Location: The Lingonberry When one strand of the web is broken, the entire web is prone to collapse. When we in UU spaces speak of our 7th principle, belief in the interdependent web of all existence, we are not merely speaking in metaphors. Our existences are intricately woven with all life. When violence, oppression, and … Continue reading Adaptive Ministry
Location: Twin Springs Bring a jar of water from your summer journeys far away, imagined, or even from your own tap. Sue Otte will lead this annual outdoor Sunday Service at one of Decorah UU’s favorite locations, Twin Springs. LIVESTREAMED VIA ZOOM: See Zoom Details for Sunday Services Share-the-Plate – Our plate recipient for September/October … Continue reading Ingathering 2023
Location: The Lingonberry We humans carry the longing and the capacity to connect, to care for each other, and to create beauty together. Wherever we are, in city, town, and countryside, at every age and stage, we can step across the false border of individualism and weave community, one day at a time. There is … Continue reading We Belong
Location: Phelps Park Shelter #2 In celebration of our monthly theme of beloved community, we will have a short service followed by a potluck, Phelps Park shelter #2. Please bring something to share, serving utensils if needed, and your own plate, a cup, and silverware. We will have some extras if you forget! You may … Continue reading Annual Potluck
Location: The Lingonberry World Senior Citizen’s Day is an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of older folks while also increasing awareness of issues like health deterioration and elder abuse that may affect them. We have a wonderful local resource, the Senior Citizens Hospitality Center, whose mission is, “To provide opportunity for social, recreational, … Continue reading World Senior Citizen’s Day
Location: Phelps Shelter #1 Lalie Madriguera will join us with two classics from her repertoire. Karen Esterl will accompany us singing UU favorites. Service Leader: Carl Peterson LIVESTREAMED VIA ZOOM: See Zoom Details for Sunday Services Share-the-Plate – Our plate recipient for July/August is “Toys Go Round.” To donate to the plate recipient, you can … Continue reading Decorah UU sings our favorite songs
Location: Lingonberry followed by Vesterheim Museum Decorah UU will gather for a short service at the Lingonberry. Then, in observance of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we will proceed down the street to the Vesterheim Museum, where we will explore the current exhibit Sámi Dreams: Portraits of Resilience in the Norwegian Arctic, focused … Continue reading Sámi Dreams: Portraits of Resilience in the Norwegian Arctic
Location: Lingonberry In Hindu mythology the god Indra’s abode contains a wondrous vast net. At each crossing point of the net hangs a single glittering jewel. We’ll learn more about this magnificent net and how it illustrates one of our beloved UU values: the interdependent web of all existence. As part of that learning, we’ll … Continue reading Indra’s Jeweled Net: Reflections on the Interdependent Web
Location: Lingonberry We will renew and recommit to Decorah UU’s pledges as a “Welcoming Congregation” A conversation centered service. Share-the-Plate – Our plate recipient for July/August is “Toys Go Round.” 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 … Continue reading What does it mean to be radically welcoming?
Location: Lingonberry Edward Benton-Banai (1931 – 2020) was an American civil rights activist, one of the founders of the American Indian Movement (AIM). Benton-Banai was also Decorah UU member Carol Hagen’s first boss. We will hear from Benton-Banai in a short video and discuss with Carol Hagen. Share-the-Plate – Our plate recipient for July/August is … Continue reading Insights from Eddie Benton-Banai – Ojibwe-Anishinabe leader
