UU Choir Practice 🎵
2025-04-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-07 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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 🎵
2025-04-24 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-08 15:00 - 16:00
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.

Minister's Book Club
2025-04-24 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for the Minister’s Book Club on Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. as we discuss Moonbound by Robin Sloan.

Robin Sloan expands the Penumbraverse in Moonbound, a thrilling far-future adventure. Eleven thousand years from now, Ariel, a boy from a remote village, embarks on a journey filled with danger, discovery, and a mission to save the world. Guided by a sentient AI with a unique view of history, Ariel faces unknown enemies, a mysterious girl, and even dragons. Blending ancient myth with futuristic wonder, Sloan crafts an epic tale of adventure, storytelling, and the boundless possibilities of imagination. And this is only the beginning.

You’re welcome to come whether or not you’ve finished the book—though the discussion is definitely more engaging if you’ve had a chance to read it.

Upcoming Minister’s Book Club Dates

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!

Tai Chi · Free Class
2025-04-24 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-01 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-08 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
2025-04-27 10:30 - 12:30
Holy-ish: The Ministry of Making It Up as We Go and Spring Sing

Every year around my ordination anniversary, I find myself reflecting—on ministry, on this community, and on how often we all fumble our way toward something sacred. This Sunday’s sermon is about how ministry isn’t just for ministers, and how the spiritual life is less about getting it right and more about showing up, trying again, and pointing—imperfectly—toward what truly matters.

It’s also our annual Spring Sing service—a joyful celebration of music, community, and the holy-ish work of being human together.​

Board of Trustees - Listening Session
2025-04-27 11:45 - 13:00
The Board Listening Session will be held on Sunday, April 27 after church in the dining room. 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
2025-04-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-05 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
2025-04-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-06 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
2025-04-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-07 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 🎵
2025-04-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-05-07 11:30 - 12:30

The Noon Swoon
2025-04-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-07 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.

Children's Religious Education
2025-05-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-11 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
2025-05-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-11 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
2025-05-04 10:30 - 12:30
Living Music – From “John Brown’s Body” to “Solidarity Forever” – Melody Moberg, preaching

We welcome you to worship with us this Sunday at 10:30 AM! We rejoice and grow together through shared ministry, Today’s service explores the evolution of a song. How did a camp meeting hymn from the early 1800s become “John Brown’s Body,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and then “Solidarity Forever?” This is a story of abolition, war, a Unitarian feminist, unions, and how meanings and movements shift over time. About Melody: Melody Moberg is a member of UU Wausau, a spiritual director, and a candidate for Unitarian Universalist ministry.

Community Potluck Lunch
2025-05-04 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. May’s potluck is hosted by the Hospitality 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.

Learn. Practice. Share.
2025-05-04 18:30 - 20:00
A Three-Session Meditation & Mindfulness Community

In times of uncertainty – whether facing personal challenges, transitions, or the shifting landscape of our world – we can come together as a community to build resilience. Mindfulness and meditation offer powerful tools to navigate these moments with clarity and compassion.

In our first gathering, we’ll meet each other, share where we are in our meditation practice, and create a space of trust and support. We’ll explore how mindfulness is not just a seated practice, but a way to meet each moment with attention, kindness, and presence.

Each session will include a period of silent meditation with gentle guidance, followed by time to share your experience with fellow participants.

We have two more sessions ahead—see the dates below for details, and join us as we continue this journey together!

About Your Hosts

Lisa Stein is a recent addition to the UU Wausau community, having returned to Wausau in early 2023 after living in Madison for 34 years. She is grateful to have been welcomed by a fellow member and now attends with her son and his family, who are also new to the area. Lisa is a retired educator with a background in bringing mindfulness meditation and wellness practices to teachers, students, and school communities. She currently teaches a program called Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

Jeanine Knapp moved to Wausau in 2020 and quickly became an active participant at UU Wausau, engaging in Soul Matters, social justice initiatives, and Drum Club. Jeanine has practiced meditation on and off since 2010, and she studies in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.

Wausau Bird Club · Public Meeting
2025-05-05 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.

For the May 5th meeting, the group is gathering outside at Blue Gill Bay County Park. Bring Binoculars if you have them.

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.
