Religious Life

Service

**RLC provides transportation to all service group sites.

Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club is open to any student, faculty, or staff who would like to travel to Des Moines to share breakfast and fun time with children at Trinity United Methodist Church.

Thursdays, 6:15 AM, Meet on C Street in front of Kresge, Return 9:00 AM

 Leaders: Mark Stanek, Alison Mayer, Hannah Landgraf

Haven Haven Club

The Haven Club is an after school program sponsored by Children and Family Urban Ministries. It invites members of the Simpson community to come and participate in after-school reading, writing, and social skills activities with Des Moines area school children.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 2:50 PM, Meet in Dirlam Lounge

Leaders: Andrea LeMarre

 

Catholic Worker House

Simpson students who visit the Des Moines Catholic Worker House have the unique opportunity to serve dinner and hang out with people in need. (You don't have to be Catholic!)

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30 PM, Meet in Dirlam Lounge

Leaders: Jorie Landers, Sarah Morgan

Freedom for Youth

This organization works with youth of all ages, but Simpson's RLC volunteers with Whiz Kidz, the program for Kindergarten - 5th Grade students. Volunteers will assist with reading, writing and math tutoring as well as facilitating games and activities.

Mondays , 4:45 PM, Meet in Dirlam Lounge

Leader: Ryan Edwardson & Annaleah Herrman

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty housing worldwide. The Simpson campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity frequently participates in building and remodeling projects in conjunction with the Warren County chapter of Habitat. Many projects take place in Des Moines. In addition to Saturday work trips and fund raisers, the chapter travels to a new location each year to build one or more houses over the week of spring break. Habitat is a great way to get involved, have fun, and meet new people! 

TBA, watch your emails for opportunities

 

Kiya Koda Humane Society

RLC does not formally volunteer with Kiya Koda (although we encourage students to go and serve) but takes part in a non-stop fundraising project for the agency. Just outside of Smith Chapel office you can find a collection envelope for Kiya Koda - but we don't want your cash - we want your HyVee receipts! For every $100,000 worth of receipts Kiya Koda collects, HyVee donates $1,000 to the organization.

Check out the Events Calendar to learn more about what is going on.

If you are a student driver and need to turn in individual mileage, please download and complete this form and return to ann.shepherd@simpson.edu


 

Annaleah Herrman: Chapel Intern of Service and Formation 

annaleah.herrman@simpson.edu Annaleah

Hi! My name is Annaleah. I am a junior Spanish and Religion major. I am the intern of Formation and Service, which means I’m in charge of the Bible studies and weekly service groups here at Simpson.  If you have ideas or input, feel free to email me.

Fun facts:
•       I am going to go to Argentina for the spring semester this year.
•       I have a hearing loss and have had it since I was born.
•       I knit, crochet, and occasionally play the ukulele.

Last Updated: 11/18/11