Circuit Writer
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Table Of Contents
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UPCOMING SERVICES
Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
CIRCUIT WRITER
Notes From Grant Street
Important updates from the windows on Grant Street:
Welcome To Our New Website
Listening Sessions: Building The Church Community We Want
CONNECT & GROW
CONNECT & GROW
Mark Your Calendars
Save the date! Mark your calendars for these upcoming congregational events and opportunities. See the list of events or click individual events for details:
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“The Religious Education (RE) programs are more than glue sticks, glitter, and crafts. It is about creating spaces of belonging, listening carefully, laughing wholeheartedly, caring deeply, and nurturing connections. It is about becoming a community and supporting each other as we learn and grow together. And it is about being — living our values in the world.”
— JES ZIMMER, Director of Religious Education
DIRECTOR UPDATES
Family Fun & Youth RE
Read the latest REflections from our Director of Religious Education, and mark your calendar for all the family opportunities we have coming up!
Space is Still Open in OWL — Registration Closes Oct 4!
Donations Welcome: We Need These Specific RE Supplies
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“Giving of ourselves and modeling generosity to the next generation are key spiritual practices and real ways to be the change we’d like to see in the world.”
COMMITTEE UPDATES
Living Our Vision, Mission & Principles
Unitarian Universalists have always been a faith that calls for living out our beliefs in our everyday lives. Here are some ways our congregation is living out our vision, mission, and principles this month.
We are active partners in service to others. We bring light to social justice issues and are conduits for sparking change in ourselves, our community, and the world.
“We are active partners in service to others. We bring light to social justice issues and are conduits for sparking change in ourselves, our community, and the world.”
How To Get Involved
We are always looking for additional volunteer support. You can help with this essential and meaningful ministry in two different ways:
- Become a member of one of our Church Committees.
- Volunteer directly with a local community Ministry Partner.
- Donate generously to our Community Focus Collections.
MINISTRY PARTNERS
Our Community Focus Collections
Once a month, our Sunday collection is given to a selected Ministry Partner who puts our values, vision, and mission into practice. Our recent community donations include:
New Beginnings for Refugees
FROM THE PEWS
Congregation Member Shares
Get the latest congregation member shares below — opinion pieces, potluck recipes, book reviews, and more:
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Request Support
We are here to support you. Use this secure form to request a meeting with the Minister, get ahold of someone from the Caring Committee, or share a bit of news with the congregation.
I’d like the minister to get ahold of me
The minister meets regularly with congregants to discuss Unitarian Universalism and personal faith, provide pastoral counseling in times of transition and crises, for prayer, or for chats over a cup of tea.
I’d like someone from the Caring Committee to get ahold of me
The church’s Caring Committee assists members and friends who’d like a visit from a fellow congregant and those seeking short-term assistance with groceries, meals, and gas.
I have a joy or concern to share with the congregation in Sunday’s paper bulletin
The deadline for printing in the upcoming Sunday’s bulletin is Wednesday by noon.
Unitarian universalism
A Living Faith
Whether in community with others or as an individual, active, tangible expressions of love, justice, and peace are what make a difference. Seven days a week, Unitarian Universalists try to live their faith by doing.
We create change: in ourselves, in the world. These are the ways we do it:
CIRCUIT WRITER
This Month’s Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
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Thanks-Sharing Join us this Sunday for our Thanks-Sharing Service, a time to reflect on gratitude and connection. After a brief homily, everyone will be invited to share words of thanks, joy,... 
This event is canceled for November 30, December 21 and January 4. Mindfulness/Meditation Community A Drop-in mindfulness/meditation community. Please join us. In a world that often feels uncertain and overwhelming,... |
1 event,
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening, including on holidays. Please enter through the doors off of the parking lot. |
2 events,
Choosing Hope December's Creativity Matters theme is "choosing hope." We’ll explore how creativity can help us recognize and nurture hope, even when it feels distant. Through art and creative practice,... 
Join teacher Larry Riddle and others in our beautiful atrium for stretching and Qi Gong. The stretching portion of the classes lasts for about 90 minutes and is required. Beginners... |
5 events,
Discover the joy of knitting and the warmth of community by joining our Weekly Knitting Group. All are invited, whether you're a seasoned knitter or a complete novice. Bring your... 
If you have had a secret wish to sing, join the UU Wausau Choir. We always welcome new members. There are no formal auditions; just bring your good ears and... 
You're invited to be part of our weekly gathering, where we dive into the thought-provoking world of The New Yorker magazine. Join us during the lunch hour as we unpack... |
3 events,
If you have had a secret wish to sing, join the UU Wausau Choir. We always welcome new members. There are no formal auditions; just bring your good ears and... 
Join teacher Larry Riddle and others in our beautiful atrium for stretching and Tai Chi. The stretching portion of the class lasts about 90 minutes and is required. Beginners are... 
Opening the Hand of Thought: Foundations of Zen Buddhist PracticeMonthly Book Discussion Group Join fellow UU Wausau members for a six-month journey through Opening the Hand of Thought by Kosho...
Free
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More Than We Deserve, More Than We Offer - The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching What if generosity begins not with reaching down to help someone else, but with recognizing how... 
Youth Group - Value Quest: Exploring What Matters Most This year, our youth will explore the values they chose as the most important to them - Adventure, Honesty, Play &... 
Sacred Words: A UU Kids' Guide to Big Ideas This year in Children's RE, we’ll embark on a playful, thoughtful journey through some of life’s most meaningful ideas - Community,... |
1 event,
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening, including on holidays. Please enter through the doors off of the parking lot. |
1 event,
This group has a policy of cancelling class when the Wausau School District cancels classes or after school activities. WSD has cancelled all activities after 5:00 pm so Qi Gong... |
4 events,
Discover the joy of knitting and the warmth of community by joining our Weekly Knitting Group. All are invited, whether you're a seasoned knitter or a complete novice. Bring your...
If you have had a secret wish to sing, join the UU Wausau Choir. We always welcome new members. There are no formal auditions; just bring your good ears and...
You're invited to be part of our weekly gathering, where we dive into the thought-provoking world of The New Yorker magazine. Join us during the lunch hour as we unpack... |
2 events,
If you have had a secret wish to sing, join the UU Wausau Choir. We always welcome new members. There are no formal auditions; just bring your good ears and...
Join teacher Larry Riddle and others in our beautiful atrium for stretching and Tai Chi. The stretching portion of the class lasts about 90 minutes and is required. Beginners are... |
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Annual Christmas Pageant: the Rev'd Brian Mason and Jes Zimmer, DRE, leading Step into a world of wonder and imagination at our annual Christmas Pageant, a heartwarming tradition that captures...
Mindfulness/Meditation Community A Drop-in mindfulness/meditation community. Please join us. In a world that often feels uncertain and overwhelming, the power of stillness, connection, and mindful presence becomes more important than... |
1 event,
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening, including on holidays. Please enter through the doors off of the parking lot. |
2 events,
All interested members and friends are welcome to the Board of Trustees meetings. Monthly board meetings are held at First Universalist Unitarian Church of Wausau on the third Tuesday of...
Join teacher Larry Riddle and others in our beautiful atrium for stretching and Qi Gong. The stretching portion of the classes lasts for about 90 minutes and is required. Beginners... |
4 events,
Discover the joy of knitting and the warmth of community by joining our Weekly Knitting Group. All are invited, whether you're a seasoned knitter or a complete novice. Bring your...
If you have had a secret wish to sing, join the UU Wausau Choir. We always welcome new members. There are no formal auditions; just bring your good ears and...
You're invited to be part of our weekly gathering, where we dive into the thought-provoking world of The New Yorker magazine. Join us during the lunch hour as we unpack... |
3 events,
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Blue Christmas - led by the Rev. Brian Mason A quieter, reflective service for anyone carrying heaviness during the holidays. All are welcome. Join Us On Sundays For Services That...
If you have had a secret wish to sing, join the UU Wausau Choir. We always welcome new members. There are no formal auditions; just bring your good ears and...
Join teacher Larry Riddle and others in our beautiful atrium for stretching and Tai Chi. The stretching portion of the class lasts about 90 minutes and is required. Beginners are... |
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Light in the Dark: A Winter Art Gathering As winter approaches, we turn our attention to the cycles of light and darkness: to what shines, what rests, and the quiet... 
Women's Early Risers is a social group that meets monthly for breakfast and companionship. Any interested women are invited to join - UU or not! The group meets at Tri-City... |
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Christmas Sing! – led by the Rev. Brian Mason and Margaret Jerz Celebrate the joyous melodies of the season at our Annual Christmas Sing, a cherished tradition that fills our... 
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On the longest night of the year, we come together to observe the passage from darkness to light with readings, songs, quiet meditation, candles, and letting go. All are welcome...
This event is canceled for November 30, December 1 and January 4. Mindfulness/Meditation Community A Drop-in mindfulness/meditation community. Please join us. In a world that often feels uncertain and overwhelming,... |
1 event,
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening, including on holidays. Please enter through the doors off of the parking lot. |
1 event,
Class is canceled today. Join teacher Larry Riddle and others in our beautiful atrium for stretching and Qi Gong. The stretching portion of the classes lasts for about 90 minutes... |
5 events,
Christmas Eve Candelight Service A service of candlelight, carols, and hope.
Canceled for December 24 and 31, 2025 Discover the joy of knitting and the warmth of community by joining our Weekly Knitting Group. All are invited, whether you're a seasoned...
Practice is canceled today. If you have had a secret wish to sing, join the UU Wausau Choir. We always welcome new members. There are no formal auditions; just bring... |
2 events,
Canceled today. If you have had a secret wish to sing, join the UU Wausau Choir. We always welcome new members. There are no formal auditions; just bring your good...
Class is canceled today. Join teacher Larry Riddle and others in our beautiful atrium for stretching and Tai Chi. The stretching portion of the class lasts about 90 minutes and... |
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When Do We Know It Is Dawn? - Led by church member, Mary Testin Where do we find hope and inspiration in these dark days? What stories of courage and...
Mindfulness/Meditation Community A Drop-in mindfulness/meditation community. Please join us. In a world that often feels uncertain and overwhelming, the power of stillness, connection, and mindful presence becomes more important than... |
1 event,
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening, including on holidays. Please enter through the doors off of the parking lot. |
1 event,
Class is canceled today. Join teacher Larry Riddle and others in our beautiful atrium for stretching and Qi Gong. The stretching portion of the classes lasts for about 90 minutes... |
4 events,
Canceled for December 31, 2025. See you next year! Discover the joy of knitting and the warmth of community by joining our Weekly Knitting Group. All are invited, whether you're...
Canceled today. If you have had a secret wish to sing, join the UU Wausau Choir. We always welcome new members. There are no formal auditions; just bring your good...
Canceled for today. You're invited to be part of our weekly gathering, where we dive into the thought-provoking world of The New Yorker magazine. Join us during the lunch hour... |
2 events,
Canceled today. If you have had a secret wish to sing, join the UU Wausau Choir. We always welcome new members. There are no formal auditions; just bring your good...
Class is canceled today. Join teacher Larry Riddle and others in our beautiful atrium for stretching and Tai Chi. The stretching portion of the class lasts about 90 minutes and... |
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COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
Stay Connected Between Sundays
We’d love to have you join us for worship or one of our upcoming workshops, small groups, special events, or community offerings between Sundays. Connect with us below for updates!
