Meeting the Moment The Unitarian Universalist theologian Rebecca Ann Parker writes, “your gifts - whatever you discover them to be - can be used to bless or curse the world.” It can be overwhelming to be alive in times like these of political turmoil and climate change. How can we meet this moment with our...
It's Me, Hi, I'm the Problem, It's Me - the Rev. Brian Mason preaching We all make mistakes—we’re only human, after all. So why are we often so hard on ourselves and others? That’s where the church comes in—not to judge, but to remind us that forgiveness is real and available to all of us....
Ask the Minister - With the Rev. Brian Mason The Rev. Brian Mason will take on questions from the church’s children and youth, covering everything from his favorite cheese to the meaning of life. As we come together to listen and learn, we celebrate the wisdom and perspective that young minds bring to our congregation,...
No, You’re Wrong—But Let’s Be Friends Anyway - The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching I know you think you’re right—but you’re wrong. (Of course, you think I’m wrong, but let’s not get stuck on details.) The truth is, we’re never going to agree on everything, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be in community. This Sunday,...
To Venture Out in Our World - Reverend Suzanne Wasilczuk, preaching We welcome you to worship with us this Sunday at 10:30 AM! We rejoice and grow together through shared ministry, What is it we need in our lives to face the world's murkiness, to face our own, and the world's, turmoil? Rev. Suzanne ponders...
Springs of the Heart - the Rev. Brian Mason, preaching It’s that time of year when I officially loathe northern Wisconsin’s winters. The snow—what’s left of it—is a sad, gray mess. The weather is as indecisive as a toddler at an ice cream stand. But here and there, spring winks at us. And even when...
Take Me to the River - the Rev. Brian Mason, preaching Lent starts today, and guess what? It’s not just about giving up chocolate or pretending to enjoy fish sandwiches. The word Lent means “lengthening”—as in, the days are getting longer, the light is creeping back, and maybe, we’re stretching into something new. Join us...
The Fibers that Bind Us Together - Melody Moberg, preaching Fibercraft is the art of fiber and textiles, and includes crafts like spinning, knitting, crochet and needlework. It's not uncommon to find loved ones furiously knitting at a sickbed. Today's service explores the intersections of fibercraft and grief. How do these ancient practices connect us...
Thinking Higher, Living Lower - The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching The tension between our lofty ideals and the messy reality of daily life is real. How do we hold onto higher wisdom when we're just trying to make it through the day? Perhaps the gap between our hopes and what is isn’t meant to be...
Join Us On Sundays For Services That Inform & Inspire Sermons at UU Wausau encompass many topics, but always with the intent of cultivating dialogue and fostering growth. On any given Sunday, you will hear a sermon that stimulates your thinking about life, opens a new perspective on the Bible, or speaks to the state...
Granny Shots for Life - The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching Join us this Sunday for lessons from basketball, buried talents, and the weird freedom of not caring what people think. Spoiler alert: playing it safe isn’t the same as living well.
April 13: Big History, Sacred Space - Reverend Suzanne Wasilczuk Preaching How do we acknowledge, or describe, a faith that embraces the Christian teachings of this Palm Sunday? Our belief in science? Our use of poetry and song, metaphor and mystery? Our concern for the earth? Some UU theologians write of religious naturalism as a...