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UPCOMING SERVICES
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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:
New Beginnings for Refugees
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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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Choir Practice · Tenor and Bass Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Tenor and Bass 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,
4 events,
Youth Religious Education
Youth Religious Education
C2: Coming of Age Cafe C2 is a unique coming-of-age space designed to honor youth choice and support them in taking ownership of their spiritual paths, C2 is a space where youth...
Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching We welcome you to worship with us this Sunday at 10:30 AM! We rejoice and grow together through shared ministry, meditation, and music. Sermons at...
Children’s Religious Education
Children’s Religious Education
This year, our Children's RE group is blending our play-based model with Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints, an illustrated collection by Daneen Akers that highlights people from diverse faiths who...
2 events,
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening, including on holidays. 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. The January 6 program will...
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...
5 events,
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...
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 · Tenor and Bass Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Tenor and Bass 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,
2 events,
Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
Brilliance is Overrated What does it take to live with real compassion—not the feel-good kind, but the kind that changes lives, starting with your own? It’s probably not eloquence or...
Children’s Religious Education
Children’s Religious Education
This year, our Children's RE group is blending our play-based model with Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints, an illustrated collection by Daneen Akers that highlights people from diverse faiths who...
1 event,
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening, including on holidays. Please enter through the doors off of the parking lot.
2 events,
Creativity Matters • Story
Creativity Matters • Story
Story January's Creativity Matters theme is “Story.” Together, we’ll explore how art can help us tell and understand our stories. Projects of the Month We will have supplies for Project...
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,
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...
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 · Tenor and Bass Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Tenor and Bass 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! The group meets at Tri-City...
5 events,
Community Collection Focus · Ministry Partners
Community Collection Focus · Ministry Partners
Community Focus Collection (CFC) On the third weekend of each month during September - May, our Sunday collection is given to a pre-selected Ministry Partner, organization or cause, like this one,...
Children’s Religious Education
Children’s Religious Education
This year, our Children's RE group is blending our play-based model with Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints, an illustrated collection by Daneen Akers that highlights people from diverse faiths who...
Youth Religious Education
Youth Religious Education
C2: Coming of Age Cafe C2 is a unique coming-of-age space designed to honor youth choice and support them in taking ownership of their spiritual paths, C2 is a space where youth...
1 event,
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening, including on holidays. 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,
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...
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 · Tenor and Bass Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Tenor and Bass 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,
Creativity Matters Saturday
Creativity Matters Saturday
As Lent approaches, we’re preparing a Lenten Reflection Book for our congregation, and we warmly invite your contributions. To spark your creativity and support your process, join us for a...
2 events,
Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
Meeting the Moment - Melody Moberg, preaching The Unitarian Universalist theologian Rebecca Ann Parker writes, “your gifts - whatever you discover them to be - can be used to bless...
Children’s Religious Education
Children’s Religious Education
This year, our Children's RE group is blending our play-based model with Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints, an illustrated collection by Daneen Akers that highlights people from diverse faiths who...
1 event,
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA Meeting
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening, including on holidays. Please enter through the doors off of the parking lot.
2 events,
Blood Drive
Blood Drive
Today, we’re rolling up our sleeves for an important cause—saving lives! With over 135 years of experience in humanitarian aid and more than 75 years of supplying blood to those...
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,
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...
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 · Tenor and Bass Sectionals 🎵
Choir Practice · Tenor and Bass 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,
Family Winter Retreat
Embrace the beauty of winter at Schwartz Lodge, Camp Manitowish, in Boulder Junction, WI, from January 31 - February 2! Gather with our UU community for a weekend of outdoor...
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
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