UU Wausau

Tai Chi · Free Class
2025-02-13 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-27 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
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 welcome. Wear loose-fitting clothing and flat tennis shoes, if you have them. Classes are free and open to the public.

Women's Early Risers
2025-02-15 08:30 - 09:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
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 Restaurant (525 Grand Ave, Schofield, WI 54476).

For more information, contact LeeAnn Venne at mom.venne@gmail.com.

Community Collection Focus · Ministry Partners
2025-02-16 08:00 - 17:00
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, that puts our values into practice.

Children's Religious Education
2025-02-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-23 10:30 - 11:30
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 have stood up for justice and love, even when it meant challenging the status quo.

We’ll learn about inspiring figures like:

Bayard Rustin

Fred Rogers

Valarie Kaur

Kaitlin Curtice

Thich Nhat Hanh

Rumi

Mary Oliver

And we’ll be adding our own Unitarian, Universalist, and Unitarian Universalist ancestors, including Norbert Čapek and Francis Ellen Watkins Harper.

Each Sunday, elementary school-aged participants will discover one of these holy troublemakers and then explore the week’s themes in our open play spaces, including an art room, contemplation room, make-believe room, game area, nature space, music space, and makerspace.

Youth Religious Education
2025-02-16 10:30 - 11:30
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 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:

How do I honor the child I once was…and will carry with me?

What are the labels and expectations our families put on us?

Where is the line between belonging and fitting in?

What privileges belong to me, and how do I use them to support the belonging of others?

How do I honor where I come from?

How do I celebrate the unique me?

How do I prevent labels from hemming me in?

What are my core values?

What are my passions and joys?

Who do I hope to become?

How do we disagree without destroying relationships?

How do I resist “me-ism” and honor our intertwined fates?

Then 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.

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2025-02-16 10:30 - 12:30
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, we’ll explore how to disagree without being disagreeable—and why being right isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Community Focus Collection (CFC)

On the third weekend of each month (September – May), our Sunday collection is given to a pre-selected Ministry Partner, organization, or cause that puts our values into practice.

Finding Common Ground
2025-02-16 11:30 - 14:00
“It is not our differences that divide us, but our inability to recognize, accept and celebrate those differences.” Audre Lorde, author

“Unity, not uniformity, must be our aim. We attain unity only through variety. Differences must be integrated, not annihilated nor absorbed.” Mary Parker Follet (1868 -1933)

Join Loret Ulmschneider, a member of the UU Wausau Conflict Transformation Team, for a two-part series on Finding Common Ground on Sundays, February 9 and 16, from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. This interactive course invites you to discover how differences can spark opportunities for connection and collaboration, fostering greater harmony in relationships.Together, through engaging discussions, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples, we’ll explore:

The principles and tools that illuminate the dignity, power, and responsibility within each person, laying the groundwork for mutual understanding and growth.

Our common ground by identifying shared human qualities and values.

The process of listening fully as a way to respect the dignity of each person.

Creative strategies for resolving conflicts with win-win solutions.

Balancing personal and communal well-being through the principles of solidarity and interdependence.

This course offers a safe, supportive space to reflect on personal experiences, develop transformative skills, and build deeper, more compassionate connections.

Space is limited to 12 participants, and while attending both sessions is encouraged for the fullest experience, it’s not required.

Reserve your spot here

Let’s uncover the common ground that unites us and celebrate our differences as pathways to growth!

Dinners for 9
2025-02-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-22 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for Dinners for 9, an evening of a shared meal and thoughtful dialogue designed specifically for adults to connect, beyond surface-level socializing and small talk. Each gathering brings together nine people to enjoy delicious food and small group conversation, offering a wonderful opportunity to nourish both body and soul.

Winter Dinner for 9 Dates:

Friday, February 7 at 6 pm. Theme: Joy.

Saturday, February 8 at 6 pm. Theme: Wonder.

Sunday, February 16 at 6 pm. Theme: Calm.

Saturday, February 22 at 6 pm. Theme: Love.*

*Feb. 22 dinner open to adults and their teens

Registration is required.

Sign Up Here

Women’s AA Meeting
2025-02-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-24 18:00 - 19:00 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening, including on holidays. Please enter through the doors off of the parking lot.

Board of Trustees Public Meeting
2025-02-18 18:30 - 20:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
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 each month at 6:30 PM (unless otherwise noted).

Learn more about the church board, its role, and how to get involved.

Qi Gong · Free Class
2025-02-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-25 18:30 - 20:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
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 welcome. Wear loose-fitting clothes and flat tennis shoes, if you have them. Classes are free and open to the public.

CANCELED: Qi Gong · Free Class
2025-02-18 18:30 - 20:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Today’s class is canceled due to weather.

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 welcome. Wear loose-fitting clothes and flat tennis shoes, if you have them. Classes are free and open to the public.

Weekly Knitting Group
2025-02-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
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 own knitting projects and let your creativity flow in the company of kindred spirits.

It’s not just about crafting but forging connections, sharing stories, and supporting one another. Knitting has a way of bringing comfort, both through the soothing rhythm of stitches and the bonds we build along the way.

Come join us in Walker Hall (upstairs) and be a part of this wonderful group, where your skills and passion are celebrated, and where every stitch is an opportunity to knit our community closer together.

Choir Practice · Alto Sectionals 🎵
2025-02-19 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-26 11:30 - 12:30
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 a desire to sing harmoniously.

Enjoy the practice-driven process of learning new music to share with the congregation on a three to four-week schedule.

The UU Wausau Choir meets every Wednesday in the Atrium from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The Tenor & Bass and Alto Sectionals have additional practices, such as this one!

For additional information to participate, contact Music Director Margaret Jerz margaret@uuwausau.org or call the church office at (715) 842-3697.

The Noon Swoon
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
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 the pages of the previous week’s issue, sparking vibrant discussions and sharing diverse perspectives.

Whether you’re a devoted reader or simply curious about engaging with insightful content, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and expand your horizons.

Bring your lunch, your inquisitive spirit, and a hunger for stimulating conversation. We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching experience.

UU Choir Practice 🎵
2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-26 18:30 - 20:00
If you have had a secret wish to sing, join the UU Wausau Choir. We always welcome new members. There are no formalauditions; just bring your good ears and a desire to sing harmoniously.

The UU Wausau Choir meets every Wednesday in the Atrium from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Enjoy the practice-driven process of learning new music to share with the congregation on a three to four-week schedule.

For additional information to participate, contact Music Director Margaret Jerz margaret@uuwausau.orgor call the church office at (715) 842-3697.

Choir Practice · Tenor and Bass Sectionals 🎵
2025-02-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-27 15:00 - 16:00

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2025-02-23 10:30 - 12:30
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 these questions in her Reflection.

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 of the world with words of hope or healing. Join us Sunday in person as we worship together.

Minister's Book Club
2025-02-27 18:30 - 19:30
Minister’s Book Club Resumes in February

Join us for the return of Brian’s Book Club on Thursday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m., as we dive into Sally Rooney’s novel Intermezzo. This story follows two brothers, Peter and Ivan, as they navigate the complexities of grief, love, and self-discovery after their father’s death. Peter, a successful lawyer, struggles to balance his enduring first love with a chaotic new relationship, while Ivan, a young chess prodigy, forms an unexpected bond with an older woman. Together, their journeys explore the fragility and resilience of family and connection.

Minister’s Book Club Dates & Books

All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. here at the church in Yawkey Hall unless otherwise noted.

February 27: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

March 27: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

April 24: TBD

May 22: TBD

Join us for great discussions and fellowship as we explore thought-provoking books this winter and spring!
