Gratitude. What's Making our Hearts Glad? – Congregation Acknowledging the things in life for which we are grateful can be a great way to start a day or move us away from distractions keeping us from embracing the good. Before we let the Thanksgiving spirit dissipate into the Christmas bustle, we will use our time...
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 the joy and spirit of the season. With creativity and enthusiasm, our performers take center stage to celebrate the values of love, unity, and inclusion....
Dec. 22: 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 hearts with the spirit of unity and togetherness. Gather with friends and family to raise your voices in song, embracing the time-honored carols...
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - the Rev. Brian Mason, preaching 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 compassion, unity, and joy. As we gather in the soft, flickering glow of candlelight, our hearts will...
Sharing the Light Within - led by church member, Mary Testin At this darkest time of the year and a season of uncertainty ahead, where do we find light and how can we share it to offer hope to others on their journey? About Mary: Mary Testin is a fairly new member of UU Wausau,...
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 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...
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 cleverness but the gritty, everyday work of showing up for others, breaking down walls, and finding meaning in the messiness of human connection. True brilliance...
Beyond the Possible - The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching In a time when hopes for a better world are often described as out of reach, we reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. How does our understanding of what’s ‘possible’ limit our social, spiritual, and political imagination? To dream boldly...
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,...