniversary Potluck DESCRIPTION:Scottish Rite Park Penthouse\nPulled Pork and table service will be provided. \nSign-up so we can get an estimate of the number of folks attending.\nAlso indicate if you are able to help with sign-up to help set-up or clean-up \nSign Up Sheet HERE URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/dmiec-anniversary-potluck/ LOCATION:Scottish Rite Park Top Floor Conference Room\, 2909 Woodland Avenue\, Des Moines\, 50312\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Mona Gude":MAILTO:monasweeneygude@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022243 CREATED:20241203T003028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T003028Z UID:19403-1737885600-1737889200@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Weekly Worship Service (In Person) DESCRIPTION:Readings: \n\nThird Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C *Alternate* First Reading\n\nThird Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C *Alternate* Second Reading\n\nThird Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C *Alternate Third* Reading\n\nThird Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C *Alternate* Fourth Reading\nVolunteer(s) needed for this event. Click here to sign up. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/weekly-worship-service-in-person-9/ LOCATION:DMIEC\, 3306 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Mona Gude":MAILTO:monasweeneygude@gmail.com GEO:41.6000075;-93.6619278 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DMIEC 3306 University Avenue Des Moines IA 50311 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3306 University Avenue:geo:-93.6619278,41.6000075 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022243 CREATED:20250106T185518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T185518Z UID:19560-1737887400-1737889200@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:DMARC Emergency Food Pantries Sunday Special Collection DESCRIPTION:Our DMIEC community works to address food insecurity issues in the Des Moines metro area via a special collection for the DMARC Emergency Food Pantries on the fourth Sunday of every month. \nThe need is real. \nDMARC recently recorded the four busiest months of its nearly 50-year history.  Over 29\,500 people used at least one of their 14 pantries in November\, setting an all-time record.  Please see additional information on November usage here. \nTo learn more\, please visit the DMARC Food Pantries website https://www.dmarcunited.org/food/  Read DMARC’s most recent quarterly newsletter here. \nHere are two ways to donate: \n\nVia special envelopes available at DMIEC on in-person fourth Sundays. Please write checks to “DMARC\,” include a note with/on your check indicating that you are part of the DMIEC community\, put the check in the envelope\, and put the envelope in the collection basket.\nSend donation checks directly to DMARC. Please write checks to “DMARC” and mail to DMARC at its *new address\,* 100 Army Post Road\, Des Moines\, IA 50315. Please include a note with your check indicating that you are part of the DMIEC community. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/dmarc-emergency-food-pantries-sunday-special-collection-52/ LOCATION:DMIEC\, 3306 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Service Activities,Social Justice,Stewardship GEO:41.6000075;-93.6619278 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DMIEC 3306 University Avenue Des Moines IA 50311 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3306 University Avenue:geo:-93.6619278,41.6000075 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR