FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church
Waveland Hall
4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines

in-person and virtual options

What now?

Dr. Diana Butler Bass
author and public theologian

There are three ways to attend Crossroads. Registration is required for all three:

• Attend in person (with lunch) by clicking here. Four bag lunch sandwich options are available for $15: turkey, roast beef, ham salad, and vegetarian. You must pre-order and pay for your lunch by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18. Late orders or walk-in requests for lunch will not be available.
• Attend in person (no lunch) by clicking here. There is no cost for this option, but we must have your RSVP to ensure we have enough seating.
• Watch via YouTube by clicking here. This online presentation will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

Crossroads is a monthly gathering of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in Des Moines.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
ST. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1340 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids

in-person and virtual options

Unlearning evangelism

Daniel Henderson, author

After living as an evangelical for nearly 40 years, there was a lot of unlearning to do. With his new book, Reflections of a Recovered Evangelical: Love Plus Nothing Else, Daniel Henderson continues his spiritual journey and discovers how to “re-wire” his brain post religion. Daniel will speak at our December Intersections about the changes in thinking and ways to view the world since leaving evangelism behind, dealing with important topics such as identity, our shared humanity, and where we go from here. He'll also highlight the healing journey he has experienced through the writing process.

There are three ways to attend Intersections. Registration is required for all three:

• Attend in person (with lunch) by clicking here. Four boxed lunch options are available for $15: turkey & swiss on ciabatta, roast beef & cheddar on wheatberry, Greek Mediterranean wrap, and garden veggie salad. You must pre-order and pay for your lunch by 12:00 PM, Tuesday, December 1. Late orders or walk-in requests for lunch will not be available.
• Attend in person (no lunch) by clicking here. There is no cost for this option, but we must have your RSVP to ensure we have enough seating.
• Watch via YouTube by clicking here. This online presentation will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

Intersections is a monthly gathering of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in Cedar Rapids.

Meet My Religious Neighbor: Diwali

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
5:00 PM
HINDU TEMPLE AND CULTURAL CENTER
33916 155th Lane, Madrid

The pan-Indian “festival of lights,” Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, truth over untruth. For Hindus, the holiday is especially associated with the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya, as well as with Lord Krishna’s miraculous protection of the people of Vrindavan.

The evening begins with Lakshmi Pooja and aarti, followed by cultural performances, diya lighting, and prasadam for all.

Visitors should dress modestly (but celebratory!), remove shoes, and avoid pointing outstretched legs at holy objects or people. Attendees must not take photos of the deity statues (murtis) in the main sanctuary.

This event is part of the “Meet My Religious Neighbor” series, which is co-programmed with The Comparison Project, CultureALL, the Des Moines Area Religious Council, and Interfaith Alliance of Iowa.

Meet My Religious Neighbor: Birthday of Guru Nanak

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
12:00 PM
SIKHS OF IOWA KHALSA HERITAGE, INC.
4820 NW 59th Ave, Johnston

All are invited to celebrate the birthday of the first and founding Guru of Sikhism, Guru Nanak. The service will include many of the elements of a typical Sunday worship service: the signing of hymns (kirtan), reading from sacred scripture (Guru Granth Sahib), community prayers (aardas), and the sharing of the sacred sacrament (karah prashad, the “holy pudding”), after which a free vegetarian meal will be served (langar).

Please dress modestly, remove shoes at the door, and don a head scarf (available at the door for both women and men). Also, refrain from pointing outstretched legs toward the holy book/altar.

This event is co-programmed with The Comparison Project, CultureALL, the Des Moines Area Religious Council, and Interfaith Alliance of Iowa.

Our office phone will be out for a few more days. If you need to reach us, please email Connie, Bridget, Zeb, or Kristin. You can also call our work cell if you have an urgent matter (515.452.5047). Thanks for your understanding!

Below are ideas for how you can get in good trouble!

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR U.S. SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES

Senator Joni Ernst
(202) 224-3254 (https://www.ernst.senate.gov/contact)

Senator Chuck Grassley
(202) 224-3744 (https://www.grassley.senate.gov/contact)

Representative Marianette Miller-Meeks (1st Congressional District)
(202) 225-6576 (https://millermeeks.house.gov/contact/offices)

Representative Ashley Hinson (2nd Congressional District)
(202) 225-2911 (https://hinson.house.gov/zip_authentication?form=/contact)

Representative Zach Nunn (3rd Congressional District)
(202) 225-5476 (https://nunn.house.gov/contact/offices/)

Representative Randy Feenstra (4th Congressional District)
(202) 225-3193 (https://feenstra.house.gov/contact/offices)