Ask Us Anything + March Birthdays
Location: Hotel Winneshiek (Ballroom), 104 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101 How do we do what we do at UU? Ask us anything. Plus – March Birthday Celebrations at Decorah UU!
Archives: Services
Showing up Authentically
Location: Hotel Winneshiek (Ballroom), 104 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
A Living Tradition: 21 Years and Counting (+ Potluck!)
Location: Hotel Winneshiek (Ballroom), 104 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101 This has been rescheduled! Join us to commemorate Founders Day. Bring a dish to share at the potluck.
Stories that Stick
Location: Hotel Winneshiek (Ballroom), 104 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101 A Dramatic Retelling of Mistress Masham’s Repose. Some stories capture our imagination in childhood and deliver a message that stays with us, continuing to grow throughout our lifetime. I call these: “Stories that Stick”. I wager we all have some. This story is an … Continue reading Stories that Stick
Finding Our Inner Strength + February Birthday Celebrations
Location: Hotel Winneshiek (Ballroom), 104 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101 Reflecting on material from The Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery and other Sources that inspire us during difficult times. Plus, we celebrate our members and friends who have birthdays in February.
Imbolc Celebration of the Seasons
Location: Decorah United Church of Christ, 209 W Broadway St, Decorah, IA 52101 NOTE TIME CHANGE to 10:30! Imbolc falls midway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, symbolizing the first stirrings of new life after winter. The name comes from Old Irish i mbolc, meaning “in the belly,” referencing pregnant ewes and the … Continue reading Imbolc Celebration of the Seasons
Spreading the Love for Restorative Justice
Location: Hotel Winneshiek (Ballroom), 104 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
The Power of a Small Organization & January Birthdays
Location: Hotel Winneshiek (Ballroom), 104 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101 As we move forward in time and space, we often wonder, what can UUers do to effectively make the world a little bit better. This will be an interactive service reflecting on how we reach out in a way that makes sense for Decorah … Continue reading The Power of a Small Organization & January Birthdays
Fire and Water Ceremony
Location: Hotel Winneshiek (Ballroom), 104 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101 On the cusp of a new calendar year, this special UU Service will harness our connection to earth, water, air, fire and spirit. Everyone will receive a ‘take home a fire ceremony kit’ to help set your intentions for the future.
They burned beseeching fires all night long to keep the year alive
Location: Hotel Winneshiek (Ballroom), 104 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101 Reflecting on ancient practices that spark our spiritual flames. We will read the book “The Shortest Day” by Susan Cooper. Share-the-Plate – Our plate recipient for November/December is LIHEAP, a program providing financial assistance for home heating costs and emergency energy crisis situations to individuals and … Continue reading They burned beseeching fires all night long to keep the year alive