UU Wausau

Women's Early Risers
2025-06-21 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!

The group meets at Tri-City Restaurant (525 Grand Ave, Schofield, WI 54476).

For more information, contact LeeAnn Venne at mom.venne@gmail.com.

Summer Religious Education
2025-06-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-13 10:30 - 11:30
This summer, our Religious Education program brings the spirit of forest school and gratitude for the interdependent web of life right to our church grounds. Through hands-on play, nature-based activities, and creative exploration, kids will deepen their connection to the natural world, even in the middle of the city.

Each session encourages children to slow down, notice the life all around them, and practice care, cooperation, and curiosity. We’ll explore, build, imagine, and play – nurturing both wonder and community along the way.

We’ll gather in the lobby before heading outside. Please dress for the weather (sunscreen, hats, light jackets for cool mornings, etc.). In case of rain or extreme heat, we’ll bring the fun indoors.

This program is designed for children in Preschool through 5th grade, but older kids are welcome too. All are invited to grow, play, and connect with the world around them!

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2025-06-22 10:30 - 12:30
Ambition Rehab

You don’t have to be a ladder-climber to feel the pressure to impress. Whether it’s your LinkedIn bio or your spiritual résumé, ambition can quietly take over. This Sunday, we’ll explore what it means to be stewards—not stars—of the lives we’ve been given.

Learn. Practice. Share.
2025-06-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-29 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-06 18:30 - 20:00
Mindfulness/Meditation Community

A Drop-in Summer Series in a mindfulness/meditation community. Please join us.

In a world that often feels uncertain and overwhelming, the power of stillness, connection, and mindful presence becomes more important than ever.

You are warmly invited to join a supportive mindfulness and meditation community — a space to pause, breathe, and grow stronger together. Whether you’re new to meditation or have an existing practice, this is a welcoming circle for all who seek peace, clarity, and resilience.

Together, we will explore:

Guided meditations to calm the mind and center the spirit

Mindfulness practices to help navigate daily stress with compassion

Community sharing to remind us that we are not alone

This is not about perfection. It’s about showing up — for yourself and for each other — with kindness and intention.

Let’s meet in stillness and rise in strength

Where: First Universalist Unitarian Church of Wausau, 504 Grant St., Wausau, WI 54403

When: Sundays 6:30 – 8:00 pm, weekly

Who: Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary

What: Each 1.5 hour session is designed to include building of community, sharing/discussion on topic or theme, and practicing mindfulness with gentle movement and stillness

If this speaks to you, we would be honored to have you with us. Feel free to invite others who may benefit.

Your hosts are Lisa Stein and Jeanine Knapp

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

Jeanine moved to Wausau in 2020 and has been a part of UU Wausau since that fall when Soul Matters groups met virtually; Jeanine was a Soul Matters group participant for 3 years. She participates in social justice activities and attends Margaret Jerz’s Drum Club. Jeanine has had an on/off meditation practice since 2010 and studies in the Tich Nhat Hahn tradition.

Women’s AA Meeting
2025-06-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-07 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
2025-06-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-08 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
2025-06-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-09 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.

The Noon Swoon
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-09 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.

Tai Chi · Free Class
2025-06-26 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-03 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-10 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.

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2025-06-29 10:30 - 12:30
In Praise of Small Religions

Not all religions build cathedrals. Some light a candle, whisper a name, or bake bread for someone who didn’t ask.

This Sunday we honor the quiet, homemade rituals that don’t make headlines—but do, somehow, make a life sacred.

Blood Drive
2025-07-01 10:00 - 15:00
Today, we’re rolling up our sleeves for an important cause—saving lives! With over 135 years of experience in humanitarian aid and more than 75 years of supplying blood to those in need, the Red Cross is a trusted leader in this vital mission.

Thank you for being an essential part of the First UU Church of Wausau community. We can’t wait to see you at the blood drive! Let’s make a difference together!

Volunteer – Blood Drive

Give Blood

Walk-in’s are welcome, but signing up for a spot is preferred.

Creativity Matters
2025-07-01 19:00 - 20:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
This summer, Creativity Matters invites us to explore the season through creative practice. Summer opens the door to looseness and spontaneity – longer days, shifting routines, and the joyful unpredictability of adventures big and small. In the midst of that playful chaos, we’re invited to slow down and reconnect with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us. Creativity becomes a way to delight in the messiness, to notice unexpected beauty, and to celebrate how connection often shows up in surprising, imperfect, and wonderfully human ways.

Chaos

July’s Creativity Matters theme is “Chaos and Order.” Together, we’ll explore how creativity lives at the intersection of these forces, how chaos can spark new ideas, and how order can give them form. Creativity often begins with a messy swirl of thoughts, feelings, or inspiration, and through intention and structure, we shape that into something meaningful.

Project Options

We will have supplies for the following projects*, or you are welcome to bring your own:

Blind Date with Collage: Let the chaos inspire you as you create a collage by choosing images, materials, and words from your pre-selected collage kit, no planning needed!

Controlled Chaos Painting: Lean into the creative freedom of chaos by covering a canvas with spontaneous brushstrokes, drips, splatters, and layered textures. For contrast, mask off a section and add lines or other structured shapes to highlight the tension between chaos and order.

Order to Chaos Poetry: Start with a poem or another written work. Take it apart, rearrange it, tear it, scribble on it, paint over it, or add bold colors and images. Remake it in your own chaotic vision.

*During the summer months, we will not have Creativity Matters packets, but you can sign up to be part of the mailing list to start receiving them in the fall.

What is Creativity 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.

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2025-07-06 10:30 - 12:30
Take a Bow – Led by church member, Mary Testin

How did Albert Einstein name his own spiritual journey of wonder and reverence?

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2025-07-13 10:30 - 12:30
Longing for Homesickness – Presenter, Danika Monarski

Negative emotions such as homesickness and sorrow allow us to appreciate the beauty in having things precious enough to miss.

Taste of Soul [Matters]
2025-07-13 12:00 - 13:00
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, request the Soul Matters packet in advance of the meeting, 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.
