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:20250601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T185645 CREATED:20250424T144807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T145610Z UID:20209-1748772000-1748775600@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service (via Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Readings: \n\nSeventh Sunday of Easter Year C First Reading (No Psalm)\n\nSeventh Sunday of Easter 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-10/ 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:20250601T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T185645 CREATED:20250516T141517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T141744Z UID:20332-1748773800-1748775600@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:First Sunday Collection - Refugee and Immigrant Voices in Action (RIVA) DESCRIPTION:Our First Sunday collection recipient for June is Refugee and Immigrant Voices in Action (RIVA).  \nRefugee & Immigrant Voices in Action (RIVA) is a grassroots coalition led by refugees and immigrants in Iowa. RIVA’s mission is to advance the lives of immigrants and refugees through collaborative action\, advocacy\, and leadership development. \nRIVA plans to use the DMIEC donation to strengthen the grassroots communication network of trusted partners through targeted community-centered methods to increase ability to safely and effectively share and receive information. \nCommunication methods will include: multimedia content and social media posts in multiple languages; word of mouth through existing community networks\, including immigrant-led and mainstream community-based organizations (CBOs)\, faith-based groups\, and immigrant-owned businesses; texting services and social media apps; a multilingual Helpline; and paid Community Navigators—recruited from within the community—who will facilitate listening sessions\, respond to phone calls\, texts\, and messages\, conduct case management for families in particular need\, give presentations\, and distribute information. \nCommunication topics will include Know Your Rights\, family preparedness and planning in case individuals are detained\, mental health care strategies\, how to access legal advice\, and where basic support services can be accessed safely. Other civic engagement activities will include mental health support groups and citizenship classes/trainings. \nFor more information about RIVA\, visit www.rivaiowa.org \nWrite checks either to “DMIEC” with “First Sunday” in the memo line or to “Refugee & Immigrant Voices in Action.” Checks should be placed in the June 8th Collection Basket or mailed to DMIEC\, P.O. Box 30065\, Des Moines\, IA 50310 \nFirst Sunday checks must be received by DMIEC by June 20th; if you elect to contribute to the First Sunday recipient after that date\, please mail your check (made payable to Refugee & Immigrant Voices in Action with “DMIEC” in the memo line) directly to Refugee & Immigrant Voices in Action\, 1111 Ninth Street\, Suite 220\, Des Moines\, IA 50314. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/first-sunday-collection-refugee-and-immigrant-voices-in-action-riva/ LOCATION:Zoom Event\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Stewardship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T193000 DTSTAMP:20260412T185645 CREATED:20250407T222254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T222254Z UID:20101-1749148200-1749151800@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Developing Equanimity DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/developing-equanimity-5/ LOCATION:DMIEC\, 3306 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations ORGANIZER;CN="Judy Porter":MAILTO:judyporter@hotmail.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:20250608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T185645 CREATED:20250424T150231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T150231Z UID:20214-1749376800-1749380400@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service (In Person) DESCRIPTION:Readings: \n\nPentecost Year C First Reading (no Psalm)\n\nPentecost Year C Gospel\nVolunteer(s) needed for this event. Click here to sign up. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/sunday-worship-service-in-person-12/ 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:20250609T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T200000 DTSTAMP:20260412T185645 CREATED:20250531T163434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T163434Z UID:20426-1749493800-1749499200@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:DMIEC Community Council Meeting - In Person DESCRIPTION:DMIEC’s Community Council meets monthly. May’s meeting will take place in person at DMIEC.  All members are welcome to attend.  For a copy of the agenda or more information\, please contact Council Chair Kathy Olah Katharine.Olah@legis.iowa.gov   ((515) 279-7077) or Council Secretary Donna Dressel familydressel@gmail.com  ((515) 313-6184).  The meeting agenda should be posted a day or two in advance at https://www.dmiec.org/council-minutes/ URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/dmiec-community-council-meeting-in-person-2/ LOCATION:DMIEC\, 3306 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Governance ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Olah":MAILTO:KATHARINE.OLAH@LEGIS.IOWA.GOV 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:20250615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T185645 CREATED:20250424T152151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T152214Z UID:20217-1749981600-1749985200@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service (via Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Readings: \n\nThe Most Holy Trinity Year C *Alternate* First Reading (no Psalm)\n\nThe Most Holy Trinity Year C *Alternate* Second Readings\n\nThe Most Holy Trinity 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-11/ 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:20250618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T203000 DTSTAMP:20260412T185645 CREATED:20250213T195911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T201150Z UID:19870-1750273200-1750278600@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Gathering DESCRIPTION:(Details will be provided closer to the date of the event) URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/summer-solstice-gathering-2/ LOCATION:DMIEC\, 3306 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Lectures & Presentations,Prayer,Social 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:20250622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T185645 CREATED:20250424T155745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T155745Z UID:20223-1750586400-1750590000@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service (In Person) DESCRIPTION:Readings: \n\nEucharist Sunday Year C *Alternate* First Reading (no Psalm)\n\nEucharist Sunday Year C *Alternate* Second Reading\n\nEucharist Sunday Year C Gospel\nVolunteer(s) needed for this event. Click here to sign up. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/sunday-worship-service-in-person-13/ 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:20250622T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T185645 CREATED:20250609T163530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T163530Z UID:20468-1750588200-1750590000@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.  Nearly 29\,000 people used at least one of DMARC’s 14 pantries in January.  Please see additional information on recent food pantries 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. To learn about DMARC’s new executive director\, click 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-57/ LOCATION:DMIEC\, 3306 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States CATEGORIES: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T185645 CREATED:20250509T212819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T212819Z UID:20287-1750590000-1750593600@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting - Community Assembly of Registered Members\, including information about the 2025 Council Election (In Person and via Zoom) DESCRIPTION:DMIEC’s Annual Meeting of the Community Assembly (i.e.\, registered DMIEC members) will be held on Sunday\, June 22\, 2025 immediately following our prayers service. The Council\, committees\, and teams will provide brief updates for the membership at the meeting.\nAll registered DMIEC members are eligible to run for the DMIEC Community Council and to vote in the Council election.  Electronic voting in the 2025 annual Council election will end at 5:00 Saturday\, June 21 (the day before the annual meeting).  Details about electronic voting will be separately provided to all duly-registered DMIEC members sufficiently in advance of the deadline. Members may cast written ballots at the June 22nd annual Community Assembly meeting\, if they’ve not already cast their ballots electronically.  If the number of candidates matches the number of open Council seats\, the election may take place via voice affirmation during the meeting.\n\n\nServing on the Council is a great way to gain a better understanding of all that DMIEC does and to share your talents for the benefit of our faith community. The By-Laws provide that a Council member must rotate off after two consecutive full terms. Any registered member of DMIEC is eligible to be a candidate for the Council. Any DMIEC registered member interested in running for the Council should contact Council Secretary Donna Dressel no later than 5:00 p.m. on Sunday\, June 1\, 2025.  Candidates will be announced to the membership at least two weeks in advance of the annual Community Assembly meeting. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/annual-meeting-community-assembly-of-registered-members-including-information-about-the-2025-council-election-in-person-and-via-zoom/ LOCATION:DMIEC Worship Space ORGANIZER;CN="Donna Dressel":MAILTO:familydressel@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T185645 CREATED:20250424T161256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T161256Z UID:20237-1751191200-1751194800@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service (In Person) DESCRIPTION:Readings: \n\nThirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C *Alternate* First Reading (no Psalm)\n\nThirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C *Alternate* Second Reading\n\nThirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Gospel\nVolunteer(s) needed for this event. Click here to sign up. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/sunday-worship-service-in-person-14/ 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 END:VCALENDAR