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Latest News & Events
In Decorah: “Aloka the Peace Dog” Choosing to walk with peace. With Guest Speaker Shelley Buffalo
“Aloka the Peace Dog” Choosing to walk with peace.
in Decorah this Sunday March 15, 10:00
Also:
“Rematriation and Indigenous Futurism”
Monday March 16 – 4:30
Read MoreCalled To Climate Action 2026
Please join me for the “Called to Climate Action” conference of the Iowa Faith and Climate Network on Saturday, March 21, from 9 am to 5 pm, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1340 3rd Ave. SE, in Cedar Rapids.
As the board chair for this nonprofit organization, I am excited to welcome neighbors and visitors to Cedar Rapids for this event. Please share with others who might be interested.
We do want people to register for this event (basic cost is $35, but scholarships are available) at this link:
https://iowafaithandclimate.org/ctca-registration/
Translives Festival moved to Saturday, June 6, 2026
Calling all transgender, gender queer, and nonbinary church members and friends. If you would like to participate in this year’s festival (Saturday, June 6, 2026) as a fine art or craft exhibitor, author, performer, or food/beverage vendor, please visit our website for more information on how to apply. Applications may be submitted beginning March 1. Questions? Email translivesfestival@ucdsm.org with any questions.
Read MoreSign petition supporting Immigrants in Iowa
On February 24, 2026, Rev. Carin Bringelson joined 50+ other clergy in hand-delivering a public letter to Rep. Ashley Hinson. In the letter, they urged the legislator to consider the civil rights of immigrants before voting on more funding for Homeland Security, stop her attacks on religious liberty and free speech, and meet with clergy and directly impacted immigrant families in her district.
Read MoreHelp Minneapolis Get a Nobel Peace Prize
The editors of The Nation are formally nominating the city of Minneapolis and its people for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
Read More“Red Earth Nation” Book Discussions
In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, Decorah Unitarian Universalists (Decorah UU) is hosting book discussions of “Red Earth Nation” by Eric Zimmer and Meskwaki Historians, Johnathan L. Buffalo and Dawn Suzanne Wanatee Buffalo. This book was recommended by Shelley Buffalo from the Meskwaki Red Earth Nation. Free and open to the public, please join us…
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