# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Backpack Blessing - Students, Educators & School Workers
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Calling all students, educators, and school staff! Join us at Downtown Disciples as we bless backpacks, briefcases, and bags during our worship services. Let’s set the tone for a school year filled with hope, growth, and community support.

We are an unapologetically progressive faith community that proclaims Black Lives Matter and proudly affirms our LGBTQIA+ family. This blessing is for students and educators of all ages - because everyone deserves a year full of blessings.

Come as you are, and let’s start this school year with love and affirmation. Be sure to share this event with your family and friends!♥
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/backpack-blessing-students-educators-and-school-workers/200030535153442
- **Event Categories**: black-lives-matter
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 525 SW 5th St, Suite D, Des Moines, IA 50309-4501, United States
- **lat**: 41.57945
- **long**: -93.61975
- **full address**: 525 SW 5th St, Suite D, Des Moines, IA 50309-4501, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Backpack Blessing - Students, Educators & School Workers being held?
  - **A:** Backpack Blessing - Students, Educators & School Workers takes place on Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am at 525 SW 5th St, Suite D, Des Moines, IA 50309-4501, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Backpack Blessing - Students, Educators & School Workers?
  - **A:** Backpack Blessing - Students, Educators & School Workers is organized by Downtown Disciples: Progressive Faith Community.

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