UU Wausau

Qi Gong · Free Class
2024-04-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-05-07 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-05-14 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 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
2024-05-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-08 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 🎵
2024-05-01 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-05-08 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 Baritone 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
2024-05-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-08 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 🎵
2024-05-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-08 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 · Baritone Sectionals 🎵
2024-05-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-13 08:00 - 17:00
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.

Enjoy the practice-driven process of learning new music to share with the congregation on a three to four-weekschedule.

The UU Wausau Choir meets every Wednesday in the Atrium from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The Baritone 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.

Social Justice Committee: Zoom Call
2024-05-02 18:00 - 20:00
Topic: Women for Women Zoom Meeting

Date & Time: May 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

May programming will feature Maxwell Johnson from the Conservation voters!

JOIN ZOOM MEETING BY CLICKING HERE

Meeting ID: 891 9817 6339 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Tai Chi · Free Class
2024-05-02 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-05-09 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.

UU Goods & Services Auction
2024-05-04 17:30 - 20:30
“BACK TOGETHER AGAIN” – UU GOODS & SERVICES AUCTION 2024

TICKET SALES AND DONATIONS

This year’s UU Goods and Services Auction – “Back Together Again” will be held on Saturday night May 4th 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Church will be transformed with rooms of amazing auction items along with heavy hors d’oeuvres, delicious desserts and beverages. This wonderful evening of eating, socialization and auction offerings only happens once every two years. It is a great opportunity to spend time with new and old UU friends in a fun social setting.

VIEW THE AUCTION CATALOG HERE

TICKETS: Price is $30 and $35 at the door. Ticket sales are now closed.

Can’t make it to the event? You can still bid on (and potentially win) a service or a seat at a dinner or anything listed in the catalog by emailing an absentee bid to Kay Meyer (kmeyer1104@gmail.com). You can also get an event-attending friend to be your proxy.

We again hope to raise significant funds to support the ongoing ministry of our church. We raise this money when YOU (church members and friends) donate goods, skills, dinners and services and others bid on your offerings.

We now need everyone to put their thinking caps on and decide what you can offer (either by yourself or combined with others). Over the month we will be collecting this information and adding it to the catalog as seen in the link above.

DONATION FORM: Download and print an auction donation form

Examples from the past auctions include:

Events (afternoon tea, cocktail party, canoeing, PAF tickets, pontoon ride)

Theme dinners (pizza party, BBQ, Greek, Swedish, French, Indian, Vegetarian )

Food (dessert-a-month, soup/bread, Sunday suppers, cooking classes, homemade wine or beer)

“Educational” events (yoga lessons, dance lessons, local micro-brewery beer-tasting party)

“Real” services (CSA half share, piano playing, photography, homemade rugs, tutoring, landscaping, computer help, food baskets, handyperson help, lessons such as language, music or golf)

Cottage or vehicle use

Goods (artwork, jewelry, kayak, summer flower bouquet-of-the-month, pottery, furniture, firewood, baskets, clothing)

In addition, please consider soliciting local vendors for items or gift certificates.

This year, we will also sell raffle tickets for gift baskets. So consider putting together a theme basket to donate. Example ideas – wine basket, grilling basket, spa basket, kids basket, movie basket, etc.

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2024-05-05 10:30 - 12:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Fake Versions of Real Things – The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching

Have you ever thought of how many substitutes for genuine experiences we’re offered in these modern times? From exercise routines to the music we consume, and even our online interactions, technology has blurred the lines between authenticity and imitation. How can we embrace reality and reclaim connection? Join us as we peer beneath the surface to find the genuineness that brings enrichment to our lives.

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.

C2: Connections Cafe
2024-05-05 10:45 - 12:00 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Connections Cafe (C2) is an open space one Sunday a month for youth in 7th-12th grade to connect, collaborate, create, and rest. Youth can choose to play a game, make some art, sit in the quiet, enjoy a snack, and/or do something else or nothing at all. C2 is a chance for youth to disconnect from the busyness of life and focus on those things that rest and renew their spirit.

CANCELED: Community Potluck Lunch
2024-05-05 11:45 - 12:45 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
There will be no community potluck in May due to the 2024 Goods & Services Auction on May 5 (the night before).

Women’s AA Meeting
2024-05-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-13 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.

Wausau Bird Club · Public Meeting
2024-05-06 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.

Social Justice Committee
2024-05-08 18:00 - 19:30

(Private) Soul Matters Group
2024-05-09 16:30 - 20:30
Monthly on the fourth Thursday, until Jun 30, 2024

Coffee & Classic Collage | Summer Art Hangout
2024-05-11 09:00 - 12:00
Give yourself the gift of creativity this Mother’s Day Weekend!

Classic community collage — or the art of selecting, arranging, and combining diverse elements into harmonious chaos — is an overlooked way to connect.

Join us for a slow morning of casual Coffee & Classic Collage on Saturday, May 11th, in the sun-filled atrium from 8am-1pm. As always, join our monthly group theme or work on any art project that inspires you!

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. It is open to adults and high school-aged youth. It is the perfect mother-daughter date, mom-and-mom hangout, or missing-mom weekend activity.

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!

Suggested items include:

Old magazines, books, and newspapers

Photographs to integrate

Daily calendar quotes

Old or blank greeting cards

Poetry books for inspiration

Preferred markers or water-based paints

Old artwork you’d like to upcycle

Textured items: thread, netting from oranges, etc

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!

Adopt a Highway Clean Up Day
2024-05-11 09:30 - 12:00
Please consider joining fellow church members as we clean up our section of highway as part of the Adopt-A -Highway program. Our section is located on County Highway J approximately 3 miles north of the intersection of J and State Highway 52 starting at Shorthorn Road. There is ample space to park on Shorthorn Rd. If we have enough volunteers, one group can start at the north end while the other works up from the south.

In the past this has taken only an hour or two.

As we will be walking along a highway, and with safety in mind, it is recommended that children under age 13 not participate. Be advised that the ditches are uneven ground and possibly wet. It is also tick season. Dress accordingly. Gloves and waterproof footwear are suggested. Safety vests and garbage bags will be provided.

Date of cleanup is Saturday, May 11th starting at 9:30 A.M. Rain date to be determined.

If you have any questions please call Karen Peterson 715-573-6223 or Tim Peterson 715-573-0133

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2024-05-12 10:30 - 12:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Baby, I’m an Anarchist – The Rev. Brian Mason preaching

Maybe it’s nostalgia for the 15 minutes I spent as a punk rocker in the 10th grade, but I’m increasingly convinced that anarchy is the way. It’s at least an option for those of us who prefer collaboration, creativity, and second chances over automation, outrage, and kids and adults addicted to a bot-controlled web. If you really want to prove you’re not a robot, don’t waste another second clicking on motorcycles and school buses in captchas, just come to church. Chain wallets, tattoos, Mohawks optional.

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.
