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Chat Back from those who attended “Earth Centered Learning with Shelley Buffalo”

Location: The Lingonberry More info coming soon Share-the-Plate – Our plate recipient for January/February is the Decorah OWL (Our Whole Lives) program. To donate to the plate recipient, you can Give Online. Or, if sending a check, please note “Share the Plate” in the memo line. Donations may be mailed to Decorah UU, PO Box … Continue reading Chat Back from those who attended “Earth Centered Learning with Shelley Buffalo”

Celebrating our Gifts

Location: The Lingonberry Readings will lead into a small group conversation about the many gifts, talents, accomplishments and resources at Decorah UU. Share-the-Plate – Our plate recipient for January/February is the Decorah OWL (Our Whole Lives) program. To donate to the plate recipient, you can Give Online. Or, if sending a check, please note “Share … Continue reading Celebrating our Gifts

Reading with One’s Fingers

Location: The Lingonberry January 4 marked the birthday of Louis Braille, inventor of a tactile reading and writing system intended for visually impaired people. In November 2018, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that this day should be celebrated annually as World Braille Day, recognizing that access to written language is a critical prerequisite to … Continue reading Reading with One’s Fingers

Fire Communion

Location: The Lingonberry At the end of each calendar year, many UU congregations observe a tradition called the fire communion, sometimes known as a “burning bowl” ceremony. People write down on scraps of paper phrases that represent the year behind them and bring forth the paper to burn it. Join us in this meaningful ceremony … Continue reading Fire Communion

No service on Dec 24

Due to the holiday plans of our various service leaders, Decorah UU will not be holding a service 12/24. Folks are reminded that they could worship with the Church of the Larger Fellowship online that evening at 7 p.m. Central (pre-worship community singing begins at 6:45 p.m.). Visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tyFy8aL-R_WzWvVsigCKIg#/registration to register. This could also be a wonderful … Continue reading No service on Dec 24

Celebrating the Solstice with Song

Location: The Lingonberry We will celebrate the winter solstice with music with performances from various area musicians, including Suzanne Ernst on flute, members of Dames’ Rocket with recorder arrangements, Lalie Madriguera, Mike Ellingsen, Andrew and Eric Ellingsen, and various members of Burning Bright. There will be congregational singing, too! LIVESTREAMED VIA ZOOM: See Zoom Details … Continue reading Celebrating the Solstice with Song

Loose Ends

Location: The Lingonberry We covenant to encourage each other in our spiritual growth, so it is important to share when we arrive at a place of significant personal change. When one of life’s weavings comes to a conclusion, we are left with many threads to tie off before another pattern can begin. We can feel … Continue reading Loose Ends

Wintering Down

Location: The Lingonberry As we approach the deep darkness of winter, we reflect through poems and stories what we can learn about hope and patience for our inner and communal lives. LIVESTREAMED VIA ZOOM: See Zoom Details for Sunday Services Share-the-Plate – Our plate recipient for November/December is “Earth Centered co-learning with Shelley Buffalo,” a … Continue reading Wintering Down