PO Box 811 | Dubuque, IA | 52004-0811
ZOOM DACU Interfaith Meetings at 7pm
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 959 490 9707, Passcode: 028997
2023 Meetings/Programs. In-person and Virtual as Noted.
February 28, 7 pm: How we Sustain, Expand, Serve and Care for OUR Congregations and Community. Morgan Frazer President DACU -Facilitator of Group Discussion. Immanuel UCCC Accessible Gym. 1795 Jackson St, Dubuque, IA 52001. (563) 582-5168. In-person and virtual.
March 28, 7 pm: The Future - Changes in Congregations and Innovative Ministry. Christopher James, Ph.D. Speaker (University of Dubuque Seminary). UD, Charles and Romana Myers Center, room 113. 445 N. Algona St. Parking in Algona and Bennett Street lots. Sidewalk greeters will direct to entrance. In-person and Virtual. Non- Perishable food items and paper goods accepted for the Dubuque Food Pantry.
April 25, 7 pm: Human Trafficking Updates. Speaker: Sr. Mary Lichtenberg OSF. Dubuque Unitarian Universal Fellowship of Dubuque. 1699 Iowa Street. Sidewalk greeters will direct you to entrance. In-person and Virtual. Non- Perishable food items and paper goods accepted for the Dubuque Food Pantry.
May 30, 7 pm: Community Tour of the New Dubuque Food Pantry and Blessings. Executive Director Theresa Caldwell. 1310 White St. Dubuque. On street parking and nearby parking lots. Accessible In-person only. Non-perishable food items and paper goods accepted for the Dubuque Food Pantry.
Note. DACU does not meet during the Summer Months.
August 29: Annual Picnic-Dubuque Arboretum - Save the date. Non- Perishable food items and paper goods accepted for the Dubuque Food Pantry.
September 26: Save the Date Program to be Announced.
October 7: Saturday Annual CROP WALK-Location Pending. CROP Hunger Walks help to support the overall ministry of Church World Service, especially grassroots, hunger-fighting development efforts around the world. In addition, each local CROP Hunger Walk can choose to return up to 25 percent of the funds it raises to hunger-fighting programs in its own community In-person only.
October 24: Community Nonprofits: Habitat for Humanity and Lantern Center. Information about others in the CARDOCO BLDG., 900 Jackson-St. Accessible enter North Side and Elevator. In-Person Only. Sidewalk greeters will direct to entrance. Non- Perishable food items and paper goods accepted for the Dubuque Food Pantry.
November 19, 7 pm: (Sunday) (Note date change) DACU Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - Resurrection Catholic Church.
Note. No December meeting.
Dacuonline.org for Virtual Information. See e-mail in advance of meetings.
Dubuque Area Congregations United (DACU) Mailing Address: PO Box 811 | Dubuque, IA | 52004-0811.
DACU’s projects will give various informal reports throughout the year.
DACU Annual Meeting - first time on Zoom. 1-26-2021.
Statement by the Board of Directors of DACU. 6-19-20:
We are living through a profound time - a time of pandemic, pain and protest, as well as the possibility of real, systematic change. In this time, we commit to the Dubuque area interfaith community and racial equity. As “normal” shifts, we wish to provide meaningful assistance, anchored in a commitment to our Mission which calls us to express “concerns for justice and our call to serve others”. We are listening and learning; finding hope and inspiration in the actions of our Dubuque community.
Welcome to DACU
Our Mission
We, the members of DACU, people of diverse faiths and beliefs, are united by our belief in God, our concerns for justice and our call to serve others. Through prayerful dependence on God and respectful cooperation with each other, we will make a difference in our world by fostering an awareness and understanding of human need. We will be a supportive presence in this community and beyond through the generous sharing of our time, talents and resources. Adopted by the Delegate Assembly, 10-22-96
Faces of DACU - Tom Stovall, 1-28-20.
Thanksgiving Service at Resurrection. 11-21-18
Climate Change. Sisters of St. Francis. 4-24-18
Immigration and Refugees. Mt.Carmel. 3-27-18
Plan to come to our next Thanksgiving Service, November 21, 2018, at Resurrection Catholic Church.
Click here to see our 2017 Thanksgiving Service at Resurrection Catholic Church.
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2018-19 Worship Brochure
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR 2018-2019 BROCHURE. Dubuque Area Congregations United (DACU) welcomes you and invites you to make worship a part of your visit to our community.
DACU Board Members 2022 - 2023
President: Morgan Frazer frazermt@hotmail.com
Communication: Sue Hattel shattel220@aol.com
Membership: Bob Krayer bdkrayer@aol.com
Treasurer: Sr. Barbara Hubeny barbara.hubeny@gmail.com
Secretary: Tom Lo Guidice loguidice@fastmail.fm
Worship: Pastor Stephanie Ells ells.steph81@gmail.com
Newsletter: Pastor Stephanie Ells ells.steph81@gmail.com
People in Need (PIN): Tom Stovall tomstov@aol.com
Dubuque Food Pantry: Theresa Caldwell dubuquefoodpantry@yahoo.com
Dubuque Rescue Mission: tba
Click here to view DACU membership
Click here to view pictures from past Annual Meetings
Dubuque CROP Hunger Walk Committee 2021-2022
Sara McCaw Chairperson
Morgan Frazer First Congregational UCC - Treasurer
Rev. Karen Candee Summit Congregational Church
Sue Hattel St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Bob Krayer Immanuel Congregational Church
Rev. Derek Rosenstiel Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Sharon Speckhard St. John’s Lutheran Church
Tammy Wehrspann First Presbyterian Church
The latest CROP Walk Newsletter
Latest News:
WI Council of Churches Interfaith Report
- PIN (People in Need) Fundraiser
PIN currently has funds, thanks to all the caring congregations and people in Dubuque. Some, but not much. If you have already contributed, then thank you so very much. If you are thinking about contributing, we urge you to do so to help those in our community. Please send monetary contributions to:
PIN
2155 University Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001 - Food Pantry Needs
DUBUQUE FOOD PANTRY 1598 Jackson Street 563-583-4440 Hours: Mon. ,Wed., & Fri. 1:00-4:00p.m., Tues. 9:00-noon Someone is usually at the Pantry on Mon., Wed., & Fri. mornings after 9:30a.m.
Monthly Needs
Jan. Peanut Butter & Jelly, Canned meats, ramen noodles Shampoo, laundry soap, Hot chocolate mix
Feb. “Souper Bowl” Soups & crackers Ravioli, Spaghetti O’s, chili Liquid hand soap
Mar. Tuna, Mac & Cheese, Apple sauce, salt Toothpaste, deodorant, facial tissues
Apr. Rice, ketchup, brownie mix, sugar Dish soap, ramen noodles, graham crackers
May Pasta, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, tuna Toilet tissue, bar soap, laundry soap Garden produce
June Juices of any size, pancake mix & syrup, ramen noodles Lotion, liquid hand soap, bath gel Garden produce
July Cake mix, frosting, pork & beans, soup, canned meats Toilet tissue, toothbrushes, toothpaste Garden produce
Aug. Crackers, Hamburger helper, can meats, peanut butter Deodorant, bar soap, facial tissues Garden produce
Sept. Potatoes any kind, sugar, mac & cheese, tuna, oil Laundry soap, dish soap Garden produce
Oct. Can fruit, soup, coffee, hot chocolate, jelly, salt, pepper Paper towels, shampoo,
Nov. Stuffing mix, pumpkin, evaporated milk, ramen noodles Bar soap, dish soap, facial tissue
Dec. Hot chocolate, potatoes, graham crackers, can fruit, oil Toothpaste, lotion, Toilet tissue
Please feel free to post this in your church or assembly area. Thank you for your continued support.
Sr. Betty Kugi shares this marvelous resource from the Wisconsin Council of Churches. Their publication is "Loving our Interfaith Neighbors: A Study-Action Guide" which can be downloaded here.