Get Involved

Our ministry together depends on our volunteers who share their gifts of time and talent with the First Universalist Unitarian of Wausau community. There are lots of unique ways to volunteer and get involved.

Ways To Volunteer

ACTIVE MINISTRY

Volunteering Opportunities

First Universalist Unitarian of Wausau relies upon energetic, committed, visionary Unitarian Universalists to volunteer and serve on committees and boards that work with the staff to carry out the church’s mission and vision.

Volunteers lend their hands and hearts in service to the UU Wausau community. Many positions need to be filled every week, and there are also opportunities for as-needed volunteering at special events and annual gatherings.

We are eager to draw volunteers from the rich diversity of our movement: diversity of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and identity, age, geography, skills, and vocation.

If volunteering interests you, we want to hear from you! Please call (715) 842-3697 or email the Church Administrator to discuss what most interests you and to complete a Volunteer Application.

*As part of the standard process, all applications must be vetted through the Ministries and Faith Development office.

Volunteer Opportunities – first UU Church of Wausau
  • Woman volunteering at a community super, mixing a bowl as part of dinner prep.
  • Child holding crayons.

OFFICE HOURS

Get In Touch

Our church offices are staffed Monday through Thursday, 9 AM—2:30 PM; the Minister and individual staff members have varying hours. Please call 715-842-3697 with volunteering questions, to schedule an appointment, or connect with a team member on Sunday after service. We want to hear from you!

ACTIVE MINISTRY

Ways To Get Involved

Here are a few ways we can come together to volunteer, live our values, and serve our community:

Congregational Committees

The following Congregational Committees help support our church’s vision and mission:

Caring Committee

The Caring Committee fulfills requests for short-term assistance to those needing help because of an illness or loss. We also help with memorial services, send cards/flowers to anyone experiencing a family illness or loss, and celebrate our older members’ milestone birthdays.

Memorial service agreement Please complete the memorial service agreement if you are a volunteer.

Committee Contact
Sara Eberlein, Chair
caring@uuwausau.org

Learn More

Social Justice

Social Justice educates the congregation about service opportunities locally and nationally, with special attention to social, racial, and environmental justice initiatives.

Committee Contact
Nancy Stencil, Chair
socialjustice@uuwausau.org

Our Active Ministry

Property Committee

Property Committee assists the staff with the upkeep of the church’s historic building and grounds that occupies a place on the official list of the National Register of Historic Places in the US.

Committee Contacts
Tim Peterson & Judy Bier, Co-Chairs
property@uuwausau.org

Green Burial Committee

The Green Burial Committee is in the process of establishing one of—if not—the first Green Burial sites in northern Wisconsin. The burial site will provide environmentally sustainable burial options in a pastoral setting.

Committee Contact
Randy Jefferson, Chair
greenburial@uuwausau.org

Endowment Committee

The Endowment Committee assists the congregation with Planned Giving, which enables the church’s friends and members to make a gift beyond their expectations while also gaining tax advantages and other benefits. Options of legacy gifts include Estate Gifts, Beneficiary Designations, Corporate Matching Gifts, and Stocks and Securities.

Committee Contact
Tom Eberlein, Chair
endowment@uuwausau.org

Legacy Giving

Stewardship Committee

The Stewardship Committee directs the annual campaigns that fundraise for the church’s day-to-day operations. These monies are used to cover expenses ranging from staffing to programming to utilities and community involvement.

Committee Contact
Board of Trustees
board@uuwausau.org

Current Campaign

Additional Ways To Get Involved

The following helps support our church’s vision and mission:

Volunteer

Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Meals for homebound
  • Rides to church
  • Home visits
  • Hospital visits
  • Cook/serve community suppers (monthly)
  • Property/grounds

Sunday Worship Support

Each Sunday, we are grateful for congregants who volunteer to help as:

  • Worship associates
  • Religious education teachers
  • Childcare providers

Board of Trustees

The congregation of First Universalist Unitarian Church of Wausau elects a Board of Trustees to function as our governing body each year. Learn more about these vital leadership positions.

Church Governance

Financial Support

Giving of ourselves and modeling generosity to the next generation are key spiritual practices and real ways to be the change we’d like to see in the world.

Ways To Give

FEATURED COMMITTEES

Meaningful Ministry

We are always looking for additional support. You can help with this essential and meaningful ministry in two different ways:

  1. Become a member of a committee.
  2. Sign up to provide services on an as-needed basis.
  3. Volunteer with one of our many community ministry partners.

Unitarian universalism

A Living Faith

Whether in community with others or as an individual, active, tangible expressions of love, justice, and peace are what make a difference. Seven days a week, Unitarian Universalists try to live their faith by doing.

We create change: in ourselves, in the world. These are the ways we do it: