UU Wausau

Youth Religious Education
2026-05-03 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Youth Group – Value Quest: Exploring What Matters Most

This year, our youth will explore the values they chose as the most important to them – Adventure, Honesty, Play & Humor, Fun, Conscience & Integrity, Generosity, Forgiveness, Kindness & Respect, Creativity, Learning & Growing, Family & Connections, Peace, Friendship, and Fairness & Equity.Together, they’ll dive into big questions: How can I make time for play and humor in my life? How can I live in a way that reflects my deepest values? What does it mean to live generously? How do you begin again in love? And through conversation, service, games, and shared experiences, they’ll discover how to carry these values with them as they move into adulthood.

Reach out to our Director of Religious Education to find out the theme for any particular week and learn how your youth can jump in and be part of the fun.

Children's Religious Education
2026-05-03 10:30 - 11:30
Sacred Words: A UU Kids’ Guide to Big Ideas

This year in Children’s RE, we’ll embark on a playful, thoughtful journey through some of life’s most meaningful ideas – Community, Spirit, Justice, Love, and Compassion. We’ll wonder together about the Sacred and the Values we hold dear, explore the beauty of Awe, Mystery, and Hope, and talk about what Forgiveness, Mercy, Generosity, and Freedom can look like in our lives. We’ll learn about Pluralism, Equity, and Truth, reflect on God(dess), and discover how Covenant, Reverence, Interdependence, and Transformation connect us to each other and the wider world. Through our play-based model, stories, games, art, and community-building, we’ll nurture curiosity, empathy, and the joy of growing together.

New children are always welcome. You can reach out to our Director of Religious Education to learn about the theme for any particular week and find out how to join in. Come explore, create, and wonder alongside us!

Sunday Worship
2026-05-03 10:30 - 12:00 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
I Knew Them Before They Were Big – The Rev. Brian Mason, preaching

From a living room to a landmark — this congregation has been showing up before anyone was watching. For love, for forgiveness, for salvation, for rest, for gossip. Welcome to the church.

Join us as we welcome the newest members of the congregation. And be sure to stick around after for a catered brunch to celebrate everyone’s generosity with the stewardship campaign.

Don’t miss out! Our stewardship brunch and stained glass windows “behind the scenes” tour are both happening after the service today.

Stewardship Brunch
2026-05-03 11:30 - 12:30
Greetings from your Stewardship Colleagues! We are more than halfway to our goal of $345,000 in pledges for 2026. For those as yet not committed to supporting our mission, we ask that you join our efforts and help us reaching our goal. As a special reward, we will be providing you with a catered brunch on May 3 after service. We hope we can achieve our financial goal so the church can continue to offer so many important services and programs for the rest of the year! Fill out those pledge forms and return them to the church office right away.

Thanks as always. We’re counting on you!

Stained Glass Windows - Public Meeting
2026-05-03 11:30 - 12:30
Our Stained Glass Windows Need Us. The Time to Act Is Now.An Invitation from the Window Restoration Committee

After 111 years, the two great stained glass windows in our sanctuary are in serious need of restoration.The Nativity window at the front frosts over in winter. In places, it is held together by tape. On a cold morning, you can feel the wind coming through it. The Three Wise Men window at the rear is hot to the touch on an April morning, slowly caving in under its own weight. Many of the small panes are cracking under the pressure.

From the pews, they are still beautiful. But there is nothing like standing right in front of them, running your fingers over the glass, and feeling the damage for yourself. That is the moment it becomes real.

The Window Restoration Committee invites you to do exactly that. We meet every other Sunday immediately following the service and coffee hour, and we welcome you to drop in for a behind-the-scenes tour. Touch the glass. See the cracks up close. Be part of what comes next. Our next meeting is Sunday, May 3. Brochures are available at the front desk.We can do this together.

Contact Courtney Olson at colson1987@gmail.com with any questions.

Window Restoration Committee: Kara Hall, Lila Hobson, Rev. Brian Mason, Courtney Olson, Jerry Phelan, Amy Place, Liz Rossiter, Sarah Thurs

Women’s AA Meeting
2026-05-04 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.

Creativity Matters
2026-05-05 18:30 - 20:30 | UU Wausau, 504 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Awakening Curiosity

May’s Creativity Matters theme is Awakening Curiosity, and invites us to follow our curiosity wherever it leads in our creative process, letting questions, wonder, and unexpected interests guide what we notice and make. Through art, we’ll explore new connections, try new approaches, and discover what emerges when curiosity is our starting point.

Project Options

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

Curiosity Collage: inspired by the packet’s Cabinet of Curiosity activity, this activity invites us to create a visual collection of small, intriguing objects and images arranged as if in a personal mini-museum.

Getting Curious with Cards: Make art inspired by tarot or oracle cards, following your curiosity wherever it leads. You might pull a card, then use its imagery, symbols, or mood for inspiration in your art. Or skip the deck entirely and let curiosity guide you in creating your own original card from scratch.

Beginner’s Mind Art: Create a series of artworks based on something ordinary or familiar, approaching it with a “beginner’s mind.” Choose a simple subject and make multiple variations of it over time, changing at least one small element each time.

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.

Qi Gong · Free Class
2026-05-05 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
2026-05-06 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 🎵
2026-05-06 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 Tenor & Bass and Alto Sectionals have additional practices, such as this one!

For additional information to participate, contact Music Director Margaret Jerz or call the church office at (715) 842-3697.

The Noon Swoon (New Yorker magazine)
2026-05-06 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 🎵
2026-05-06 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.or call the church office at (715) 842-3697.

Choir Practice · Tenor and Bass Sectionals 🎵
2026-05-07 15:00 - 16:00

Tai Chi · Free Class
2026-05-07 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.
