UU Wausau

New Member Class
2024-06-23 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
Welcome to the First UU Church of Wausau

Are you new to First UU of Wausau? Welcome! Would you be interested in learning more about us and becoming a member? Join us for a new member class on Sunday, June 23rd, right after the church service in Yawkey hall. Reverend Brian Mason will be speaking and a nice brunch will be provided.

If you’re interested, email our Membership Coordinator at Carolyne@uuwausau.org. All are welcome!

Sunday Worship And Glorified Coffee Hour
2024-06-23 10:30 - 12:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Curiosity Over Comfort

Join us this Sunday as we explore how welcoming both life’s joys and challenges leads to a more passionate existence.

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
2024-06-23 10:30 - 11:30
This Summer, running June 16 – August 18, 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: Mini Golf

August 18: Bubbles

Summer Religious Education
2024-06-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-06-16 10:30 - 11:30
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
2024-06-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-06-13 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-06-06 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.

The Noon Swoon
2024-06-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-05 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
2024-06-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-05 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
2024-06-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-06-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-06-04 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
2024-06-18 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.

Women’s AA Meeting
2024-06-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-10 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
2024-06-16 10:30 - 12:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
The Gentle Pace of Love: Walking in Harmony with God’s Timing

In the timeless words of Master Splinter, “Patience is a virtue.” While this lesson was directed at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, it applies to us all. Join us this Sunday as we explore how God’s love moves gently and patiently, inviting us to align our lives with a more graceful rhythm.

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
2024-06-16 10:30 - 11:30
This Summer, running June 16 – August 18, our Sunday morning 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: Theme TBD

August 11: Obstacle Course

August 18: Mini Golf

Women's Early Risers
2024-06-15 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

Social Justice Committee
2024-06-12 18:00 - 19:30

Creativity Matters • Renewal
2024-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
What if “time away” isn’t about restoring yourself in order to return to work, but rather making space to decide if it’s time to re-imagine what your “true work” really is?
June 2024 Soul Matters Small Group Packet

June’s Creativity Matters theme is “renewal.” At this meetup, we will explore how art and creativity are connected to spiritual renewal and the power of finding rest in our everyday lives.

Before the session, spend some time with our reflection questions:

Have you ever had to renew your love of creating art? Who or what supported that renewal?

If someone asked you how creativity is connected to spiritual renewal, what would you say?

The renewing power of rest is essential in our day-to-day lives. How is rest related to your creative life?

Projects of the Month

We will have supplies for Project Options A, D, and E from the monthly Creativity Matters packet*

Less & More Collage

Junk Art

Circle Drawings

*Don’t have a copy of this month’s Creativity Matters guide? Sign up to be part of the mailing list or reach out to our Director of Religious Education for a copy!

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.

Creativity Matters
2024-06-11 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.

Flower Communion
2024-06-09 10:30 - 12:00 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Experience the beauty of Flower Communion. Each congregant brings a flower, often from their garden, for a communal vase. The resulting bouquet is a vibrant testament to the rich tapestry of our congregation, reminding us that just as every flower contributes to the bouquet’s beauty, each one of us enriches our community with our presence and contributions.

Join us for this meaningful communion that celebrates the diversity and interconnectedness of our community.

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 & Slow Stitch Collage | Summer Art Hangout
2024-06-08 09:00 - 12:00
Slow stitch fabric collage — or the art of selecting, arranging, and combining diverse elements into harmonious chaos — is an overlooked meditative and spiritual practice.

Join us for a slow morning of casual Coffee & Slow Stitch Fabric Collage on Saturday, June 8th, 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!

Suggested items include:

Fabric scraps

Embroidery thread

Sewing needles

Photographs

Beads & buttons

Cloth placemats

Retired wool clothing

Safety pins

Yarn

Lace

Doilies

Felt

Old scarves

Tea towels

Retired jeans

Nature finds

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!

(Private) Soul Matters Group
2024-06-06 16:30 - 20:30
Monthly on the fourth Thursday, until Jun 30, 2024

Wausau Bird Club · Public Meeting
2024-06-03 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.
