First Universalist Unitarian Church of Wausau Podcast

September 12, 2021

This morning, we shared a service for all ages based around the classic hymn, “Peace Like a River.” What do you bring with you into this new church year? Peace? Tears? Strength? Love? A bit of them all? Everyone is invited to celebrate Water Communion and Ingathering, annual Unitarian Universalist traditions that honors beginnings and endings.

Order of Service  |  Program Notes  |  Livestreamed Service

September 5, 2021

This morning was our annual "Blessing of the Backpacks" celebration, honoring parents and students as they return to school! Service led by the Rev. Brian Mason and DRE Jes Zimmer.

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August 29, 2021

This Sunday, the Rev. Brian Mason preached "No Dominion."

August 22, 2021

This morning, guest speakers Eppie Gruling, Kay Gruling, MD, and Mary Robinson, with John Robinson and Elizabeth Robinson, shared "A Family's Journey Through Hospice."   

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July 11, 2021

“I Come from No Mean City— the Universalist Project in Wausau”
Held outdoors in the Cyrus Yawkey House Gardens

 
In celebration of the church's 151st year, the Rev. Brian Mason presents, from the garden of one of the church's most storied members, a short essay on the history of Universalism in Wausau that tells the story theologically, and from the perspective of church members as documented in newspapers, meetings records, sermons, and scrapbooks. 

Sunday, June 20, 2021

This morning, guest speaker Greg Venne led a service on Finding Civil Discourse & storytelling.   Throughout the service, the listeners had the opportunity to break into groups and share stories from their own lives, then come together again for exploring storytelling through song, led by Greg on guitar.  

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Sunday, June 13, 2021

This morning, guest speaker Richard Olson shared, "An Adventure to the Greek Agora," and was joined by special musical guests Ray Kraemer and Louis Pradt. 

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Sunday, June 6, 2021

At the beginning of summer, in UU churches throughout the world, Flower Communion is celebrated. Flower Communion is an annual ritual that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. Together we will bless the flowers, our year together, and many more to come. Special music from Margaret Jerz, the UU Wausau Adult Choir, and Louis Pradt.
 

Today's Order of Service   |    Program Notes   |   Service Video

May 30, 2021

This morning, the Reverend Brian Mason preached "Called to Courage," with special music from Margaret Jerz; Wendy Galbraith was our song leader.

Today's Order of Service.

A video of today's service is available to watch here.

May 9, 2021

This Mother’s Day Sunday, the Reverend Brian Mason preached “Foremothers of Faith,” with special guest musicians Jacob and Molly Roseman.

May 9th was our first livestreamed service, which was streamed to YouTube.

Video of today’s service  |  Order of Service  |  Notes from the Music Department