Location: Lingonberry To be hopeful in these hard times is more than being foolishly romantic, according to historian Howard Zinn. It does, however, require some effort on our part. The good news is that every congregation can tap into the energy it needs to act to make this world a better place. Find out how … Continue reading Not Just Foolishly Romantic
Location: Lingonberry Our society is bad at grief. Our words are often inadequate, our system of giving someone three days off work a a death is ludicrous and we often don’t even acknowledge the things besides death that need to be grieved. Let’s talk about it, together! Kelli Boylen and her husband have two amazing … Continue reading Can we talk about grief?
Location: Lingonberry Did you know that Unitarian Universalists have a week-long celebration of our principles and that its name is Chalica? Chalica begins on the first Monday in December and lasts seven days. Each day a chalice is lit and the day is spent reflecting on the meaning of that day’s principle and doing a … Continue reading Chalica: A Winter Holiday Celebrating UU Principles
Location: Lingonberry Retired social worker and Decorah UU member, Carol Hagen, reflects on working alongside Native people at the beginning of her career. 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 November-December is Guatemalan Basics Fund administered through Decorah … Continue reading With a New Lens
Location: Lingonberry Rugged individualism has a certain appeal. Yet seeing ourselves as separate from other people and from our natural environment has been called an illusion by Thich Nhat Hanh, Albert Einstein, and many other wise teachers. Today let’s explore this illusion of separateness as a major contributor to social injustices, and racial injustice in … Continue reading The Illusion of Separateness and Racial Injustice
Location: Lingonberry In the midst of global pandemic, rising authoritarianism, and uprising, lives hang in the balance and the future of democracy is on the line. In response, Unitarian Universalists are answering the call of our faith, building powerful partnerships to mobilize our communities to #VoteLove and #DefeatHate. Join UUA President Susan Frederick Gray, the … Continue reading Vote Love, Defeat Hate: Organizing for the Long Haul
Location: Lingonberry This is our annual ancestor remembrance service, Download Bulletin LIVESTREAMED VIA ZOOM: See Zoom Details for Sunday Services Share-the-Plate – Our plate recipient for September-October is Meskwaki Language Preservation project. 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 … Continue reading Touching the Roots of Our Ancestors
Location: Lingonberry Following the service, there will be an informal “memorial” social time to honor Mona Quinn, with refreshments provided by her family. Service leader: Carolyn Corbin Download Bulletin LIVESTREAMED VIA ZOOM: See Zoom Details for Sunday Services Share-the-Plate – Our plate recipient for September-October is Meskwaki Language Preservation project. To donate to the plate recipient, you can Give … Continue reading Disability Rights and Art Activism
Location: Lingonberry While the pandemic has brought many challenges and sorrows, it has also provided new insights and appreciations. What lessons have you learned during this time? Perhaps you’ve become more familiar with technology that has allowed you to connect with friends and family far and near, or you’ve come to prioritize self-care, or you’ve … Continue reading Blessings From the Pandemic
Location: Lingonberry October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and the 10th is World Mental Health Day. In honor of those observances, Pat Trewin, Decorah High School counselor, will be speaking to us about what our local high school does in relation to both bullying and mental health and how the school fits into the larger … Continue reading Decorah High School: Helping Students to Thrive
