Learn. Practice. Share.
2025-12-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-28 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
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
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-29 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
2025-12-16 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.

Board of Trustees Public Meeting
2025-12-16 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.

Weekly Knitting Group
2025-12-17 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 🎵
2025-12-17 11:30 - 12:30 | WI
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
2025-12-17 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 🎵
2025-12-17 18:30 - 20:00 | WI
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 🎵
2025-12-18 15:00 - 16:00 | WI

Tai Chi · Free Class
2025-12-18 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.

Blue Christmas Service
2025-12-18 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
Blue Christmas – led by the Rev. Brian Mason

A quieter, reflective service for anyone carrying heaviness during the holidays. All are welcome.

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.

Women's Early Risers
2025-12-20 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.

Saturday Art Hangout
2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00 | WI
Light in the Dark: A Winter Art Gathering

As winter approaches, we turn our attention to the cycles of light and darkness: to what shines, what rests, and the quiet transformations that happen in the stillness of the season.

Choose a project that calls to you:

Garland with Dried Oranges – craft fragrant, sun-kissed strands that celebrate the returning light.

Paper Stars – fold and decorate celestial shapes to honor the sparkle of long winter nights.

Winter Collage – build layered scenes of trees, wildlife, and snow, capturing the serene beauty of winter.

Salt Watercolor: Light & Darkness – crystalline patterns, like frost or stars emerging in the dark, as salt meets watercolor, reflecting the season’s quiet transformation and the return of light.

Each project invites you to reflect on the returning light, the stillness and beauty of winter, and the quiet renewal that comes with the season. Like the season itself, our creations may be layered, luminous, and full of wonder—an offering to the world around and within us as it slowly turns toward light.

Our Saturday Art Gatherings welcome artists, crafters, and creative beginners alike, and are open to adults and teens. We provide examples, gentle guidance, and a variety of supplies to spark your process. Participants are also welcome to bring materials from home to use or share at our community resource table!

Suggested Items to Bring:

Dried citrus slices or cinnamon sticks

Evergreen sprigs, pinecones, or small branches

Small bells or charms

Natural fibers, twine, or bits of fabric

Found winter objects (stones, seed pods, feathers)

Old Christmas cards, wrapping paper, sheet music, or decorative paper for collage

Christmas Sing! and Glorified Coffee Hour
2025-12-21 10:30 - 11:30 | WI
Christmas Sing! – led by the Rev. Brian Mason and Margaret Jerz

Celebrate the joyous melodies of the season at our Annual Christmas Sing, a cherished tradition that fills our hearts with the spirit of unity and togetherness.

Gather with friends and family to raise your voices in song, embracing the time-honored carols that have woven a tapestry of warmth and tradition through the years.

It’s a festive evening where all are welcome, regardless of musical prowess, to celebrate love, hope, and joy that shine brightly during the holiday season.

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.

CANCELED TODAY - Learn. Practice. Share.
2025-12-21 18:30 - 20:00 | WI
This event is canceled for November 30, December 1 and January 4.

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.

Winter Solstice Service
2025-12-21 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
On the longest night of the year, we come together to observe the passage from darkness to light with readings, songs, quiet meditation, candles, and letting go.

All are welcome to join in this special intergenerational seasonal service, which honors our earth-centered traditions that celebrate the sacred circle of life.

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.

CANCELED TODAY - Qi Gong · Free Class
2025-12-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-30 18:30 - 20:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Class is canceled today.

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 TODAY - Weekly Knitting Group
2025-12-24 10:00 - 12:00 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Canceled for December 24 and 31, 2025

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.

CANCELED TODAY - Choir Practice · Alto Sectionals 🎵
2025-12-24 11:30 - 12:30 | WI
Practice is canceled today.

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.

CANCELED TODAY - The Noon Swoon
2025-12-24 12:00 - 13:00 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Canceled December 24 and 31, 2025.

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.

CANCELED TODAY - UU Choir Practice 🎵
2025-12-24 18:30 - 20:00 | WI
Canceled today.

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.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2025-12-24 19:00 - 20:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Christmas Eve Candelight Service

A service of candlelight, carols, and hope.

CANCELED TODAY - Choir Practice · Tenor and Bass Sectionals 🎵
2025-12-25 15:00 - 16:00 | WI
Canceled today.
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.

CANCELED TODAY - Tai Chi · Free Class
2025-12-25 18:30 - 21:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Class is canceled today.

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.

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2025-12-28 10:30 - 12:00 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
When Do We Know It Is Dawn? – Led by church member, Mary Testin

Where do we find hope and inspiration in these dark days? What stories of courage and creativity show us how to raise our voices in solidarity with those whose value is being diminished by the rich and powerful?

CANCELED TODAY - Weekly Knitting Group
2025-12-31 10:00 - 12:00 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Canceled for December 31, 2025. See you next year!

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.
