BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Des Moines Intentional Eucharistic Community - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T110000 DTSTAMP:20260506T235952 CREATED:20260103T225718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T225718Z UID:21256-1769940000-1769943600@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service (via Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Readings: \n\nFourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A *Alternate* First Reading (No Psalm)\n\nFourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A Second Reading\n\nFourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A Gospel\nVolunteer(s) needed for this event. Click here to sign up. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/sunday-worship-service-via-zoom-25/ 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:20260201T100100 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T110000 DTSTAMP:20260506T235952 CREATED:20260119T163708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T164019Z UID:21364-1769940060-1769943600@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:First Sunday Collection - Palliative Care Association of Uganda DESCRIPTION:COLLECTION RECIPIENT on February 1:  PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIATION OF UGANDA \nOur First Sunday Collection for January will benefit the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (“PCAU”). \nPCAU works to accelerate the provision and integration of palliative care into Uganda’s healthcare system and through community-based partners. \nThe Special Hearts to Nurture Every Child (SHiNE Child) Program is a community-based navigation program for seriously ill children and their families in Southwestern Uganda. Approximately 3\,000 pediatric cancer cases occur every year in Uganda\, with a survival rate less than 50%\, significantly lower than the global average of 80%. SHINE Child’s integrated approach supports medical\, psychologic\, educational\, and socio-economic needs of children and families. This approach restores dignity\, supports treatment access and adherence\, and builds resilience to the most vulnerable households. Support  includes: transportation assistance to medical appointments; post-chemotherapy nutrition support; education support to foster hope; and bereavement for families if a child dies. \nA previous First Sunday recipient\, SHINE Child started as a small pilot initiative and has grown into an established program collaborating with Uganda Cancer Institute\, local hospitals\, local Lions Club\, and other partners who contribute resources. They supported 66 children and families in 2025. More are in need. With additional support\, PCAU hopes to grow the reach of this program with increased support for hospital stays\, access to more nutritional foods\, and greater community awareness. \nFor more information about the SHiNE Child Program and PCAU\, please visit\nhttps://pcauganda.org/special-hearts-to-nurture-every-child-shine-child-program/. \nChecks can be made payable either to “DMIEC” with “First Sunday” in the memo line or to “Global Partners in Care” with “PCAU-SHiNE” in the memo line.  Checks should be placed in the February 8th Collection Basket or mailed to: \nDMIEC\, P.O. Box 30065\, Des Moines\, IA 50310. \nTo be included in the amount DMIEC sends to the organization First Sunday checks must be received by DMIEC by February 20th.  URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/first-sunday-collection-palliative-care-association-of-uganda/ LOCATION:Zoom Event\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Stewardship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260506T235952 CREATED:20260103T230848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T230848Z UID:21258-1770544800-1770548400@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service (In Person) DESCRIPTION:Readings: \n\nFifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A First Reading and Responsorial Psalm\n\nFifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A Gospel\nVolunteer(s) needed for this event. Click here to sign up. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/sunday-worship-service-in-person-30/ 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:20260209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T235952 CREATED:20260126T162135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T162135Z UID:21404-1770663600-1770669000@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:DMIEC Community Council Meeting (via Zoom) DESCRIPTION:DMIEC’s Community Council meets monthly. February’s meeting will take place via Zoom.  All members are welcome to attend.  For the Zoom link\, 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-via-zoom-3/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Governance ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Olah":MAILTO:KATHARINE.OLAH@LEGIS.IOWA.GOV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T235952 CREATED:20260126T162631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T162631Z UID:21407-1770822000-1770829200@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Liturgy 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 or Mona at monasweeneygude@gmail.com URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/liturgy-team-planning-meeting-25/ LOCATION:DMIEC\, 3306 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States CATEGORIES:Committees,Community ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Powell-Mohr":MAILTO:julpowell@aol.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:20260213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T235952 CREATED:20260211T163055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T163055Z UID:21508-1771005600-1771014600@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Flicks and Fellowship (***Postponed*** to a date TBA) DESCRIPTION:The Flicks and Fellowship event originally scheduled for this date has been postponed.  Watch for details about our next Flicks and Fellowship event. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/flicks-and-fellowship-postponed-to-a-date-tba/ LOCATION:DMIEC\, 3306 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States 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:20260215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T110000 DTSTAMP:20260506T235952 CREATED:20260103T232555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T233706Z UID:21261-1771149600-1771153200@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service (via Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Readings: \n\nSixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A *Alternate* First Reading and Psalm (no response)\n\nSixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A *Alternate* Second Reading\n\nSixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A *Alternate* Gospel\nVolunteer(s) needed for this event. Click here to sign up. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/sunday-worship-service-via-zoom-26/ 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:20260218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T235952 CREATED:20260104T180601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T180601Z UID:21286-1771441200-1771444800@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Prayer Service DESCRIPTION:ASH WEDNESDAY\nWednesday\, February 18\, 7:00 p.m.\, DMIEC \nPlease join us in prayer as we begin our journey through the season of Lent.  Please check back for details as the service draws nearer. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/ash-wednesday-prayer-service-3/ 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:20260218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T235952 CREATED:20260209T154721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T154721Z UID:21484-1771441200-1771444800@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Prayer Service DESCRIPTION:Readings: \n\nAsh Wednesday Year A *Alternate* First Reading\n\nAsh Wednesday Year A *Alternate* Second Reading\n\nAsh Wednesday Year A *Alternate* Third Reading URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/ash-wednesday-prayer-service-4/ LOCATION:DMIEC\, 3306 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States CATEGORIES:2026 Ash Wednesday,Special 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:20260222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T110000 DTSTAMP:20260506T235952 CREATED:20260103T234519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T234519Z UID:21269-1771754400-1771758000@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service (In Person) DESCRIPTION:Readings: \n\nFirst Sunday of Lent Year A *Alternate* First Reading (No Psalm)\n\nFirst Sunday of Lent Year A *Alternate* Second Reading\n\nFirst Sunday of Lent Year A *Alternate* Third Reading\nVolunteer(s) needed for this event. Click here to sign up. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/sunday-worship-service-in-person-31/ 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:20260222T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T110000 DTSTAMP:20260506T235952 CREATED:20260209T165546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T165546Z UID:21493-1771756200-1771758000@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. \nTo learn more\, please visit the DMARC Food Pantries website https://www.dmarcunited.org/food/ \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 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-65/ 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:20260227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T235952 CREATED:20260214T004025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T172217Z UID:21534-1772217000-1772224200@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Conversation Session: Maya Sciarretta's Word to Us (Zoom event) DESCRIPTION:The Liturgy Team offers two opportunities to be in small groups to discuss key points from Maya Sciarretta’s paper on our community. As a Grinnell College student\, Maya visited DMIEC in Spring 2025 and wrote an analysis of DMIEC’s rituals and practices.  The gatherings will be informal times to listen to her impressions of our community and to revisit how our faith community puts All Are Welcome into action. These will not be meetings for goal-setting or looking for outcomes — it’s about accepting Maya’s gift to us and reflecting on it together. \nWe encourage all to read Maya’s paper before our discussions.  Maya’s paper is available here. To begin the discussion\, Lit Team pulled out some of Maya’s key points\, which will be emailed in advance. Please also feel free to bring your own reflections or questions to share and discuss when we gather. \nAll are welcome to attend regardless of whether you indicated a preference for this Zoom session or the Wednesday February 25th in-person event. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/cookies-cocoa-and-conversation-maya-sciarrettas-word-to-us-zoom-session/ LOCATION:Zoom Event\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T235952 CREATED:20260214T004022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T150203Z UID:21533-1772272800-1772280000@www.dmiec.org SUMMARY:Cookies\, Cocoa\, and Conversation: Maya Sciarretta's Word to Us (In Person) DESCRIPTION:The Liturgy Team offers two opportunities to be in small groups to discuss key points from Maya Sciarretta’s paper on our community. As a Grinnell College student\, Maya visited DMIEC in Spring 2025 and wrote an analysis of DMIEC’s rituals and practices.  The gatherings will be informal times to listen to her impressions of our community and to revisit how our faith community puts All Are Welcome into action. These will not be meetings for goal-setting or looking for outcomes — it’s about accepting Maya’s gift to us and reflecting on it together. \nWe encourage all to read Maya’s paper before our discussions.  Maya’s paper is available here. To begin the discussion\, Lit Team pulled out some of Maya’s key points\, which will be emailed in advance. Please also feel free to bring your own reflections or questions to share and discuss when we gather. \nAll are welcome to attend regardless of whether you indicated a preference for this Wednesday in-person event and/or the Friday February 27th evening Zoom session. URL:https://www.dmiec.org/event/cookies-cocoa-and-conversation-maya-sciarrettas-word-to-us-in-person/ LOCATION:DMIEC\, 3306 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States 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