Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2024-08-25 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
A Love Supreme, McDonald’s Value Menu, and God

There’s never a wrong time to explore the sacred and the mundane. How do we find meaning in a world dominated by consumer culture? Can the profound and the ordinary coexist in our quest for a deeper connection with the divine? How do we grow in appreciation of others’ deepest faith and beliefs? Join us as we navigate the timeless search for God, belonging, and meaning within the church and beyond.

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.

Summer Religious Education
2024-08-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-11 10:30 - 11:30 | WI
This Summer, running June 16 – August 25, our Sunday morning Religious Education (RE) sessions are all about getting outside and playing! This year we are focusing on using our imaginations to build, create, and explore. Session themes include blanket forts, fairy houses, paper airplanes, a scavenger hunt field trip, obstacle courses, and more!

The group will meet in the lobby on Sundays at 10:30 am. Children should come dressed for the weather (sunscreen, hat, light jacket for chilly mornings, etc.), and in inclement weather, we will move our play indoors.

Summer RE is geared for kids in preschool – 5th grade but is open to older children.

Themes:

June 16: Game Day

June 23: Fairy Houses

June 30: Paper Airplanes

July 7: Parachute Games

July 14: Scavenger Hunt (start/end at Yawkey Gardens)

July 21: Blanket Forts

July 28: Body Percussion

August 4: Obstacle Course

August 11: Junk Sculptures

August 18: Bubbles

August 25: Mini Golf

Tai Chi · Free Class
2024-08-22 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-08-15 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-08-08 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.

Hospitality Committee Meeting
2024-08-22 11:00 - 12:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
At church, in Yawkey Hall.

The Noon Swoon
2024-08-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-07 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.

Weekly Knitting Group
2024-08-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-07 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.

Qi Gong · Free Class
2024-08-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-08-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-08-06 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.

Board of Trustees Public Meeting
2024-08-20 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.

Women’s AA Meeting
2024-08-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-05 18:00 - 19:00 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Women’s AA meets every Monday evening. Please enter through the doors off of the parking lot.

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2024-08-18 10:30 - 12:30 | WI
Tender Mercies: Insights from Parenting (failures included) – The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching

Parenting is a wild ride, filled with moments of wisdom and hilarity. In this sermon, we explore the insights gained from the ups and downs of raising children. From diaper disasters to teenage drama. Join us for a look at how parenting teaches us about love, patience, grace, and the power of a good laugh.

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.

Coffee & Upcycled Multi-Media Collage | Summer Art Hangout
2024-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 | WI
Upcycled multi-media collage — or the art of selecting, arranging, and combining diverse upcycled art elements into harmonious chaos — is an overlooked meditative and spiritual practice.

Join us for a slow morning of casual Coffee and Upcycled Multi-Media Collage on Saturday, August 17th, in the sun-filled atrium from 8am-1pm. As always, join our monthly group theme or work on anything that inspires you!

We are holding space for you to get creative.

Ditch your to-do list. Ignore the laundry. Shake off perfectionism. And create for the sake of creating — No rules. No judgement. No apologies.
Caylee Grey

This peaceful gathering is for artists, crafters, and creative beginners alike, and is open to adults and high school-aged youth.

We’ll provide examples, gentle guidance, and a few supplies to get you started. Participants are encouraged to bring materials from home to use or share for the day at the community resources table!

We’ll be breathing new life into old art—in other words, we’ll be cutting up and sharing each other’s old handmade art to make something new.

We encourage you to donate art to our community supplies table! Suggested items:

Painting on paper

Drawings from sketchbooks

Doodles from journals

Finished collages

Photographs

Kid’s school art

Art focused magazines

Artistic postcards

If you have art you’ve created sitting in a drawer, portfolio binder, or in a storage bin in the basement… consider giving it new life by offering it as a resource for others!

As always, this collage process is about upcycling pre-existing resources. No need to purchase anything new!

What to expect during this casual community art hangout:

8 am-9 am: Early Bird Community Set-up! Feel free to arrive at your convenience. We’ll be brewing coffee, putting out supplies, setting up tables, and art’ing together as people show up.

9 am-12 pm: Casual Coffee & CollageLet the creativity begin! We’ll officially start the art hangout at 9am. Connect with others (or enjoy creative solitude) as you work on your collage piece.

12 pm-1 pm: Community Clean-up! Return supplies and pick up your personal space. If your schedule and physical ability permit, volunteer to help put away tables, chairs, and community supplies!

Space is limited! Registration for this relaxing morning of community art is preferred (so we can prepare supplies & snacks), but drop-ins are welcome. RSVP below!

Save The Dates

Join us for all of our summer Casual Coffee & Collage art hangouts! Register today and add these dates to your calendar.

Sat, May 11th — Classic CollageSat, June 8th — Slow Stitch CollageSat, July 13th — Messy Zine CollageSat, Aug 17th — Mixed Media Collage

*Join our monthly theme or work on any creative project that inspires you!

Why the art of collage?

The art of collage allows you to tap into a meditative state. Collage becomes a mindful practice as the deliberate placement of diverse elements coming together in harmonious chaos.

Art is a transformative vehicle for spiritual or emotional exploration, offering a sacred space where one can transcend the mundane and connect with the profound.

This meditative process not only fosters a deep connection with one’s inner self but also provides a means for a collective sense of interconnectedness through shared experiences.

More Art Opportunities

Looking for additional opportunities for community art? Be sure to check out upcoming dates for our monthly Creative Matters group!

Women's Early Risers
2024-08-17 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!

For more information, contact Jeannie Russell at jeanniereads@hotmail.com

Conflict Resolution Committee Meeting
2024-08-15 18:00 - 19:30 | WI

The Family Radio PB&J Drive
2024-08-15 08:00 - 17:00 | WI
Last year, The Family’s First Annual PB&J Drive helped stock the shelves of The Neighbors’ Place in the Wausau area. A total of approximately 6,000 pounds of peanut butter and jelly were collected across Wisconsin! Our goal is to provide The Neighbors’ Place with one of their most requested products that is high in protein and shelf stable.

How canYOU help? Drop off PB&J at the First UU Church of Wausau between Aug. 1 – 31, 2024.

Read more about the drive by clicking here.

Social Justice Committee Meeting
2024-08-14 18:00 - 19:30 | WI

Creativity Matters
2024-08-13 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.

Taste of Soul [Matters]
2024-08-11 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
Are you searching for a way to deepen your spiritual journey and connections within our community? Or have you been curious about our small groups but not sure if you are ready to commit? Join us in Yawkey Hall after Sunday’s service for a special session to try out Soul Matters.

During Taste of Soul, you’ll be introduced to the Soul Matters program and how it is structured, use the Soul Matters materials, experience a Soul Matters session, and have any questions about our small groups answered.

So whether you’re new to our community or looking to further your spiritual journey, this session is the perfect place to start.

RSVPs are appreciated, but not required. Contact our Director of Religious Education to sign up or with questions.

What is a Soul Matters Small Group?

Soul Matters Small Groups consist of 6-10 people, who commit to meet monthly from September – June to share their reflections and experiences with a monthly theme.

Each month, participants receive a packet filled with readings, questions, and exercises related to that month’s theme, and they choose a question and/or exercise from the packet that speaks to them, spending time “walking with” it, allowing it to challenge and inspire them.

Then during their group’s meeting, rather than providing answers and analysis to the questions, each person’s sharing focuses on a story or experience about how their chosen question or exercise led them to a new and personal insight.

This approach of reflection, sharing, listening, holding space, and engaging in regular spiritual practice is an opportunity to grow deeper spiritually and as a community by supporting each other, offering witness, and participating together.

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2024-08-11 10:30 - 12:30 | WI
𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦-𝗠𝗲́𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀

Presenter: Juanita Sundberg, Ph.D., Associate Professor Department of Geography, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

The US border policies since 1994 have generated various forms of environmental injustice in the US-México borderlands. Specifically, the 1994 border strategy enlisted rivers, mountains, and deserts as natural barriers in order to push people seeking to enter the US without inspection into areas deemed remote, harsh and difficult to cross. This strategy has led to the deaths of thousands of migrants seeking to join or support family members. Likewise, the strategy has destroyed other-than-human life-worlds by tearing up ecologies and enclosing animals in ever smaller enclosures. Addressing these intertwined forms of environmental injustice requires we attend to the way anthropocentrism upholds racism.

Bio of Dr. Sundberg: Dr. Juanita Sundberg is Associate Professor of Geography and Latin American Studies at the University of British Columbia. She got her PhD from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1999, which was also the year she moved to Vancouver to work at UBC. Dr. Sundberg’s work seeks to foster conversations between feminist political ecology, critical Indigenous studies and anti-colonial approaches to examine environmental change in settler colonial societies in the Americas. Dr. Sundberg is the daughter of Jim Sundberg who is a new member of the First UU Church of Wausau.

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.
