UU Wausau

Community Collection Focus · Ministry Partners
2025-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Community Focus Collection (CFC)

On the third weekend of each month during September – May, our Sunday collection is given to a pre-selected Ministry Partner, organization or cause, like this one, that puts our values into practice. This week our donations go to Wausau Area Mobile Meals (WAMM). Director Doris Spooner will be speaking on behalf of WAMM.

About This Cause

To promote good health among the elderly, convalescing and/or disabled members of the greater Wausau area by delivering hot, nutritious meals with the help of volunteers.

WAMM Mission Statement

Wausau Area Mobile Meals delivers weekday meals to those individuals in our community who are homebound and ill, disabled and/or elderly. We offer an opportunity for the recipients to remain in the familiar surroundings of their own homes as long as possible. All our meals are delivered by volunteer drivers and to serve the 90+ recipients we need 60 volunteers a week. We deliver meals in the greater Wausau area, including Wausau, Schofield, Rothschild and parts of Weston. We know that proper nutrition is critical to those who are trying to age successfully, and we provide selected menus for various dietary needs. Our meals are prepared at Aspirus Wausau Hospital and delivered by the volunteers to clients’ homes over the noon hour. A meal includes both hot & cold items. Along with the meal delivery, there is a bonus “safety check”, as the volunteer greets the client each day. This visit gives family members at a distance a feeling of comfort to know that their loved one has been checked on.

Children's Religious Education
2025-03-16 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.

Youth Religious Education
2025-03-16 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
2025-03-16 10:30 - 12:30
The Fibers that Bind Us Together – Melody Moberg, preaching

Fibercraft is the art of fiber and textiles, and includes crafts like spinning, knitting, crochet and needlework. It’s not uncommon to find loved ones furiously knitting at a sickbed. Today’s service explores the intersections of fibercraft and grief. How do these ancient practices connect us to memory, love, and loss?

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

Music: Our adult UU Choir will be singing today.

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 Sunday, our CFC will go to Wausau Area Mobile Meals (WAMM). They promote good health among the elderly, convalescing and/or disabled members of the greater Wausau area by delivering hot, nutritious meals with the help of volunteers. Read more on WAMM here. Director Doris Spooner will be speaking on behalf of WAMM.

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 AA Meeting
2025-03-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-31 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
2025-03-18 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
2025-03-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-01 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
2025-03-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-02 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 🎵
2025-03-19 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-26 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-04-02 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
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-02 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.

CANCELED - UU Choir Practice 🎵
2025-03-19 18:30 - 20:00
ANNOUNCEMENT: Tonight’s choir rehearsal is canceled due to the weather. We will have a rescheduled practice tomorrow evening – Thursday, March 20 at 6:30 in Yawkey Hall for those that can make it.

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 🎵
2025-03-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-27 15:00 - 16:00

UU Choir Practice 🎵
2025-03-20 18:30 - 20:00
This is the rescheduled UU Choir practice that would normally take place on Wednesday from 6:30 – 8 pm.

For those who can make it, we will meet in Yawkey Hall at the church.

Tai Chi · Free Class
2025-03-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-27 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.

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2025-03-23 10:30 - 12:30
Thinking Higher, Living Lower – The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching

The tension between our lofty ideals and the messy reality of daily life is real. How do we hold onto higher wisdom when we’re just trying to make it through the day? Perhaps the gap between our hopes and what is isn’t meant to be filled with constant positivity and striving, but with humility, humor, and grace.

UU Choir Practice 🎵
2025-03-26 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.

Minister’s Book Club
2025-03-27 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for the Minister’s Book Club on Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. as we discuss Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar.

Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar is a poetry collection exploring themes of identity, faith, suffering, and the search for meaning. The poems examine personal and collective histories, delving into cultural and spiritual belonging. Akbar blends vivid imagery with introspective reflections, addressing the intersections of faith, mortality, and understanding in a turbulent world. Drawing from his Iranian background and experiences with faith, family, and exile, the collection explores how personal struggles intersect with broader societal forces, offering deep emotional and philosophical insight.

Upcoming Minister’s Book Club Dates

April 24: Robin Sloan’s Moonbound

May 22: Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass

All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. here at the church in Yawkey Hall unless otherwise noted. Join us for great discussions and fellowship as we explore thought-provoking books this winter and spring!

CANCELED: Sunday Worship And Coffee Hour
2025-03-30 10:30 - 12:30
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.
