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SUMMARY:Creativity Matters
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Compassion\n\n\n\nOctober’s Creativity Matters theme is “Cultivating Compassion.” We’ll reflect on how creativity itself can be an act of compassion – whether through art that helps process difficult emotions\, music that carries kindness into the world\, or gifts and expressions that communicate what words cannot. Together\, we’ll consider the ways creativity can soften hearts\, bridge divides\, and make care visible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProject Options\n\n\n\nWe will have supplies for Project Options B\, C\, and F from the monthly Creativity Matters packet*: \n\n\n\n\nDrawing Self-Love: Take a moment to reflect on what self-love and self-compassion mean to you. Then\, using any art form you choose\, create a piece that expresses your own unique vision of self-love and self-compassion.\n\n\n\nThe Voices in Your Head: Using any art form you like\, create two face profiles: one filled with the negative messages of your inner critic\, and one filled with the positive\, supportive words you’d like to hear instead. Give the words color\, size\, and shape that reflect their intensity and meaning. Afterward\, take a moment to step back and notice what stands out\, and what messages of challenge or comfort these faces might offer you.\n\n\n\nBring Compassion to Your Creative U-Turn: Inspired by Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way\, start a project and intentionally leave it only 70% complete\, then “sabotage” it (scribble\, spill\, or mark it in some way). Notice your feelings\, then return with compassion to finish it\, experiencing the process of mending and reclaiming its beauty. Alternatively\, revisit an abandoned project and give it a new life.\n\n\n\n\nDon’t have a copy of this month’s Creativity Matters guide? Sign up to be part of the mailing list or reach out to our Director of Religious Education for a copy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Creativity Matters?\n\n\n\nCreativity Matters is a drop-in small group for teens and adults to slow down\, connect\, and explore monthly spiritual themes together through art and imagination. \n\n\n\nIt’s less about skill and more about play\, allowing intuition\, reflection\, and creativity to guide us. Think of it as a gentle space where your right brain gets to dance with your left. \n\n\n\nEach gathering offers time for sharing\, creating\, and simply being together. No experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and a playful spirit.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/creativity-matters-cultivating-compassion/
LOCATION:UU Wausau\, 504 Grant Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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SUMMARY:OWL 7-9
DESCRIPTION:Our Whole Lives Grades 7-9\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrounded in the core values of self-worth\, responsibility\, justice\, and inclusivity\, Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a positive\, comprehensive sexuality education program that helps young people make informed\, responsible decisions about their relationships\, health\, and well-being. The 7th–9th grade curriculum creates a supportive space for youth to explore topics\, like: healthy relationships\, gender identity & sexual orientation\, sexual health\, consent\, and cultural influences on sexuality.  \n\n\n\nOWL encourages youth to actively explore and reflect on their own values\, attitudes\, and beliefs\, and through open dialogue and skill-building\, participants gain tools to make informed\, thoughtful\, and responsible decisions about their relationships\, sexual health\, and behavior. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to youth in grades 7–9 (or homeschool equivalent\, typically ages 12–14 as of September 1\, 2025) who have not previously taken OWL.  \n\n\n\nRegistration for this year’s OWL program is now closed. We will offer OWL 7-9th grade again during the 2026-2027 school year. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Director of Religious Education.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/owl-7-9/2025-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Youth Religious Education
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SUMMARY:Youth Religious Education
DESCRIPTION:Youth Group – Value Quest: Exploring What Matters Most\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year\, our youth will explore the values they chose as the most important to them – Adventure\, Honesty\, Play & Humor\, Fun\, Conscience & Integrity\, Generosity\, Forgiveness\, Kindness & Respect\, Creativity\, Learning & Growing\, Family & Connections\, Peace\, Friendship\, and Fairness & Equity.Together\, they’ll dive into big questions: How can I make time for play and humor in my life? How can I live in a way that reflects my deepest values? What does it mean to live generously? How do you begin again in love? And through conversation\, service\, games\, and shared experiences\, they’ll discover how to carry these values with them as they move into adulthood. \n\n\n\nReach out to our Director of Religious Education to find out the theme for any particular week and learn how your youth can jump in and be part of the fun.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/youth-group/2025-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Youth Religious Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Director of Religious Education":MAILTO:jessica@uuwausau.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T113000
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SUMMARY:Youth Religious Education
DESCRIPTION:Youth Group – Value Quest: Exploring What Matters Most\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year\, our youth will explore the values they chose as the most important to them – Adventure\, Honesty\, Play & Humor\, Fun\, Conscience & Integrity\, Generosity\, Forgiveness\, Kindness & Respect\, Creativity\, Learning & Growing\, Family & Connections\, Peace\, Friendship\, and Fairness & Equity.Together\, they’ll dive into big questions: How can I make time for play and humor in my life? How can I live in a way that reflects my deepest values? What does it mean to live generously? How do you begin again in love? And through conversation\, service\, games\, and shared experiences\, they’ll discover how to carry these values with them as they move into adulthood. \n\n\n\nReach out to our Director of Religious Education to find out the theme for any particular week and learn how your youth can jump in and be part of the fun.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/youth-group/2025-09-28/
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Youth Religious Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Director of Religious Education":MAILTO:jessica@uuwausau.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T113000
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SUMMARY:Youth Religious Education
DESCRIPTION:C2: Connections Cafe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting on the Sundays Youth Group is not in session\, C2 is an open space for youth to connect\, collaborate\, create\, and rest. Youth can choose to play a game\, make some art\, sit in the quiet\, enjoy a snack\, and/or do something else or nothing at all. C2 is a chance for youth to disconnect from the busyness of life and focus on those things that rest and renew their spirit. \n\n\n\nNew visitors are always welcome to join! Come see what C2 is all about and discover a space where youth can relax\, explore\, and connect with others in a welcoming\, creative environment.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/youth-religious-education-3/2025-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Youth Religious Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T120000
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SUMMARY:Art & Soul Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Layers of Autumn\n\n\n\nJoin us for a peaceful morning of creativity and connection in our sun-filled Atrium. Inspired by the themes of Mabon and the richness of the season\, we’ll explore what it means to reap the rewards of our efforts\, creative\, personal\, and communal\, through mindful art-making. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll create mixed-media pieces that honor both our thanks for the abundance of this season and the quiet preparation for the darker months ahead. Like the season itself\, our art may be a little messy\, textured\, and layered\, echoing the way nature scatters leaves\, seeds\, and color in abundance.  \n\n\n\nThis session is an opportunity to slow down\, reflect\, and celebrate all that we’ve grown and gathered this year. \n\n\n\nArt & Soul Saturdays welcomes artists\, crafters\, and creative beginners alike\, and is open to adults and teens. We’ll provide examples\, gentle guidance\, and a variety of supplies to help spark your process. Participants are also welcome to bring materials from home to use or share at our community resource table!
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/layers-of-autumn/
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Director of Religious Education":MAILTO:jessica@uuwausau.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T113000
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SUMMARY:Youth Religious Education
DESCRIPTION:Youth Group – Value Quest: Exploring What Matters Most\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year\, our youth will explore the values they chose as the most important to them – Adventure\, Honesty\, Play & Humor\, Fun\, Conscience & Integrity\, Generosity\, Forgiveness\, Kindness & Respect\, Creativity\, Learning & Growing\, Family & Connections\, Peace\, Friendship\, and Fairness & Equity.Together\, they’ll dive into big questions: How can I make time for play and humor in my life? How can I live in a way that reflects my deepest values? What does it mean to live generously? How do you begin again in love? And through conversation\, service\, games\, and shared experiences\, they’ll discover how to carry these values with them as they move into adulthood. \n\n\n\nReach out to our Director of Religious Education to find out the theme for any particular week and learn how your youth can jump in and be part of the fun.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/youth-group/2025-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Youth Religious Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T203000
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SUMMARY:Creativity Matters
DESCRIPTION:Building Belonging\n\n\n\nSeptember’s Creativity Matters theme is “Building Belonging.” Together\, we’ll explore how creativity helps us feel at home within ourselves and connect more deeply with others. Belonging invites us to show up as our full selves\, share our stories\, and create connections that nurture both self-understanding and community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProject Options\n\n\n\nWe will have supplies for Project Options B\, D\, and E from the monthly Creativity Matters packet*: \n\n\n\n\nThe Selves You Allow to Belong and the Selves You Don’t: Use the medium of your choice to creatively represent the parts of your personality you’ve welcomed in\, as well as the parts you’ve kept at bay\, ignored\, or hidden. This exercise is less about “getting it right” and more about practicing self-compassion and recognizing the aspects of yourself that could use a little more acceptance and care.\n\n\n\nAn Article of Clothing That You Belonged To: Clothes we belong to are the ones that help us hold close the sweet and special times of our lives. Choose a piece of clothing from your past that you belonged to\, and use the medium of your choice to bring it back to life\, capturing the feelings\, colors\, and moments it represents. \n\n\n\nThe Places Where We Experience Sacred Belonging: We all have special places where the world feels sacred and we experience a sense of belonging and connection. For this exercise\, you’re invited to create your own piece\, inspired by Taylor’s “placemaking” series of circular watercolors with hand-drawn elements. You can follow her approach or use it as inspiration to find a color scheme and include details that capture not just the place itself\, but the feeling of connection it gave you.\n\n\n\n\n*Don’t have a copy of this month’s Creativity Matters guide? Sign up to be part of the mailing list or reach out to our Director of Religious Education for a copy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Creativity Matters?\n\n\n\nCreativity Matters is a drop-in small group for teens and adults to slow down\, connect\, and explore monthly spiritual themes together through art and imagination. \n\n\n\nIt’s less about skill and more about play\, allowing intuition\, reflection\, and creativity to guide us. Think of it as a gentle space where your right brain gets to dance with your left. \n\n\n\nEach gathering offers time for sharing\, creating\, and simply being together. No experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and a playful spirit.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/creativity-matters-building-belonging/
LOCATION:UU Wausau\, 504 Grant Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T120000
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SUMMARY:Art & Soul Saturday | Summer Art Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Harvest of Creativity\n\n\n\nInspired by the themes of Lammas and the turning of the Wheel of the Year. Join us for a morning of creativity and connection in our sun-filled Atrium\, on Saturday\, August 16\, at 9:00 AM. \n\n\n\nAs summer reaches its peak and the first harvests begin\, this gathering invites us to reflect on the fruits of our efforts—creative\, personal\, or communal. Inspired by the season’s warmth and richness\, we’ll use natural materials to explore what abundance looks and feels like in our lives today. Participants are invited to incorporate found nature items into their artwork as a way to connect more deeply with the season. \n\n\n\nArt & Soul Saturday is for artists\, crafters\, and creative beginners alike and is open to adults and teens. We’ll provide examples\, gentle guidance\, and a few supplies to get you started. Participants are encouraged to bring materials from home to use or share at the community resources table! \n\n\n\nSome suggested items: \n\n\n\n\nPressed Flowers\n\n\n\nDried Leaves or Grasses\n\n\n\nSeed Pods or Helicopters\n\n\n\nFeathers\n\n\n\nShells\n\n\n\nPebbles\n\n\n\nBark or lichen\n\n\n\nCorn Husks
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/harvest-of-creativity/
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T203000
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SUMMARY:Creativity Matters
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, Creativity Matters invites us to explore the season through creative practice. Summer opens the door to looseness and spontaneity – longer days\, shifting routines\, and the joyful unpredictability of adventures big and small. In the midst of that playful chaos\, we’re invited to slow down and reconnect with ourselves\, with others\, and with the world around us. Creativity becomes a way to delight in the messiness\, to notice unexpected beauty\, and to celebrate how connection often shows up in surprising\, imperfect\, and wonderfully human ways. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterconnection\n\n\n\nAugust’s Creativity Matters theme is “Interconnection.” This month\, we’ll explore how creativity helps us notice the threads that connect us to each other\, to the world around us\, and to our own inner lives. How art invites us to see how seemingly separate pieces can come together to form something whole\, how it helps us find beauty in both our individuality and our shared belonging\, and how it reminds us that the connection between them isn’t about perfection\, it’s about honoring every part of the story. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProject Options\n\n\n\nWe will have supplies for the following projects*\, or you are welcome to bring your own: \n\n\n\n\nScrap Collage: Create a collage from scraps and found materials\, and as you arrange and layer your pieces\, notice how separate elements come together to form a connected whole.\n\n\n\nPersonal Puzzle Art: Decorate blank puzzle pieces to represent the many facets of yourself – your interests\, quirks\, identities\, favorite things\, and even your rough edges. Each piece reflects how each part of your unique story connects to form the whole you.\n\n\n\nMandala Weaving: Create a vibrant mandala by weaving fabric scraps\, yarn\, and string through a plastic mesh disc. As you layer colors and textures in circular patterns\, you’ll build a design that symbolizes how individual threads come together to form a connected whole.\n\n\n\n\nDuring the summer months\, we will not have Creativity Matters packets\, but you can sign up to be part of the mailing list to start receiving them in the fall. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Creativity Matters?\n\n\n\nOur Creativity Matters group helps community members engage in monthly themes and explore spiritual growth through creative expression.  \n\n\n\nIt’s all about allowing our intuition and imagination to guide us\, not just our logic and reflective minds. Think of it as making room for your right brain to dance with your left brain. \n\n\n\nCreativity Matters is a high school and adult group designed for everyone — no experience or artistic skill is required! Just bring a playful spirit and adventurous attitude.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/creativity-matters-interconnection/
LOCATION:UU Wausau\, 504 Grant Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T120000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Slow Stitch Collage | Summer Art Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a slow morning of casual Coffee & Slow Stitch Fabric Collage\, on Saturday\, July 26th\, in the sun-filled atrium.  \n\n\n\nSlow stitch fabric collage — or the art of selecting\, arranging\, and combining diverse elements into harmonious chaos — is an overlooked meditative and spiritual practice.  \n\n\n\nThis gathering is open to adults and high school-aged youth\, whether you’re an artist\, crafter\, or curious beginner. We’ll provide examples\, gentle guidance\, and supplies to get you started. Participants are welcome to bring materials from home to use or share for the day at the community resources table! \n\n\n\nIdeas include: \n\n\n\n\nFabric scraps\n\n\n\nEmbroidery thread\n\n\n\nBeads & buttons\n\n\n\nRetired clothing & towels\n\n\n\nSafety pins\n\n\n\nYarn\n\n\n\nLace\n\n\n\nFelt
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/coffee-slow-stitch-collage-summer-art-hangout/
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T203000
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SUMMARY:Creativity Matters
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, Creativity Matters invites us to explore the season through creative practice. Summer opens the door to looseness and spontaneity – longer days\, shifting routines\, and the joyful unpredictability of adventures big and small. In the midst of that playful chaos\, we’re invited to slow down and reconnect with ourselves\, with others\, and with the world around us. Creativity becomes a way to delight in the messiness\, to notice unexpected beauty\, and to celebrate how connection often shows up in surprising\, imperfect\, and wonderfully human ways. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChaos\n\n\n\nJuly’s Creativity Matters theme is “Chaos and Order.” Together\, we’ll explore how creativity lives at the intersection of these forces\, how chaos can spark new ideas\, and how order can give them form. Creativity often begins with a messy swirl of thoughts\, feelings\, or inspiration\, and through intention and structure\, we shape that into something meaningful. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProject Options\n\n\n\nWe will have supplies for the following projects*\, or you are welcome to bring your own: \n\n\n\n\nBlind Date with Collage: Let the chaos inspire you as you create a collage by choosing images\, materials\, and words from your pre-selected collage kit\, no planning needed! \n\n\n\nControlled Chaos Painting: Lean into the creative freedom of chaos by covering a canvas with spontaneous brushstrokes\, drips\, splatters\, and layered textures. For contrast\, mask off a section and add lines or other structured shapes to highlight the tension between chaos and order.\n\n\n\nOrder to Chaos Poetry: Start with a poem or another written work. Take it apart\, rearrange it\, tear it\, scribble on it\, paint over it\, or add bold colors and images. Remake it in your own chaotic vision.\n\n\n\n\n*During the summer months\, we will not have Creativity Matters packets\, but you can sign up to be part of the mailing list to start receiving them in the fall. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Creativity Matters?\n\n\n\nOur Creativity Matters group helps community members engage in monthly themes and explore spiritual growth through creative expression.  \n\n\n\nIt’s all about allowing our intuition and imagination to guide us\, not just our logic and reflective minds. Think of it as making room for your right brain to dance with your left brain. \n\n\n\nCreativity Matters is a high school and adult group designed for everyone — no experience or artistic skill is required! Just bring a playful spirit and adventurous attitude.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/creativity-matters-chaos/
LOCATION:UU Wausau\, 504 Grant Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T203000
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SUMMARY:Creativity Matters
DESCRIPTION:Freedom\n\n\n\nJune’s Creativity Matters theme is “Freedom.” Together\, we’ll discover how freedom fuels creativity by opening the door to endless possibilities and true self-expression. Freedom encourages us to break boundaries\, trust our unique voices\, and create boldly\, without fear or limits. \n\n\n\nPlease note: starting in June\, Creativity Matters will be meeting on the first Tuesday of the month. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProject Options\n\n\n\nWe will have supplies for Project Options C\, D\, and E from the monthly Creativity Matters packet*: \n\n\n\n\nInner Critic: Get freedom from inner critic. It can be harsh and loud\, but giving it a name and a face can help loosen its grip. Draw\, paint\, or collage your inner critic as a person. Give it a face\, a name\, imagine its size\, clothes\, and expression\, and add word bubbles.\n\n\n\nFour Values: Freedom isn’t just about fewer limits\, it’s about staying true to what matters most. Choose your top four core values\, find an object or person that represents each one\, create or find an image of them\, and hang them on a wall in your home.\n\n\n\nEscape Decision Fatigue: From illustrator Wendy MacNaughton\, this exercise uses simple rules to ease decision fatigue and invite creative flow. By giving up control\, we shift from directing the process to collaborating with it. Sprinkle red chili flakes (or similar small items) onto a blank page. Let them fall naturally. Outline each flake where it lands\, then enjoy the meditative practice of filling in the negative space with black ink.\n\n\n\n\n*Don’t have a copy of this month’s Creativity Matters guide? Sign up to be part of the mailing list or reach out to our Director of Religious Education for a copy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Creativity Matters?\n\n\n\nOur Creativity Matters group helps community members engage in monthly themes and explore spiritual growth through creative expression.  \n\n\n\nIt’s all about allowing our intuition and imagination to guide us\, not just our logic and reflective minds. Think of it as making room for your right brain to dance with your left brain. \n\n\n\nCreativity Matters is a high school and adult group designed for everyone — no experience or artistic skill is required! Just bring a playful spirit and adventurous attitude.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/creativity-matters-freedom/
LOCATION:UU Wausau\, 504 Grant Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T203000
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SUMMARY:Creativity Matters
DESCRIPTION:Imagination\n\n\n\nMay’s Creativity Matters theme is “Imagination.” Together\, we’ll explore how imagination fuels our creativity by helping us dream up new ideas\, experiment with artistic expression\, and see the world through fresh eyes. Whether through painting\, writing\, movement\, or making something entirely unexpected\, we’ll tap into the playful and powerful ways imagination sparks creative expression. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProjects of the Month\n\n\n\nWe will have supplies for Project Options A and C from the monthly Creativity Matters packet* and for a “What if” collage project: \n\n\n\n\nPut Your Head in the Clouds: Bring your own cloud pictures or pick from our collection. Use your favorite art materials to trace\, add details\, and color in the shapes or characters your imagination uncovers.\n\n\n\nThe Squiggle Game: Created by Donald Winnicott\, this exercise invites you to draw a random squiggle and use your imagination and your favorite art supplies to turn it into something meaningful.\n\n\n\nWhat If Collage: Choose or create a “What if…” prompt to spark your imagination\, such as “What if the sky were made of dreams?” Next\, explore our materials to craft a collage\, adding your own details or drawings to bring your “What if” to life.\n\n\n\n\n*Don’t have a copy of this month’s Creativity Matters guide? Sign up to be part of the mailing list or reach out to our Director of Religious Education for a copy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Creativity Matters?\n\n\n\nOur Creativity Matters group helps community members engage in monthly themes and explore spiritual growth through creative expression.  \n\n\n\nIt’s all about allowing our intuition and imagination to guide us\, not just our logic and reflective minds. Think of it as making room for your right brain to dance with your left brain. \n\n\n\nCreativity Matters is a high school and adult group designed for everyone — no experience or artistic skill is required! Just bring a playful spirit and adventurous attitude.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/creativity-matters-imagination/
LOCATION:UU Wausau\, 504 Grant Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T113000
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SUMMARY:Youth Religious Education
DESCRIPTION:C2: Coming of Age Cafe\n\n\n\nC2 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 can connect\, collaborate\, create\, and rest while exploring the deep questions of identity\, belonging\, and purpose. Each week\, the group will be invited to explore questions such as: \n\n\n\n\nHow do I honor the child I once was…and will carry with me?\n\n\n\nWhat are the labels and expectations our families put on us?\n\n\n\nWhere is the line between belonging and fitting in?\n\n\n\nWhat privileges belong to me\, and how do I use them to support the belonging of others?\n\n\n\nHow do I honor where I come from?\n\n\n\nHow do I celebrate the unique me?\n\n\n\nHow do I prevent labels from hemming me in?\n\n\n\nWhat are my core values?\n\n\n\nWhat are my passions and joys?\n\n\n\nWho do I hope to become?\n\n\n\nHow do we disagree without destroying relationships?\n\n\n\nHow do I resist “me-ism” and honor our intertwined fates?\n\n\n\n\nThen youth can choose how they’d like to go deeper with that week’s theme. Whether they choose to play a game\, make art\, enjoy a snack\, quietly reflect\, or simply relax\, C2 is an intentional time for youth to nurture their well-being\, explore those big coming-of-age questions as they move from childhood to adolescence\, and discover the answers together.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/youth-religious-education/2025-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Youth Religious Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Director of Religious Education":MAILTO:jessica@uuwausau.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T103000
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SUMMARY:Youth Religious Education
DESCRIPTION:C2: Coming of Age Cafe\n\n\n\nC2 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 can connect\, collaborate\, create\, and rest while exploring the deep questions of identity\, belonging\, and purpose. Each week\, the group will be invited to explore questions such as: \n\n\n\n\nHow do I honor the child I once was…and will carry with me?\n\n\n\nWhat are the labels and expectations our families put on us?\n\n\n\nWhere is the line between belonging and fitting in?\n\n\n\nWhat privileges belong to me\, and how do I use them to support the belonging of others?\n\n\n\nHow do I honor where I come from?\n\n\n\nHow do I celebrate the unique me?\n\n\n\nHow do I prevent labels from hemming me in?\n\n\n\nWhat are my core values?\n\n\n\nWhat are my passions and joys?\n\n\n\nWho do I hope to become?\n\n\n\nHow do we disagree without destroying relationships?\n\n\n\nHow do I resist “me-ism” and honor our intertwined fates?\n\n\n\n\nThen youth can choose how they’d like to go deeper with that week’s theme. Whether they choose to play a game\, make art\, enjoy a snack\, quietly reflect\, or simply relax\, C2 is an intentional time for youth to nurture their well-being\, explore those big coming-of-age questions as they move from childhood to adolescence\, and discover the answers together.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/youth-religious-education/2025-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Youth Religious Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Director of Religious Education":MAILTO:jessica@uuwausau.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T203000
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SUMMARY:Creativity Matters
DESCRIPTION:Joy\n\n\n\nApril’s Creativity Matters theme is “Joy.” This month\, we’ll explore how creative practices can help us connect with and cultivate joy in our lives. Together\, we’ll practice embracing joy through art and reflect on how joyful creativity enriches our emotional well-being\, builds stronger connections\, and invites more light into our daily lives. We hope you’ll join us in this exploration and discover new ways to bring more joy into your world! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProjects of the Month\n\n\n\nWe will have supplies for Project Options B\, D\, and F from the monthly Creativity Matters packet* \n\n\n\n\nJoyful Words Collage – Find a selection of words that bring you joy – Buzz\, Boom\, Lollipop\, Squeegee – and use them to create a joyful collage.\n\n\n\nCreativity of Childhood Joy – Reconnect with joy through the creativity of your childhood with some of your favorite childhood mediums and art toys (fingerprinting\, playdoh\, construction paper\, etc.) \n\n\n\nJoy through Sumi-e – Also called black ink painting\, is a Japanese meditative art form that invites the artist to connect with the energy and symbolism of what they paint. One of its central images\, the orchid\, embodies the joyful energy of summer\, freedom\, beauty\, and peace. Try your hand at the orchid form with one of our tutorials or create your own joyful black ink masterpiece!\n\n\n\n\n*Don’t have a copy of this month’s Creativity Matters guide? Sign up to be part of the mailing list or reach out to our Director of Religious Education for a copy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Creativity Matters?\n\n\n\nOur Creativity Matters group helps community members engage in monthly themes and explore spiritual growth through creative expression.  \n\n\n\nIt’s all about allowing our intuition and imagination to guide us\, not just our logic and reflective minds. Think of it as making room for your right brain to dance with your left brain. \n\n\n\nCreativity Matters is a high school and adult group designed for everyone — no experience or artistic skill is required! Just bring a playful spirit and adventurous attitude.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/creativity-matters-joy/
LOCATION:UU Wausau\, 504 Grant Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T113000
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SUMMARY:Youth Religious Education
DESCRIPTION:C2: Coming of Age Cafe\n\n\n\nC2 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 can connect\, collaborate\, create\, and rest while exploring the deep questions of identity\, belonging\, and purpose. Each week\, the group will be invited to explore questions such as: \n\n\n\n\nHow do I honor the child I once was…and will carry with me?\n\n\n\nWhat are the labels and expectations our families put on us?\n\n\n\nWhere is the line between belonging and fitting in?\n\n\n\nWhat privileges belong to me\, and how do I use them to support the belonging of others?\n\n\n\nHow do I honor where I come from?\n\n\n\nHow do I celebrate the unique me?\n\n\n\nHow do I prevent labels from hemming me in?\n\n\n\nWhat are my core values?\n\n\n\nWhat are my passions and joys?\n\n\n\nWho do I hope to become?\n\n\n\nHow do we disagree without destroying relationships?\n\n\n\nHow do I resist “me-ism” and honor our intertwined fates?\n\n\n\n\nThen youth can choose how they’d like to go deeper with that week’s theme. Whether they choose to play a game\, make art\, enjoy a snack\, quietly reflect\, or simply relax\, C2 is an intentional time for youth to nurture their well-being\, explore those big coming-of-age questions as they move from childhood to adolescence\, and discover the answers together.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/youth-religious-education/2025-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Youth Religious Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Director of Religious Education":MAILTO:jessica@uuwausau.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T113000
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SUMMARY:Youth Religious Education
DESCRIPTION:C2: Coming of Age Cafe\n\n\n\nC2 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 can connect\, collaborate\, create\, and rest while exploring the deep questions of identity\, belonging\, and purpose. Each week\, the group will be invited to explore questions such as: \n\n\n\n\nHow do I honor the child I once was…and will carry with me?\n\n\n\nWhat are the labels and expectations our families put on us?\n\n\n\nWhere is the line between belonging and fitting in?\n\n\n\nWhat privileges belong to me\, and how do I use them to support the belonging of others?\n\n\n\nHow do I honor where I come from?\n\n\n\nHow do I celebrate the unique me?\n\n\n\nHow do I prevent labels from hemming me in?\n\n\n\nWhat are my core values?\n\n\n\nWhat are my passions and joys?\n\n\n\nWho do I hope to become?\n\n\n\nHow do we disagree without destroying relationships?\n\n\n\nHow do I resist “me-ism” and honor our intertwined fates?\n\n\n\n\nThen youth can choose how they’d like to go deeper with that week’s theme. Whether they choose to play a game\, make art\, enjoy a snack\, quietly reflect\, or simply relax\, C2 is an intentional time for youth to nurture their well-being\, explore those big coming-of-age questions as they move from childhood to adolescence\, and discover the answers together.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/youth-religious-education/2025-03-16/
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Youth Religious Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Director of Religious Education":MAILTO:jessica@uuwausau.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T203000
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SUMMARY:Creativity Matters
DESCRIPTION:Trust\n\n\n\nMarch’s Creativity Matters theme is “Trust.” This month\, we’ll explore how trusting your creative instincts can help quiet self-doubt and navigate the inner voices that hold you back. Join us as we dive into the power of trusting yourself and your process! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProjects of the Month\n\n\n\nWe will have supplies for Project Options C\, E\, and G from the monthly Creativity Matters packet* \n\n\n\n\nTrust Your Art to Another: Collaborate with a fellow participant to co-create a piece of art\, trusting each other’s creativity.\n\n\n\nCircles of Trust: Craft an artistic representation that symbolizes the trust in your relationships.\n\n\n\nMake a Fake: Recreate a piece of artwork\, adding your own creative twist\, and trusting creativity is built on those who came before.\n\n\n\n\n*Don’t have a copy of this month’s Creativity Matters guide? Sign up to be part of the mailing list or reach out to our Director of Religious Education for a copy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Creativity Matters?\n\n\n\nOur Creativity Matters group helps community members engage in monthly themes and explore spiritual growth through creative expression.  \n\n\n\nIt’s all about allowing our intuition and imagination to guide us\, not just our logic and reflective minds. Think of it as making room for your right brain to dance with your left brain. \n\n\n\nCreativity Matters is a high school and adult group designed for everyone — no experience or artistic skill is required! Just bring a playful spirit and adventurous attitude.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/creativity-matters-trust/
LOCATION:UU Wausau\, 504 Grant Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T113000
DTSTAMP:20240825T221012Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Religious Education
DESCRIPTION:C2: Coming of Age Cafe\n\n\n\nC2 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 can connect\, collaborate\, create\, and rest while exploring the deep questions of identity\, belonging\, and purpose. Each week\, the group will be invited to explore questions such as: \n\n\n\n\nHow do I honor the child I once was…and will carry with me?\n\n\n\nWhat are the labels and expectations our families put on us?\n\n\n\nWhere is the line between belonging and fitting in?\n\n\n\nWhat privileges belong to me\, and how do I use them to support the belonging of others?\n\n\n\nHow do I honor where I come from?\n\n\n\nHow do I celebrate the unique me?\n\n\n\nHow do I prevent labels from hemming me in?\n\n\n\nWhat are my core values?\n\n\n\nWhat are my passions and joys?\n\n\n\nWho do I hope to become?\n\n\n\nHow do we disagree without destroying relationships?\n\n\n\nHow do I resist “me-ism” and honor our intertwined fates?\n\n\n\n\nThen youth can choose how they’d like to go deeper with that week’s theme. Whether they choose to play a game\, make art\, enjoy a snack\, quietly reflect\, or simply relax\, C2 is an intentional time for youth to nurture their well-being\, explore those big coming-of-age questions as they move from childhood to adolescence\, and discover the answers together.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/youth-religious-education/2025-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Youth Religious Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Director of Religious Education":MAILTO:jessica@uuwausau.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T130000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Collage
DESCRIPTION:Distilling the Essence of Lent\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a slow morning of casual Coffee and Collage on Saturday\, March 1st\, in the sun-filled atrium from 8am-1pm. As always\, join our monthly group theme or work on anything that inspires you! \n\n\n\nThis month’s theme\, inspired by Lent\, invites us to shed what is unnecessary to uncover what is most essential. Through the art of collage\, you’ll start with a busy\, cluttered design representing life’s distractions\, then gradually refine it to reveal a central image\, word\, or symbol that captures what matters most to you this season. \n\n\n\nPerfect for artists\, crafters\, and creative beginners alike\, this gathering is open to adults and high school-aged youth. All you need to bring is your creativity and a willingness to explore. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll provide examples\, gentle guidance\, and a few supplies to get you started. Participants are also encouraged to bring materials from home to use or share for the day at the community resources table! Suggested items include: \n\n\n\n\nOld magazines\, books\, and newspapers\n\n\n\nPhotographs to integrate\n\n\n\nDaily calendar quotes\n\n\n\nOld or blank greeting cards\n\n\n\nPoetry books for inspiration\n\n\n\nPreferred markers or water-based paints\n\n\n\nOld artwork you’d like to upcycle\n\n\n\nTextured items: thread\, netting from oranges\, etc.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect during this casual community art hangout:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8 am-9 am: Early Bird Community Set-up!Feel free to arrive at your convenience. We’ll be brewing coffee\, putting out supplies\, setting up tables\, and art’ing together as people show up.\n\n\n\n9 am-12 pm: Casual Coffee & CollageLet the creativity begin! We’ll officially start at 9am. Connect with others (or enjoy creative solitude) as you work on your collage piece.\n\n\n\n12 pm-1 pm: Community Clean-up!Return supplies and pick up your personal space. If your schedule and physical ability permit\, volunteer to help put away tables\, chairs\, and community supplies!
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/coffee-distilled-collage/
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T113000
DTSTAMP:20240825T221012Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Religious Education
DESCRIPTION:C2: Coming of Age Cafe\n\n\n\nC2 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 can connect\, collaborate\, create\, and rest while exploring the deep questions of identity\, belonging\, and purpose. Each week\, the group will be invited to explore questions such as: \n\n\n\n\nHow do I honor the child I once was…and will carry with me?\n\n\n\nWhat are the labels and expectations our families put on us?\n\n\n\nWhere is the line between belonging and fitting in?\n\n\n\nWhat privileges belong to me\, and how do I use them to support the belonging of others?\n\n\n\nHow do I honor where I come from?\n\n\n\nHow do I celebrate the unique me?\n\n\n\nHow do I prevent labels from hemming me in?\n\n\n\nWhat are my core values?\n\n\n\nWhat are my passions and joys?\n\n\n\nWho do I hope to become?\n\n\n\nHow do we disagree without destroying relationships?\n\n\n\nHow do I resist “me-ism” and honor our intertwined fates?\n\n\n\n\nThen youth can choose how they’d like to go deeper with that week’s theme. Whether they choose to play a game\, make art\, enjoy a snack\, quietly reflect\, or simply relax\, C2 is an intentional time for youth to nurture their well-being\, explore those big coming-of-age questions as they move from childhood to adolescence\, and discover the answers together.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/youth-religious-education/2025-02-16/
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Youth Religious Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Director of Religious Education":MAILTO:jessica@uuwausau.org
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SUMMARY:Creativity Matters • Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion\n\n\n\nFebruary’s Creativity Matters theme is “Inclusion.” Together\, we’ll explore how art and creativity can create spaces where we feel seen\, valued\, and connected. We’ll also reflect on how they can help us heal from experiences of exclusion and inspire us to extend belonging to others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProjects of the Month\n\n\n\nWe will have supplies for Project Options A\, B\, and C from the monthly Creativity Matters packet* \n\n\n\n\nCelebrating the Shape\, Size\, and Color of You – Create an abstract shape that symbolically captures something essential about who you are and then fill it with colors and additional abstract shapes that symbolize additional aspects of yourself.\n\n\n\nLabels that Left You Excluded and Included – Print the labels you have and others have applied to you\, stick them into a pattern or onto something that brings the story of your labels to life\n\n\n\nMisfit Collage – Inspired by the work of David Lock\, use his torn collage technique to explore the feeling of inclusion and exclusion by normative and societally-standard images of mainstream magazines.\n\n\n\n\n*Don’t have a copy of this month’s Creativity Matters guide? Sign up to be part of the mailing list or reach out to our Director of Religious Education for a copy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Creativity Matters?\n\n\n\nOur Creativity Matters group invites community members to engage with monthly themes and explore spiritual growth through creative expression. \n\n\n\nHere\, intuition and imagination take the lead—not just logic and reflection. Think of it as letting your right brain dance with your left! \n\n\n\nA drop-in group designed for high schoolers and adults\, Creativity Matters is open to everyone—no artistic experience or skill required. Just bring a playful spirit and a sense of adventure!
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/creativity-matters-inclusion/
LOCATION:UU Wausau\, 504 Grant Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T203000
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SUMMARY:Creativity Matters
DESCRIPTION:Our Creativity Matters group helps community members engage in monthly themes and explore spiritual growth through creative expression.  \n\n\n\nIt’s all about allowing our intuition and imagination to guide us\, not just our logic and reflective minds. Think of it as making room for your right brain to dance with your left brain. \n\n\n\nCreativity Matters is a high school and adult group designed for everyone — no experience or artistic skill is required! Just bring a playful spirit and adventurous attitude.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/creativity-matters-%c2%b7-destressing-to-find-center/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:UU Wausau\, 504 Grant Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T123000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Ask the Minister – With the Rev. Brian Mason\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nAs we come together to listen and learn\, we celebrate the wisdom and perspective that young minds bring to our congregation\, reminding us that we all have unique and valuable contributions to make on this shared journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Us On Sundays For Services That Inform & Inspire\n\n\n\nSermons 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 of the world with words of hope or healing. Join us Sunday in person as we worship together.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/sunday-worship-and-glorified-coffee-hour-71/
CATEGORIES:Elementary RE,Worship Services,Youth Religious Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T113000
DTSTAMP:20240825T221012Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Religious Education
DESCRIPTION:C2: Coming of Age Cafe\n\n\n\nC2 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 can connect\, collaborate\, create\, and rest while exploring the deep questions of identity\, belonging\, and purpose. Each week\, the group will be invited to explore questions such as: \n\n\n\n\nHow do I honor the child I once was…and will carry with me?\n\n\n\nWhat are the labels and expectations our families put on us?\n\n\n\nWhere is the line between belonging and fitting in?\n\n\n\nWhat privileges belong to me\, and how do I use them to support the belonging of others?\n\n\n\nHow do I honor where I come from?\n\n\n\nHow do I celebrate the unique me?\n\n\n\nHow do I prevent labels from hemming me in?\n\n\n\nWhat are my core values?\n\n\n\nWhat are my passions and joys?\n\n\n\nWho do I hope to become?\n\n\n\nHow do we disagree without destroying relationships?\n\n\n\nHow do I resist “me-ism” and honor our intertwined fates?\n\n\n\n\nThen youth can choose how they’d like to go deeper with that week’s theme. Whether they choose to play a game\, make art\, enjoy a snack\, quietly reflect\, or simply relax\, C2 is an intentional time for youth to nurture their well-being\, explore those big coming-of-age questions as they move from childhood to adolescence\, and discover the answers together.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/youth-religious-education/2025-02-02/
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Youth Religious Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Director of Religious Education":MAILTO:jessica@uuwausau.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T120000
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SUMMARY:Creativity Matters Saturday
DESCRIPTION: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 special Saturday Creativity Matters session on January 25 at 9:00 AM! \n\n\n\nThis session is a relaxed and welcoming space for adults and youth looking to explore themes of reflection\, renewal\, and spiritual growth through art\, poetry\, prayers\, or meditations. Whether you’re working on a submission\, creating for personal reflection\, or simply want to express yourself without a specific goal\, this is a perfect opportunity. No artistic experience is needed—just bring your ideas and an open heart. \n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to bring any favorite art supplies or materials. We’ll also have a variety of supplies on hand\, including fabric and paper for collage\, paints\, and drawing tools\, as well as seasonal readings\, quotes\, and other inspiring prompts to help kickstart your creativity. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking for fresh inspiration\, a supportive community\, or a quiet space to focus\, Creativity Matters offers the perfect setting to bring your visions to life.  \n\n\n\nSubmissions for the Lenten Reflection Book are encouraged but entirely optional. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Jes. Let your creativity illuminate this sacred season!
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/creativity-matters-saturday/
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Director of Religious Education":MAILTO:jessica@uuwausau.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T113000
DTSTAMP:20240825T221012Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Religious Education
DESCRIPTION:C2: Coming of Age Cafe\n\n\n\nC2 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 can connect\, collaborate\, create\, and rest while exploring the deep questions of identity\, belonging\, and purpose. Each week\, the group will be invited to explore questions such as: \n\n\n\n\nHow do I honor the child I once was…and will carry with me?\n\n\n\nWhat are the labels and expectations our families put on us?\n\n\n\nWhere is the line between belonging and fitting in?\n\n\n\nWhat privileges belong to me\, and how do I use them to support the belonging of others?\n\n\n\nHow do I honor where I come from?\n\n\n\nHow do I celebrate the unique me?\n\n\n\nHow do I prevent labels from hemming me in?\n\n\n\nWhat are my core values?\n\n\n\nWhat are my passions and joys?\n\n\n\nWho do I hope to become?\n\n\n\nHow do we disagree without destroying relationships?\n\n\n\nHow do I resist “me-ism” and honor our intertwined fates?\n\n\n\n\nThen youth can choose how they’d like to go deeper with that week’s theme. Whether they choose to play a game\, make art\, enjoy a snack\, quietly reflect\, or simply relax\, C2 is an intentional time for youth to nurture their well-being\, explore those big coming-of-age questions as they move from childhood to adolescence\, and discover the answers together.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/youth-religious-education/2025-01-19/
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Youth Religious Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Director of Religious Education":MAILTO:jessica@uuwausau.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T203000
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SUMMARY:Creativity Matters • Story
DESCRIPTION:Story\n\n\n\nJanuary’s Creativity Matters theme is “Story.” Together\, we’ll explore how art can help us tell and understand our stories. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProjects of the Month\n\n\n\nWe will have supplies for Project Option B and E from the monthly Creativity Matters packet* \n\n\n\n\nWhere You’re From Collage – Use the framework from George Ella Lyon’s poem Where I’m From as inspiration to create a collage to tell your story. \n\n\n\nWise Words Through Your Favorite Modality – Choose your favorite quote from this month’s “Wise Words” and use your preferred creative medium to explore the art of storytelling.\n\n\n\nUpcycled Book Art – Use old books as your canvas\, fold\, cut\, paint\, collage\, or sculpt to create something new and beautiful. Be sure to incorporate the words or story from the pages as part of your design—whether by highlighting a phrase\, creating a visual narrative\, or letting the text guide your artistic process.\n\n\n\n\n*Don’t have a copy of this month’s Creativity Matters guide? Sign up to be part of the mailing list or reach out to our Director of Religious Education for a copy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Creativity Matters?\n\n\n\nOur Creativity Matters group helps community members engage in monthly themes and explore spiritual growth through creative expression.  \n\n\n\nIt’s all about allowing our intuition and imagination to guide us\, not just our logic and reflective minds. Think of it as making room for your right brain to dance with your left brain. \n\n\n\nCreativity Matters is a high school and adult group designed for everyone — no experience or artistic skill is required! Just bring a playful spirit and adventurous attitude.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/creativity-matters-story/
LOCATION:UU Wausau\, 504 Grant Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education,Youth Religious Education
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