Author: Julie Ohde

Decorah UU Donates for Heating & Weatherization Assistance

Proceeds from the January 2023 auction allowed us to donate $2,000 to Northeast Iowa Community Action’s LIHEAP (Low-Income Heating Assistance Program) which can help with a supplemental payment of residential heating costs. In addition, $600 was donated for NEICA’s WEatherization Assistance Program (WAP) which helps to improve housing safety, comfort and affordability to eligible households. … Continue reading Decorah UU Donates for Heating & Weatherization Assistance

2023 Annual Auction

It’s time for the UU Annual Auction! Things will start with the the LIVE auction Sunday, January 29 following a brief service. We will auction off experiences, food, handmade art and services. The FUUN committee will also be providing snacks and wine at the auction. Here’s a sneak peek at the auction (it is NOT … Continue reading 2023 Annual Auction

Celebrating Chalica

We will be talking about Chalica at our 11/27 service. But if you can’t attend the service, you can still practice Chalica at home, starting 12/5. Get the guide. You can learn more about Chalica by reading https://www.uuworld.org/articles/chalica-gains-adherents.

Summer Service Schedule 2020

Decorah UU begins its every-other-Sunday summer schedule on June 14, following the discussion & vote at our Annual Meeting in May. Please consider connecting with your UU Circle, visiting the UUA Church of the Larger Fellowship, or doing something else that refreshes your spirit.

Calling All Musicians!

Our 12/22 service will be a “Festival of Music.”  Would you like to share a song of the holiday season?  Instrumentalists and singers alike are needed!  Feel free to suggest your own musical contribution; or let us know if you’re interested in singing in one or more small ensemble pieces.  If you want to participate, … Continue reading Calling All Musicians!

Get your chalice for Chalica!

On 12/1, we will learn about Chalica, a week-long celebration of our UU principles.  As part of the observation of Chalica, everyone will be invited to light a chalice once a day for seven days (12/2-12/8).  You could use a candle or even a flashlight for the observance.  But if you want your very own chalice … Continue reading Get your chalice for Chalica!

NEIUU Book Sharing – 2019

At our June 30 fellowship we discussed the joys of reading and shared some of our favorite books with one another. Below are links to the list we compiled from that service. The list includes the person who recommended the selection so you’ve got someone to discuss the book with when you’re done reading. Thank … Continue reading NEIUU Book Sharing – 2019