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Coffee & Slow Stitch Collage | Summer Art Hangout
2025-07-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for a slow morning of casual Coffee & Slow Stitch Fabric Collage, on Saturday, July 26th, in the sun-filled atrium.

Slow stitch fabric collage — or the art of selecting, arranging, and combining diverse elements into harmonious chaos — is an overlooked meditative and spiritual practice.

This 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!

Ideas include:

Fabric scraps

Embroidery thread

Beads & buttons

Retired clothing & towels

Safety pins

Yarn

Lace

Felt

Summer Religious Education
2025-07-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-10 10:30 - 11:30
This summer, our Religious Education program brings the spirit of forest school and gratitude for the interdependent web of life right to our church grounds. Through hands-on play, nature-based activities, and creative exploration, kids will deepen their connection to the natural world, even in the middle of the city.

Each session encourages children to slow down, notice the life all around them, and practice care, cooperation, and curiosity. We’ll explore, build, imagine, and play – nurturing both wonder and community along the way.

We’ll gather in the lobby before heading outside. Please dress for the weather (sunscreen, hats, light jackets for cool mornings, etc.). In case of rain or extreme heat, we’ll bring the fun indoors.

This program is designed for children in Preschool through 5th grade, but older kids are welcome too. All are invited to grow, play, and connect with the world around them!

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2025-07-27 10:30 - 12:30
From Blisters to Blessings

Every pilgrimage—whether across miles or through a season of life—leaves its mark. The journey can be long, the load uneven, and the blisters real. But along the way, something shifts: we’re changed not just by where we’re going, but by how we walk and who we walk with. This Sunday, we’ll reflect on the sacred work of staying the course, and how the most ordinary steps can lead to unexpected grace.

Learn. Practice. Share.
2025-07-27 18:30 - 20:00
UPDATE: for the month of August, Learn. Practice. Share – a mindfulness community will be taking a pause. Classes will resume on Sunday September 7, 2025.

Mindfulness/Meditation Community

A Drop-in Summer Series in a 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
2025-07-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-11 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.

Qi Gong · Free Class
2025-07-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-12 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.

Weekly Knitting Group
2025-07-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-13 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.

The Noon Swoon
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-13 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.

Tai Chi · Free Class
2025-07-31 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-07 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-14 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.

The Family Radio PB&J Drive
2025-08-01 08:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00
Peanut butter and jelly — it’s a nutritious favorite that kids love! Help us make sure every child has a tasty lunch or snack by donating your favorite PB&J. How can you help? Simply bring your donations to the First UU Church between August 1 – 31, 2025 (during office hours, M-R, 9a-2p). All contributions go to a local food pantry to support families in our community.

South Beach Up North - Mozart on the Move
2025-08-02 18:00 - 20:00
Mozart on the Move

We are delighted to host the South Beach Chamber Ensemble as they present Mozart on the Move.

Mozart on the Move is a free family friendly concert featuring a high school string quartet with our string quartet. Music by Mozart, Vivaldi, Puccini with tangos, sambas, Pink Panther and Star Wars.

All are welcome and encouraged to come enjoy the concert.

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2025-08-03 10:30 - 12:30
Building and Engaging Our Church Community – Led by the Conflict Transformation Team

Our diversity and differences can make us a stronger and richer congregation. The members of the newly formed Conflict Transformation Team will share information, insights, possibilities and resources we’ve gathered to serve our beloved church community.

Creativity Matters
2025-08-05 19:00 - 20:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
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.

Interconnection

August’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.

Project Options

We will have supplies for the following projects*, or you are welcome to bring your own:

Scrap 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.

Personal 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.

Mandala 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.

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.

What is Creativity Matters?

Our Creativity Matters group helps community members engage in monthly themes and explore spiritual growth through creative expression.

It’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.

Creativity 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.

Dinners for 9
2025-08-09 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for Dinners for 9, an evening of delicious food and meaningful conversation designed specifically for adults to connect, beyond surface-level socializing and small talk. These intimate gatherings bring together nine people for a shared meal and guided small group conversation, offering a wonderful opportunity to nourish both body and soul.

Summer Dinner for 9 Dates:

Friday, July 18 at 6 PMLocation: the historic DC Evervest mansion. Theme: Community

Saturday, August 9 at 6 PMLocation: lakeside home on Lake Dubay Theme: TBD

Registration is required.

Sign Up Here

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2025-08-10 10:30 - 12:30
Questions of Faith

What if faith isn’t about having the right answers, but about learning to live with the questions? Join us as we explore how uncertainty can deepen our spiritual lives, and why the questions we carry might be the very path to connection, meaning, and hope.

Taste of Soul [Matters]
2025-08-10 12:00 - 13:00
Are you searching for a way to deepen your spiritual journey and connections within our community? Or have you been curious about our small groups but not sure if you are ready to commit? Join us in Yawkey Hall after Sunday’s service for a special session to try out Soul Matters.

During Taste of Soul, you’ll be introduced to the Soul Matters program and how it is structured, use the Soul Matters materials, experience a Soul Matters session, and have any questions about our small groups answered.

So whether you’re new to our community or looking to further your spiritual journey, this session is the perfect place to start.

RSVPs are appreciated, but not required. Contact our Director of Religious Education to sign up, request the Soul Matters packet in advance of the meeting, or with questions.

What is a Soul Matters Small Group?

Soul Matters Small Groups consist of 6-10 people, who commit to meet monthly from September – June to share their reflections and experiences with a monthly theme.

Each month, participants receive a packet filled with readings, questions, and exercises related to that month’s theme, and they choose a question and/or exercise from the packet that speaks to them, spending time “walking with” it, allowing it to challenge and inspire them.

Then, during their group’s meeting, rather than providing answers and analysis to the questions, each person’s sharing focuses on a story or experience about how their chosen question or exercise led them to a new and personal insight.

This approach of reflection, sharing, listening, holding space, and engaging in regular spiritual practice is an opportunity to grow deeper spiritually and as a community by supporting each other, offering witness, and participating together.

Women's Early Risers
2025-08-16 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 | Summer Art Hangout
2025-08-16 09:00 - 12:00
Harvest of Creativity

Inspired 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.

As 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.

Art & 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!

Some suggested items:

Pressed Flowers

Dried Leaves or Grasses

Seed Pods or Helicopters

Feathers

Shells

Pebbles

Bark or lichen

Corn Husks
