Health writer Jane Brody began a recent column saying, “Many, perhaps most, of us have spent this past year struggling to find ways to mourn the losses, weather the stresses and revive the pleasures stolen by the Covid-19 Pandemic.” After Sue shares a reflection from her year, she invites you to offer yours. How has … Continue reading Loss, Stress, and Stolen Pleasure: Reflections on a Pandemic Year,
With roots in the Judaeo/Christian tradition, UUs observe Sundays as a day of gathering, along with many other faith traditions. What does Sunday mean to us today, and how has it changed over the years? As Sue shares some history and personal reflections, she invites your perspectives as well. Download Bulletin Karen Esterl, service support. … Continue reading Rules, Rituals, and Restoration: the Story of Sunday
We will have our annual Service of Remembrance, honoring our ancestors and others who no longer walk this earth in their physical presence. I regret that I can not share an altar with you this year, but I hope you will take part in our virtual service. You are invited to send me any photos … Continue reading Welcoming Our Ghosts: A Service of Remembrance
Join us as we celebrate 15 years of “moving together in time,” as we say each week. While we have been growing and learning together, we have also made an impact in the world beyond ourselves as we try to create a place where ALL of our principles are lived out every day. Please bring … Continue reading Decorah UU’s 15th Anniversary Service & Potluck
Many traditions celebrate this time of year as an opportunity to remember and honor our ancestors. Incorporating the Mexican holiday of Dias de los Muertos, along with the Celtic Samhain, and our western All Saints Day, we, too, remember those in our lives and world who are no longer with us on this earth.
We share the joys of reading with one another in this service. All can participate either by talking about one or more of their favorite books or by listening to other’s talk. Service Leader: Sue Otte Everyone is welcome at our Sunday morning gathering. We meet at The Lingonberry, 218 W. Water Street, with our … Continue reading Books We Love
March is Women’s History Month. Let’s celebrate by exploring the lives of some of our Unitarian Universalist foremothers, many of whom have had a significant impact not only on our faith but on our world. Service Leader: Karen Esterl
Keeping with our monthly theme of Unity and Diversity, we hope you’ll give some thought to how the books you read allow you to explore and understand the world and the people in it.
with Sue Otte, Decorah UU member As we celebrate Earth Day this Sunday, we’ll meet downstairs in Bethania for our shortened service/hospitality time. The entire weekend is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Oneota Film Festival, with its many entertaining and educational films. We will conclude our service in time for the Sunday showings which … Continue reading Discovering Security in Growth, Reform and Change: A “Helen Keller” Moment
with Decorah UU members Sue Otte and Bill Musser Founders’s Day is a Sunday when we think of our Fellowship through the lenses of past, present and future. Our history is important. Our present is encouraging. Our future is full of possibility. We are pleased to have Detra and Shawn Dettman joining our UU community … Continue reading Founders’ Day
