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Interweave is an
active and vibrant GLBT group of First Unitarian Church. We
receive substantial church support and work to meet our obligations.
Our group meets at least monthly and coordinates a variety
of activities within the church. We appreciate all
members and friends who take the time to provide their input
and ideas.
Interweave serves
three primary purposes:
- provide social interaction for gay, lesbian,
bisexual, transgender people and allies
- publicize the church to the greater Des
Moines GLBT community and anyone seeking a liberal
religious environment
- help the church further its goal of supporting
social justice
We are a part of Interweave
Continental, an affiliate of the Unitarian Universalist
Association, and a national network of Interweave groups.
Each year, we sponsor a variety of church
activities, including a church service, educational forums,
and the church's participation in the Des Moines Pride Parade,
of which our church is one of the largest participants.
If you are a member of the church and would
like to provide input, or are new to the church
and would like to find out more about the church or
Interweave, please
contact or Mark Metz at scorpiored48@yahoo.com. Watch the Intercom and/or order of service for details.
Monthly Meetings/Potlucks:
Second Sunday of each month at Noon in the church kitchen [unless not available.]
Contact Mark Metz at scorpiored48@yahoo.com or 515-274-0925 for meeting information.
Monthly Events/Socials:
Every Sunday from May 18th to June 15th, Interweave will be having tee-shirts for sale between and after the 2nd services in Channing Hall. The tee-shirts are for us to wear for the gay pride parade June 15th. This year there is no date on them, so you can wear them anytime. Shirts are $10.00 each, total. If you buy two or more you will receive one of last year's shirts FREE (while supply lasts). [Note:All monies will go to the church's general operating fund.]
OLD:
June 15th - PRIDE PARADE -- this years GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender) Pride Parade. It will be held at 1:00 PM from the East side of the state capital building to the Simon Estes Stage. Please sign up on our thermometer in Channing Hall if you will be able to march in the parade. We suggest you car pool from church and park your cars around of the Simon Estes Stage area and walk up to meet us at 12 noon on the Southside of the capital, by the tall monument, for a pot luck tale-gate lunch and sign making party. Parade starts at 1:00 PM. After the parade, until 4:00 PM at the Simon Estes Stage, there will be vendors and performances for you to enjoy. Our church's booth will be set up by the Embassy Suites hotel. So bring your FAMILY spirit and food to have a great time.
New, as of Thursday, June 12, 6:00 a.m
IMPORTANT FLOODING UPDATE
Due to the worsening flooding situation in Des Moines, Capital City Pride, in consultation with Des Moines authorities, has decided to postpone major weekend PrideFest 2008 events until September. All available city resources are needed for emergency preparations. Please watch for an announcement in the coming days about a rescheduled Saturday Night Street Party, Pride Parade, and Sunday Community Pride Festival.
At this time, the community's resources must be dedicated to protecting downtown Des Moines. We encourage all members of the LGBT community to get involved by registering to volunteer at www.unitedwaydm.org. .
Please note that Thursday's showing of "For the Bible Tells Me So" and Friday's Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus concert will proceed as scheduled.
Capital City Pride thanks the entire community for its support and understanding, and we look forward to celebrating with you in September.
FOR THE LATEST CHANGES IN PRIDE DUE TO FLOODING….
CLICK ON LINK BELOW…
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Past Events of Note
October 20-21: All Services
"Coming Out: More Than One Personal Journey"
October 27: Stars 2007 AIDS Benefit Halloween Party
Pride Parade 2007:
The Des
Moines Capital City Pride Parade last
year was on Sunday June 10th. |
