Iowa Religious Freedom Day
7:30-9:30: Interfaith Breakfast and Prayer -State Capitol Rotunda 6:00–9:00 pm: Evening Symposium on the Role of Religion in Peacemaking -World Food Prize Building Please see link for more information.
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Max Thornton, “Getting What We Deserve: Theologies at the Intersection of Disability and Work”
Drake University, Olmstead Center (Sussman Theater) 2875 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, United StatesOn Thursday, April 17, at 6:00 pm, in Drake's Sussman Theater (lower level of Olmsted Center), Dr. Max Thornton, independent scholar, will deliver a lecture on "Getting What We Deserve: …
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Vaisakhi Service and Celebration
Iowa Sikh Association 1115 Walnut Street, West Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesOn Sunday, April 20, we will celebrate the annual holiday of Vaisakhi from roughly 12:00 to 2:00 pm with the Sikh gurdwara in West Des Moines, the Iowa Sikh Association …
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2025 Interfaith Youth Leadership Camp: Digitalstory Screening
Drake University (Meredith Hall) 2805 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, United StatesThis year marks the ninth consecutive year of our interfaith youth leadership camp. From July 9-13, youth campers of various religious traditions will be learning about the religions of the …
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Devan Stahl, “The Protestant Work Ethics, Eugenics, and Quality of Life Measures”
Harkin Institute 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, United StatesOn Thursday, September 25, at 6:00 pm in Drake's Sussman Theater (lower level of Olmsted), Dr. Devan Stahl, Associate Professor of Bioethics and Religion at Baylor University, will lecture on “The Protestant Work Ethics, Eugenics, and Quality of Life Measures.”
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Meet My Religious Neighbor: Es-Selam Mosque Grand Opening
Islamic and Cultural Center: Bosniak 17630 Bosniak Lane, Granger, IA, United StatesOn Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, we celebrate the grand opening of the Es-Selam mosque in Granger (at 17630 Bosniak Lane). More information when available!
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“Two Idealized Cosmologies of Gender Relation in Islam,” by Zilka Spahić Šiljak
Drake University, Olmstead Center (Sussman Theater) 2875 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, United StatesWe are honored to host a lecture on October 1, 2025 by Zilka Spahić Šiljak entitled "Two Idealized Cosmologies of Gender Relation in Islam." The lecture will occur in Sussman …
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Meet My Religious Neighbor: Baháʼí Celebration of Birth of Baháʼu’lláh
Harkin Institute 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, United StatesOn Thursday, October 23, we celebrate the birth of the founder of the Baháʼí faith, Baháʼu’lláh. This event, a "19 Day Feast" consisting of Devotional, Administrative, and Social components, will …
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Herbert Moyo, “Ukukhubazeka (Disabilities) in the Nguni Cultural Worldview”
Harkin Institute 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, United StatesOn Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 pm in the Harkin Institute (2800 University Ave), Dr. Herbert Moyo, Associate Professor of Theology at University of KwaZulu-Natal, will lecture on "Ukukhubazeka (Disabilities) in the Nguni Cultural Worldview.”
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Meet My Religious Neighbor: Multi-faith Concert
West Des Moines Christian Church 4501 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, United StatesOn Sunday, November 2nd, the Des Moines Area Religious Council will host a multi-faith concert at the West Des Moines Christian Church. Check back later for details!
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Syed Zaidi, “Islam and Disability”
Harkin Institute 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, United StatesOn Thursday, November 20, at 6:00 pm in the Harkin Institute (2800 University Ave), Dr. Syed Zaidi, Lecturer in Philosophy and Religion at Butler University, will lecture on “Islam and …
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Meet My Religious Neighbor: Meditation Workshop and Dialogue
Drake University (Meredith Hall) 2805 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, United StatesOn Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, The Comparison Project hosts a “Meditation Workshop and Dialogue” in Meredith Hall on Drake’s campus. The event, which is free …
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