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UPCOMING SERVICES
Christmas Sing!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
“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
“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:
The Neighbor’s Place
Supporting Local Students: Free Feminine Hygiene Products for Teens
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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: The Reverend Brian Mason preaching
Thanks-Sharing: The Reverend Brian Mason preaching
Thanksgiving especially, but also much of the winter holiday season, is a time for gratitude. Not simply to feel it, but to show it. This Sunday will start with a...
1 event,
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening. Please enter through the doors off of the parking lot.
2 events,
Choir Practice · Alto Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Alto Sectionals 🎵
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...
Qi Gong · Free Class
Qi Gong · Free Class
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...
3 events,
UU Choir Practice 🎵
UU Choir Practice 🎵
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...
Weekly Knitting Group
Weekly Knitting Group
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...
The Noon Swoon
The Noon Swoon
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,
Choir Practice · Baritone Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Baritone Sectionals 🎵
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...
Tai Chi · Free Class
Tai Chi · Free Class
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...
1 event,
Wine, Cheese & Leadership
Wine, Cheese & Leadership
Join UU Wausau’s staff to thank outgoing and incoming members of the Board of Trustees and learn a bit about how things get done at church and listen to Board...
0 events,
3 events,
C2: Connections Cafe
C2: Connections Cafe
Connections Cafe (C2) is an open space one Sunday a month for youth in 7th-12th grade to connect, collaborate, create, and rest. Youth can choose to play a game, make...
Meaning, Morals, Logic and Awe
Meaning, Morals, Logic and Awe
Meaning, Morals, Logic and Awe - The Rev. Suzelle Lynch preaching Do you eschew all belief in the supernatural, yet still feel a deep sense of meaning when you experience...
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting
Annual meeting of the congregation on Sunday, December 3 | 11:45 am Meeting in the sanctuary.
2 events,
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening. Please enter through the doors off of the parking lot.
Wausau Bird Club · Public Meeting
Wausau Bird Club · Public Meeting
Wausau Bird Club is having a speaker at the December 4 meeting. The meeting is held in the Atrium at the church. The speaker is Brent Brye and he will...
2 events,
Choir Practice · Alto Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Alto Sectionals 🎵
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...
Qi Gong · Free Class
Qi Gong · Free Class
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...
3 events,
UU Choir Practice 🎵
UU Choir Practice 🎵
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...
Weekly Knitting Group
Weekly Knitting Group
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...
The Noon Swoon
The Noon Swoon
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,
Choir Practice · Baritone Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Baritone Sectionals 🎵
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...
Social Justice Committee: Women for Women Zoom Call
Social Justice Committee: Women for Women Zoom Call
Topic: Women for Women Zoom Meeting Time: Dec 7, 2023 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Our presenter for the Women for Women event on Thursday, December 7 will...
Tai Chi · Free Class
Tai Chi · Free Class
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...
1 event,
Second Friday Nighters
Second Friday Nighters
Please join us for Second Friday Nighters — a long-standing tradition at UU Wausau! The fun begins at 6:00 on Friday, December 8th in a congregation members home. Socialize, enjoy...
0 events,
2 events,
A Season Best Savored Slowly
A Season Best Savored Slowly
A Season Best Savored Slowly – The Rev’d Brian Mason preaching Being an adult is cool, but only kinda. For starters, holidays aren’t quite as simple as they once were....
Shop Fair Trade – Equal Exchange
Shop Fair Trade – Equal Exchange
Do you need a hostess gift for the Holidays? Or a consumable gift for that person who has everything? Consider our Fair Trade goods. You can purchase coffee, chocolate, cocoa...
1 event,
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening. Please enter through the doors off of the parking lot.
2 events,
Creativity Matters • Mystery
Creativity Matters • Mystery
December's Creativity Matters theme is “mystery,.” In this session, we will explore how our art and creativity can help us understand the mysteries of our world and ourselves. If you...
Qi Gong · Free Class
Qi Gong · Free Class
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...
7 events,
UU Choir Practice 🎵
UU Choir Practice 🎵
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...
Poinsettia Memorials
Poinsettia Memorials
Our church sanctuary always seems so inviting and warm during the holiday season, thanks to the poinsettias provided through your generous donations. Please consider making a $25 donation to go toward...
Weekly Knitting Group
Weekly Knitting Group
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...
2 events,
Choir Practice · Baritone Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Baritone Sectionals 🎵
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...
Tai Chi · Free Class
Tai Chi · Free Class
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...
0 events,
1 event,
Women’s Early Risers
Women’s Early Risers
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! For more information, contact Sharon...
4 events,
Christmas Sing!
Christmas Sing!
Celebrate the joyous melodies of the season at our Annual Christmas Sing, a cherished tradition that fills our hearts with the spirit of unity and togetherness. Gather with friends and...
Senior High Youth Group Movies
Senior High Youth Group Movies
On Sunday, December 17, the Senior High Youth Group will be watching Spirited, a comedic and musical retelling of Unitarian Charles Dicken's Christmas Carol, with lots of holiday-themed snacks and...
Community Collection Focus · Neighbors Place
Community Collection Focus · Neighbors Place
On the third weekend of each month, our Sunday collection is given to a pre-selected Ministry Partner, organization or cause, like this one, that puts our values into practice. This...
1 event,
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening. Please enter through the doors off of the parking lot.
2 events,
Board of Trustees Public Meeting
Board of Trustees Public Meeting
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...
Qi Gong · Free Class
Qi Gong · Free Class
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,
UU Choir Practice 🎵
UU Choir Practice 🎵
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...
Weekly Knitting Group
Weekly Knitting Group
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...
Choir Practice · Alto Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Alto Sectionals 🎵
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...
4 events,
Book Club: We Rock It!
Book Club: We Rock It!
We Rock It is a monthly book club for tweens, young teens, and their caregivers that explores themes of equity, inclusion, justice, and celebrating the diversity of differing and intersecting...
The Darkest Night: A Winter Solstice Candlelight Service
The Darkest Night: A Winter Solstice Candlelight Service
Event Summary Join us for a tender and reflective evening at The Darkest Night: A Winter Solstice Candlelight Service that recognizes the complexity of emotions that can accompany the holiday...
Choir Practice · Baritone Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Baritone Sectionals 🎵
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...
0 events,
1 event,
The Neighbor’s Place · Weekend Community Collection Focus
The Neighbor’s Place · Weekend Community Collection Focus
On the third weekend of each month, our Sunday collection is given to a pre-selected Ministry Partner, organization or cause, like this one, that puts our values into practice. Learn...
2 events,
Annual Christmas Pageant
Annual Christmas Pageant
Step into a world of wonder and imagination at our annual Holiday Children’s Pageant, a heartwarming tradition that captures the joy and spirit of the season. With creativity and enthusiasm,...
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Sermon Summary Join us on Christmas Eve for a truly special Candlelight Service. Our evening will begin with an inspiring sermon, guiding us to reflect on the universal themes of...
1 event,
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening. Please enter through the doors off of the parking lot.
1 event,
Qi Gong · Free Class
Qi Gong · Free Class
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,
UU Choir Practice 🎵
UU Choir Practice 🎵
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...
Weekly Knitting Group
Weekly Knitting Group
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...
Choir Practice · Alto Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Alto Sectionals 🎵
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...
2 events,
Choir Practice · Baritone Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Baritone Sectionals 🎵
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...
Tai Chi · Free Class
Tai Chi · Free Class
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...
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
We welcome you to worship with us this Sunday at 10:30 AM! We rejoice and grow together through shared ministry, meditation, and music. Stay tuned. This week's sermon summary will be...
2 events,
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening. Please enter through the doors off of the parking lot.
Wausau Bird Club · Public Meeting
Wausau Bird Club · Public Meeting
Wausau Bird Club meets the first Monday of every month; indoors at UU Wausau during late Fall and Winter; outdoors in the Spring & Summer. Everyone is welcome to join....
1 event,
Qi Gong · Free Class
Qi Gong · Free Class
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,
UU Choir Practice 🎵
UU Choir Practice 🎵
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...
Weekly Knitting Group
Weekly Knitting Group
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...
Choir Practice · Alto Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Alto Sectionals 🎵
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...
2 events,
Choir Practice · Baritone Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Baritone Sectionals 🎵
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...
Tai Chi · Free Class
Tai Chi · Free Class
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...
0 events,
0 events,
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!
