Wet Behind the Ears: We’re All Just Winging It - The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching Join us for our Annual Ingathering and Water Communion Service. A September tradition where we gather to celebrate the diverse journeys that unite us. Please bring water from the literal or figurative journeys you’ve experienced this summer, whether you left...
Why Life’s Big Lessons Aren’t in the User Manual Tired of worn-out ideas? It’s time to step out—literally and metaphorically—and explore beyond the comfort zone. Together, we’ll venture into new territory, where the real truths emerge when we’re open to a little uncertainty (and maybe even getting a bit lost). Community Focus Collection (CFC) On...
The Separation of Church and Hate Unitarian Universalists not only champion the separation of church and state but also the separation of church and hate. While religion should inspire love, compassion, and unity, it can sometimes spiral into anger, division, and hostility. This Sunday, we’ll explore how we can actively uphold the principles of love...
Get Motivated…or Get Out of Your Own Way? - The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching We’ve all been told to “get motivated”—to summon the energy, fight inertia, and force ourselves into action. But what if the real problem isn’t a lack of motivation? What if it’s the barriers we construct, the anxieties and perfectionism that stop...
Vulnerable Selfhood. On Being Yourself with the Help of Others – Randy Jefferson, Speaking Selfhood and vulnerability may not seem related, but as my recent experience with events surrounding "my brain on anesthesia" taught me, the windy life paths of each often intersect. Join Us On Sundays For Services That Inform & Inspire Sermons at...
Choosing Your Neglect – The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching In a world ruled by the tyranny of speed, we’re urged to fill every moment and stay in the present. But what happens when demands outpace our time? This sermon invites us to purposely let go of what doesn’t really matter, so life can show its...
All Souls Day – The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching Each fall, the church celebrates All Souls Day, a time to honor the lives of those who have touched our own. This intergenerational service invites everyone to bring a photograph or memento of a loved one who has passed, whether recently or long ago, to contribute...
Tiny Threads Weave a Society Dorothy Day said that small acts of repair, what she called “tiny threads,” are what weave a society together. It sounds inspiring, but it’s hard to find those threads as Election Day looms and anxiety mounts. In the tradition of pre-election sermons, we’ll try to find the thread and expand...
This I Believe We all have beliefs that help guide us. During the service, three members of the congregation will share their thoughts on what they believe. In preparation they considered how their beliefs developed, evolved, and changed, what influenced their belief development, and in what ways their beliefs have helped or guided them. Their stories...
Mulligans There are moments when we long for a fresh start—to shed the weight of past mistakes and step into a new beginning. This week, we explore what it means to start over. How do we find the courage to embrace a new chapter, leaving behind regrets, heartaches, and coping when things don’t go our...
Bread Communion – The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching What traditions connect you to your heritage? Who are the people and stories that shape your family's roots? Join us for our annual Bread Communion at UU Wausau, a time to celebrate and honor the rich diversity of our community. Bring a bread or baked good that...
Letting Go to Hold On - The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching Some say it’s an art to embrace life as it comes. Constantly striving for perfection can blind us to the sacred moments already present in our messy, beautiful lives. This Sunday, we’ll explore how releasing expectations can open us to deeper connection and the...