UU Wausau

Weekly Knitting Group
2024-10-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 🎵
2024-10-02 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-09 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
2024-10-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-09 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 🎵
2024-10-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-09 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 🎵
2024-10-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-10 15:00 - 16:00

Tai Chi · Free Class
2024-10-03 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-10 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.

Volunteer Opportunity · Community Supper
2024-10-06 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.

*This post has been lightly edited for length

Children's Religious Education
2024-10-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-13 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
2024-10-06 10:30 - 12:30
We welcome you to worship with us this Sunday at 10:30 AM! We rejoice and grow together through shared ministry, meditation, and music. Stay tuned. This week’s sermon summary will be coming soon!

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 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.

Community Potluck Lunch
2024-10-06 11:45 - 12:45
Join us upstairs after church in the dining room for a fun, casual lunch hosted by our Board of Trustees. Please bring a salad, side dish or dessert to share. Food and help with cleanup are always welcome.

Whether you arrive with a dish to share or simply with an open heart, ALL are welcome to this inclusive gathering.Mark your calendar: Our next community potluck is on Sunday, November 3.

Women’s AA Meeting
2024-10-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-14 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.

Wausau Bird Club · Public Meeting
2024-10-07 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.

Qi Gong · Free Class
2024-10-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-10-15 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
2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
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.

Creativity Matters • Deep Listening
2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Deep Listening

October’s Creativity Matters theme is “deep listening.”

At this meetup, we’ll explore how our creativity speaks to us and how our creativity can be sparked when we take the time to listen deeply to our inner voices and the world around us.

Project of the Month

We will have supplies for Project Option A, C, and G from the monthly Creativity Matters packet*

Creating a visual composition from the sounds around you

Draw (paint, sculpt, etc.) your emotions

Create a labyrinth

*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 Creativty 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.

Social Justice Committee
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:30

Second Friday Nighters
2024-10-11 18:00 - 20:00
Please join us for Second Friday Nighters — a long-standing tradition at UU Wausau! Sometimes, a fun-filled intergenerational evening in our very own church atrium, and other times, a privately hosted adult-only event.

Congregation members Karen Wentz, LeeAnn & Greg Venne, Laura Syring and Jerry Phelan are teaming up for the October Second Friday Nighters gathering.
What IS Second Friday Nighters? A long-standing tradition at UU Wausau! Sometimes, a fun-filled intergenerational evening in our very own church atrium, and other times, a privately hosted adult-only event. Join us for good conversation with friends!
When: Friday, October 11, 2024, 6 – 8 pm
Where: 1028 Easthill Place, Wausau WI 54403
What and why: Socialize and enjoy some food together. Please bring a hearty appetizer to share. Beverages will be provided. This month’s event is adults only.
Special suggested challenge: Come on October 11th prepared to spend no more than 17% of your time discussing the election (yep, that’ll be hard with 3.5 weeks to go). Instead, contemplate and discuss the 250-year-old observation of Samuel Johnson: “How small, of all that human hearts endure, that part which laws or kings can cause or cure.”
Then on Saturday, as the spirit moves you, go knock on doors, make those calls, and bend all those ears!
If you have any questions please email admin@uuwausau.org or call 715-842-3697.

Youth Religious Education
2024-10-13 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
2024-10-13 10:30 - 12:30
Vulnerable Selfhood. On Being Yourself with the Help of Others – Randy Jefferson, Speaking

Selfhood and vulnerability may not seem related, but as my recent experience with events surrounding “my brain on anesthesia” taught me, the windy life paths of each often intersect.

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 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.

Board of Trustees Public Meeting
2024-10-15 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.
