UU Wausau

Board of Trustees - Listening Session
2025-01-19 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
The Board Listening Service will be held on Sunday, January 19 after service. This is your opportunity to share thoughts, concerns, or feedback with the Board of Trustees in an open setting. We encourage you to participate and have your voice heard!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Women’s AA Meeting
2025-01-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-03 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
2025-01-21 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
2025-01-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-01-28 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
2025-01-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-29 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 🎵
2025-01-22 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-29 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
2025-01-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-29 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 🎵
2025-01-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-01-29 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 🎵
2025-01-23 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-30 15:00 - 16:00

Tai Chi · Free Class
2025-01-23 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-01-30 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.

Creativity Matters Saturday
2025-01-25 09:00 - 12:00
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!

This 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.

Participants 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.

Whether 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.

Submissions for the Lenten Reflection Book are encouraged but entirely optional.

For more information, contact Jes. Let your creativity illuminate this sacred season!

Children's Religious Education
2025-01-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-02 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.

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2025-01-26 10:30 - 12:30
Meeting the Moment

The Unitarian Universalist theologian Rebecca Ann Parker writes, “your gifts – whatever you discover them to be – can be used to bless or curse the world.” It can be overwhelming to be alive in times like these of political turmoil and climate change. How can we meet this moment with our gifts and blessings as well as our grief?

About Melody: Melody Moberg is a member of UU Wausau, a spiritual director, and a candidate for Unitarian Universalist ministry.

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.

Blood Drive
2025-01-28 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.

Family Winter Retreat
2025-01-31 16:00 - 2025-02-02 12:00 | Camp Manitowish, 5650 Camp Manitowish Ln, Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, 54512
Embrace the beauty of winter at Schwartz Lodge, Camp Manitowish, in Boulder Junction, WI, from January 31 – February 2! Gather with our UU community for a weekend of outdoor adventure, cozy indoor fun, and meaningful connections. Enjoy sledding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, indoor rock wall climbing, and plenty of great company.

Pricing:

Full Weekend: $60/kid (17 & under), $90/adult (18 & up)

Saturday Only: $15/person (select “Saturday Only” from the registration drop-down)

Families share in the meal prep and food costs, and financial assistance is available to make sure everyone can join. Whether you have kids at home or not, all are welcome!

The sign-up is now closed. Stay tuned for details about next year’s retreat—we can’t wait to share what’s in store!

For questions, reach out to Jessica Zimmer at jessica@uuwausau.org.

Volunteer Opportunity · Community Supper
2025-02-02 00:00 - 23:59
The Methodist Church has volunteered to hold community suppers. Past practice has been to prepare the food in someone’s home, using large roasters from the Presbyterian Church, or making it at the church. Two to three volunteers are also needed to assemble the food in containers at the church before distributing them to drive-up customers. Typically, 100 meals are prepared.

DATES/TIME FOR VOLUNTEERING

Sept. 1, Oct. 6, and Nov. 3 (2024). The time commitment would be from 3:30 to 5:15 pm.

Our church generously provides meals four times a year, the first Sundays in September, October, November & February.

Any church member interested in helping with these meals can complete this form.

A special thanks to many of you who have been very generous in providing homemade desserts for distribution and who helped with distribution.

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Youth Religious Education
2025-02-02 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
2025-02-02 10:30 - 12:30
It’s Me, Hi, I’m the Problem, It’s Me – the Rev. Brian Mason preaching

We all make mistakes—we’re only human, after all. So why are we often so hard on ourselves and others? That’s where the church comes in—not to judge, but to remind us that forgiveness is real and available to all of us. Together, we can explore how embracing forgiveness can transform how we see ourselves and each other.

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.

Community Potluck Lunch
2025-02-02 11:45 - 12:45
Join us every first Sunday of the month after service for a heartwarming tradition that embodies the spirit of unity and fellowship at our Universalist Unitarian Church — our Community Potluck Lunch, hosted by the Caring Committee.

Whether you arrive with a dish to share or simply with an open heart, all are welcome to this inclusive gathering.

It’s a delightful occasion where diverse flavors and stories come together to create a tapestry of connection, emphasizing our belief in every person’s inherent worth and dignity.

Join us for a delicious meal and the opportunity to forge new friendships, strengthening the bonds that make our community so special.

Wausau Bird Club · Public Meeting
2025-02-03 18:30 - 19:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Wausau Bird Club meets the first Monday of every month; indoors at UU Wausau during late Fall and Winter; outdoors in the Spring & Summer.

Everyone is welcome to join. Meetings are free and open to the public.

If you have questions about the location, please call Susan Haug at 715-446-2775.
