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November 2019
Meet My Religious Neighbor: SAI Global Akhand Bhajan
Once in a year, SAI devotees all over the world come together to sing the Lord's name for the welfare of the humanity. The orientation at 5:00pm will cover SAI philosophy, SAI center activities and what to expect during the participation. Devotional singing starts at 6:00pm. You may participate in the singing program as much time as you would like to. Different faith groups will participate in singing in different time slots allocated to them. Modest dress recommended. Please leave…
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Meet My Religious Neighbor: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is very important to Catholic Christians of Mexican descent. The day commemorates several appearances of the Virgin Mary to a peasant named Juan Diego, and the miraculous sign of roses blooming in December. Join Sacred Heart Parish for food, fun, and prayer. A schedule of events is listed below. Questions? Contact Karla Vaqerano Willis, Director of Hispanic Ministry, at karla.willis@sacredheartwdm.org or (515) 255-0546. 6:00pm: Novena 6:30pm: Procession starting in the Parish Center 7:00pm:…
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Meet My Religious Neighbor: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Two Centuries of Family and Faith Saturday, February 8, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 3301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 Find your ancestors in the family history center, sing with young people, and learn more about core doctrines while enjoying food and fellowship at an open house that shows how faith functions in the lives of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is a bicentennial…
Find out more »March 2020
Meet My Religious Neighbor: Celebration of Holi
The “Meet My Religious Neighbor” open-house series continues March 8 with the celebration of Holi, beginning at 11am at the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center, 33916 155th Lane, Madrid Iowa 50156. Holi is an important occasion in the Hindu tradition. The festival signifies the arrival of spring, the end of winter, and the beginning of a good spring harvest season. For many, it is a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive. Join us at the…
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Meet My Religious Neighbor: Lao Buddhist New Year Service
Please join us on Sunday, April 19, for the annual Lao New Year’s Service at the Wat Lao Buddhist Temple on East Park Ave. The event will include a “Tak Bat,” in which lay members of the temple donate “alms” to their Buddhist monks; this food later comes back to the community “blessed.” The service includes a washing of the temple’s Buddha statues, as well as a ritual sprinkling of water on the congregation, both of which symbolically remove any…
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Meet My Religious Neighbor: Islamic and Cultural Center Bosniak
Join us on Saturday, May 2, at Es Selam Mosque for the next installment of Meet My Religious Neighbor! Tours begin at 6:30pm, Iftar (dinner) will be served at 7:15pm, and Isha (prayer) will be held at 8:42pm. Religious leaders are welcome to come in religious clothing or formal dress. Men need to wear pants, regardless of the weather. Women need to use a scarf to cover their head and wear clothing that covers to their ankles and wrists. Also,…
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MMRN: Wat Phothisomphan
There will be a tour of the Wat Phothisomphan Lao Buddhist temple on Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The tour of the temple will be accompanied by a Question & Answer session with the head monk.
Find out more »MMRN: Hindu Temple and Cultural Center
This site visit will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There will be a tour of the temple and a Question & Answer session with docents and priests while Akhand Ramayan is being celebrated.
Find out more »MMRN: Islamic and Cultural Center Bosniak and es-Selam Mosque
Join this Bosnian Muslim community for Maghreb prayers, the breaking of the fast and Iftar meal, a tour of the new mosque, and a Question and Answer session with Imam.
Find out more »MMRN: Multi-Faith Concert and Fundraiser
Join us at the newly-opened Bhutanese community center, the Hindu Cultural and Educational Center, for a multi-faith concert and fundraiser for the tutoring program at Tawba Islamic Center.
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