How to find and live a life
of meaning and purpose will be discussed at Lifetree Café at 10 a.m.,
Sunday, May 25, and at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, at the West Des Moines
United Methodist Church, 720 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265.
The program, titled
"Living a Rich Life: Finding Meaning and Purpose," features the
filmed story of Christine Garde, who left an influential political position to
launch a gang diversion program by moving into an urban gang-infested
neighborhood.
"I want to look back at
my life and know that I made a significant difference in the world," says
Garde, who believes she's not alone in her desire. "People want their
lives to matter."
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Admission to the 60-minute
event is free. Snacks and beverages are available.
To get to the West Des Moines
United Methodist Church, located in the western part of the Des Moines area,
take Interstate-235 to the 8th Street/73rd Street exit.
Go south on 8th Street to Grand Avenue. The West Des Moines United
Methodist Church is on the southeast corner of 8th and Grand. Parking
is available in the back of the building.
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Lifetree Café is a place
where people gather for conversation on life and faith in a casual
coffeehouse-type setting. For questions about Lifetree may be directed to Paige
Chapman at 515-279-0826 or info@lifetreecafe.com. More information
is available at Lifetreecafe.com.