Church bells will ring at 11:00 Monday mornings to mark lives lost to COVID-19

Starting Monday, church bells will ring for one minute at 11:00 a.m each Monday to mark the lives lost and affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Decorah Area Faith Coalition is sponsoring the program, which is part of a call for a National Day of Mourning and Lament. The ongoing bell-ringing each week recognizes all lives affected by the pandemic. People are invited to stand outside at this time each week in solidarity with our community and the world.