Interfaith Engagement

At its roots, DMARC is a multi-faith collaboration working to meet basic needs in the Des Moines community.  We have relationships with members of Baha’ism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism, Unitarian Universalism and Native American religion. As such, we take pride in offering a variety of opportunities for interfaith engagement. 

Interfaith Dialogue Group
Every Monday morning a diverse group of DMARC supporters and friends gathers for a book study and to share thoughts and reactions. Books generally have a religious focus and most often center on the interfaith aspects of the diverse traditions found in our community. Participation in the group is open to all.  For information, call the DMARC office at 515-277-6969.
 
Tour of Faiths
DMARC is proud to offer a Tour of Faiths that allows participants to visit and to learn about churches around the city. Possible tour sites include the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, First Church of Christ Scientist, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Tifereth Israel Synagogue, St. Ambrose Cathedral, St. John’s Lutheran, the Basilica of St. John, Temple B’nai Jeshurun, First Baptist Church, First Christian Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church. To schedule a tour, call the DMARC office at 515-277-6969.
 
Interfaith Speakers and Panels
If you are interested in having a speaker or a panel of speakers from different faith traditions speak at an event, DMARC can help you find clergy members who are willing and excited about sharing their faiths. Call the DMARC office at 515-277-6969 to find out how we can help.
 
Interfaith Worship Services
Coming together in shared worship is essential to building the bonds that allow DMARC to exist and to continue the work we do in Des Moines. In our effort to encourage such worship, we are proud to be able to help organize and encourage interfaith worship services.  If you or your congregation is interested in setting up a service, call the DMARC office at 515-277-6969 to see how we can help.
 
DMARC Discussion Boards
The DMARC website offers a forum for constructive, encouraging discussion of different faith traditions. Click here to see what others have to say and to offer your own insights.
  • 3816 36th Street, Suite #202
  • Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Phone: 515-277-6969

Welcome to DMARC

The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) is an interfaith organization that exists to provide a common means of responding to basic human needs and, in so doing, offers a context for interfaith dialogue, education, fellowship and support while serving as a liaison between member congregations and the greater Des Moines community.
Some Facts About DMARC
  • DMARC has received IRS designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
  • We have more than 150 member congregations
  • We have partners from ten different faith traditions
  • DMARC was founded more than 50 years ago in 1952
DMARC offers a range of programs designed to help fulfill our mission: