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.
September 26 - Suicide Prevention Awareness Event-Interfaith Meeting
A variety of short presentations with displays at 6:30 and brief presentations beginning at 7pm. Topics include awareness, perceptions, advocacy, and help. Hillcrest Family Service in the Hadley Chapel. 2005 Asbury Rd. Accessible building. In-person only. Look for the Blue and White DACU sign. Peanut Butter and mac and cheese are accepted for the Dubuque Food Pantry.
October 7 - Dubuque Area CROP Hunger Walk: Ending Hunger One Step at a Time.
9:30am registration. Eagle Point Park, Eagle View Pavilion. Dedication at 10am honoring long time CROP Walk Committee Member “Bob” Krayer. Then, the walk begins. 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 Non-Profits Featuring the Presentation Lantern Center.
Information about non-profits in the CARADCO bldg. 900 Jackson St. In-person only. Accessible northside of building and by elevator. Sidewalk greeters will direct you to the entrance. Parking along the street and nearby lots. Non-perishable ethnic foods (the spirit of the Center) and paper goods for the Dubuque Food Pantry are welcomed.
November 19 - Sunday DACU Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service 5pm (NOTE. Change of Date/Time).
The offering at the service will go to support the work of People In Need (PIN) that assists families with emergency needs. Music, hymns, and messages from a diversity of religious voices are celebrated. Resurrection Catholic Church. 4300 Asbury Rd. Accessible at the Drive thru Entrance. Donations to the Dubuque Food Pantry are welcomed.
Note. No December Interfaith Meeting. Annual Delegate Business meeting January 2024
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.