Events and Forums

The RLC Interfaith program offers student the chance to learn about various faith communities through educational and experiential opportunities. The program hosts many speakers on campus throughout the year and takes students to interesting events, like the Diwali Festival at the Hindu Temple in Madrid, Iowa and the celebration of Rosh Hashanah at a Synagogue in Des Moines.

Contacts and Resources

Des Moines offers resources and community connections for many faith traditions:

Beth El Jacob Synagogue

274-1551 954

Cummins Pkwy., Des Moines

Chabd Lubavitch JRC of Iowa

277-1718

943 Cummins Pkwy., Des Moines

Temple B’Nai Jeshunin

274-4679

5101 Grand Ave., Des Moines

Tifereth Israel Synagogue

255-1137

924 Polk Blvd., Des Moines

Jewish Federations of Greater Des Moines

277-4069

910 Polk Blvd., Des Moines

Ancient Ways

280-3375

1700 Woodland Ave., Des Moines

Islamic Center of Des Moines

255-0212

6201 Franklin Ave., Des Moines

Des Moines Area Religious Council

277-6969

3816 36th St., Des Moines

Watlao Buddhavath

282-1801

1824 Park Ave., Des Moines

Vietnamese Buddist Assoc. Hong an Temple

288-6944

1419 MLK Jr. Pkwy., Des Moines

Hey everyone! My name is Jessica Prowant and I am the intern in charge of Interfaith.  I am a junior at Simpson College studying Religion and Sociology.  One of my favorite things to do is meet new people and get into conversations with people of all different backgrounds.  It is my job to facilitate conversation between people of different faiths and encourage understanding on Simpson’s campus.  I hope that if you have any questions or just want to hang out feel free to facebook me or email me.