Kick Off the New Church Year with Brunch!
2025-09-07 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us on Sunday, September 7 in Walker Hall immediately following the morning service as we kick off the 2025–26 church year with a special catered breakfast/brunch. This will be a wonderful time to gather as a church family, share a delicious meal, and reconnect after the summer months. Whether you’re new to our congregation or a longtime member, this is a great opportunity to meet others, enjoy warm fellowship, and celebrate the beginning of a new season in the life of our church. Come for the good food, and stay for the joy of being together!

Learn. Practice. Share.
2025-09-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-14 18:30 - 20:00
Mindfulness/Meditation Community

A Drop-in mindfulness/meditation community. Please join us.

In a world that often feels uncertain and overwhelming, the power of stillness, connection, and mindful presence becomes more important than ever.

You are warmly invited to join a supportive mindfulness and meditation community — a space to pause, breathe, and grow stronger together. Whether you’re new to meditation or have an existing practice, this is a welcoming circle for all who seek peace, clarity, and resilience.

Together, we will explore:

Guided meditations to calm the mind and center the spirit

Mindfulness practices to help navigate daily stress with compassion

Community sharing to remind us that we are not alone

This is not about perfection. It’s about showing up — for yourself and for each other — with kindness and intention.

Let’s meet in stillness and rise in strength

Where: First Universalist Unitarian Church of Wausau, 504 Grant St., Wausau, WI 54403

When: Sundays 6:30 – 8:00 pm, weekly

Who: Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary

What: Each 1.5 hour session is designed to include building of community, sharing/discussion on topic or theme, and practicing mindfulness with gentle movement and stillness

If this speaks to you, we would be honored to have you with us. Feel free to invite others who may benefit.

Your hosts are Lisa Stein and Jeanine Knapp

Lisa Stein is new to the UU Wausau community, having returned to Wausau early in 2023 after living in Madison for 34 years. She is grateful to have been invited to the UU by another member and now attends with her son and his family, who are also new to the area. Lisa is a retired educator who brought mindfulness meditation and wellness to teachers, students, and school communities. She teaches a meditation program called Mindful Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

Jeanine moved to Wausau in 2020 and has been a part of UU Wausau since that fall when Soul Matters groups met virtually; Jeanine was a Soul Matters group participant for 3 years. She participates in social justice activities and attends Margaret Jerz’s Drum Club. Jeanine has had an on/off meditation practice since 2010 and studies in the Tich Nhat Hahn tradition.

Women’s AA Meeting
2025-09-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-15 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.

Blood Drive
2025-09-09 10:00 - 15:00
Today, we’re rolling up our sleeves for an important cause—saving lives! With over 135 years of experience in humanitarian aid and more than 75 years of supplying blood to those in need, the Red Cross is a trusted leader in this vital mission.

Thank you for being an essential part of the First UU Church of Wausau community. We can’t wait to see you at the blood drive! Let’s make a difference together!

Volunteer – Blood Drive

Give Blood

Walk-in’s are welcome, but signing up for a spot is preferred.

Qi Gong · Free Class
2025-09-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-16 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.

Creativity Matters
2025-09-09 19:00 - 20:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Building Belonging

September’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.

Project Options

We will have supplies for Project Options B, D, and E from the monthly Creativity Matters packet*:

The 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.

An 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.

The 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.

*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!

What is Creativity Matters?

Creativity 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.

It’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.

Each gathering offers time for sharing, creating, and simply being together. No experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and a playful spirit.

Weekly Knitting Group
2025-09-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-17 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 🎵
2025-09-10 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-17 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
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-17 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 🎵
2025-09-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-17 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 🎵
2025-09-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-18 15:00 - 16:00

Tai Chi · Free Class
2025-09-11 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-18 18:30 - 21:30 | 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.

Youth Religious Education
2025-09-14 10:30 - 11:30
Youth Group – Value Quest: Exploring What Matters Most

This 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.

Reach 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.

Children's Religious Education
2025-09-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-21 10:30 - 11:30
Sacred Words: A UU Kids’ Guide to Big Ideas

This year in Children’s RE, we’ll embark on a playful, thoughtful journey through some of life’s most meaningful ideas – Community, Spirit, Justice, Love, and Compassion. We’ll wonder together about the Sacred and the Values we hold dear, explore the beauty of Awe, Mystery, and Hope, and talk about what Forgiveness, Mercy, Generosity, and Freedom can look like in our lives. We’ll learn about Pluralism, Equity, and Truth, reflect on God(dess), and discover how Covenant, Reverence, Interdependence, and Transformation connect us to each other and the wider world. Through our play-based model, stories, games, art, and community-building, we’ll nurture curiosity, empathy, and the joy of growing together.

New children are always welcome. You can reach out to our Director of Religious Education to learn about the theme for any particular week and find out how to join in. Come explore, create, and wonder alongside us!

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2025-09-14 10:30 - 12:30
Learning to Bless What We Cannot Fix – The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching

In a world quick to offer answers, what do we do with the wounds that can’t be healed and the problems that can’t be solved? This Sunday we’ll reflect on the quiet, transformative practice of blessing — of seeing and naming goodness even when nothing can be “fixed.”

Board of Trustees Public Meeting
2025-09-16 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.

Women's Early Risers
2025-09-20 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.

Art & Soul Saturday
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00
Layers of Autumn

Join 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.

Together, 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.

This session is an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and celebrate all that we’ve grown and gathered this year.

Art & 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!

Youth Religious Education
2025-09-21 10:30 - 11:30
C2: Connections Cafe

Meeting 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.

New 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.

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2025-09-21 10:30 - 12:30
The Mercy of Being Forgotten – The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching

We fear being forgotten, and yet sometimes forgetting is mercy itself. History, God, or the universe holds more than we can carry—the good, the bad, and the unfinished. What does it mean to live knowing that we are part of a story far larger than our memory can hold?

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. This morning’s offering will be donated to Healthy Opportunities for Latin Americans (HOLA) (https://holawisc.org) and we will have a representative of HOLA speaking at today’s service. To donate online, text FirstUUWausau to 73256 or visit tinyurl.com/givetouuwausau.

About HOLA

Since their founding 2 years ago, HOLA has served as a vital bridge for Latino families in 8 counties in Wisconsin improving access to healthcare, legal services, education, and community resources. With your support, they continue providing economic opportunity, civic engagement, and cultural connection.
