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When Islamophilia Becomes Islamophobia: The Case of Hamline University + Decorah UU Votes on the 8th Principle

Location: Lingonberry The current controversy engulfing Hamline University about an art history professor who showed a famous painting depicting the Prophet Muhammad raises important questions about Western views of the Islamic tradition. While the university administration charged the professor with being Islamophobic, it is ironically the university, in its understandable effort to show respect for … Continue reading When Islamophilia Becomes Islamophobia: The Case of Hamline University + Decorah UU Votes on the 8th Principle

A Celebration of African-American Literature

Location: Lingonberry February is Black History Month, during which we give special attention to a topic that’s always important: the contributions of people from the African diaspora to our history and culture. As part of our congregation’s observance, we’ll explore the rich literary offerings of Black writers. Dr. Martin Klammer, Professor of English at Luther … Continue reading A Celebration of African-American Literature

The Fire of Commitment: Religious Orthodoxy and Humanism Contrasted.

As Unitarian Universalists, ours is a way that says there is no One Way – not for us, anyway. For us there is no one, sure-fire, infallibly correct, committed path to Beloved Community or Enlightenment. Lots of folks will have no qualms telling us that there is only one, sure-fire, correct path to Salvation – … Continue reading The Fire of Commitment: Religious Orthodoxy and Humanism Contrasted.

Annual Auction 2023

Decorah UU’s Annual Auction will be held after a brief service. Auction proceeds will benefit Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and our congregation. The event will include both a live auction as well as the launch of a silent online auction. Get more details and a link to see … Continue reading Annual Auction 2023

Healing Racialized Embodied Trauma

A facilitated discussion reflecting on the book, Our Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menackem Download Bulletin LIVESTREAMED VIA ZOOM: See Zoom Details for Sunday Services Please note that masks are not required at this time. Share-the-Plate – Our plate recipient for January/February is the Senior Citizens Hospitality Center which is undertaking a remodeling project. To donate to … Continue reading Healing Racialized Embodied Trauma

Considering the 8th on the 8th

Location: Lingonberry Let’s talk about the 8th on the 8th! In preparation for a vote by Decorah UU Fellowship to adopt the UU 8th Principle, we will have a presentation and chance for discussion. A meeting of the Fellowship has been requested by the Board to be held after the service on February 19. SErvice … Continue reading Considering the 8th on the 8th

No Service: Alternative Ideas

We will not hold a Sunday service on Christmas Day. If you are looking for something to do during that time on December 25, you may want to consider a meditative walk or sit as your ability and the weather allows. Consider this: Two Mindfulness Practices to Help You Tune Into Nature Practice 1: Walk … Continue reading No Service: Alternative Ideas

Humanism, an introduction – Being good without gods

Location: Lingonberry “At 32 and remarried, I discovered Thomas Paine’s Age of Reason in the Parma, Ohio, public library. A self-education in philosophy, via those library stacks, led me to jettison my belief in all things which included ‘imaginary friends’ and to eventually embrace atheism as a life-stance. This change enabled me to live with … Continue reading Humanism, an introduction – Being good without gods