First Universalist Unitarian Church of Wausau Podcast

Inappropriate Laughter Fan Club – The Rev. Brian Mason

In hospital waiting rooms. In the checkout line. In the back of the tent when you think no one can hear. Somewhere in us there’s a laugh we haven't let out — the one that says, sure, okay, more is coming. A sermon about Sarah's inappropriate laugh, and God’s endorsement of it.

Off By a Thread – On this Flower Communion Sunday, the Rev. Brian Mason preached, with Worship Associates Jes Zimmer, Director of Religious Education, and Kara Hall assisting. Music was provided by the church choir under the director of Margaret Jerz.

Today we celebrate Flower Communion, a beloved Unitarian Universalist tradition.  Each person brings a flower to create a shared bouquet – a symbol of the beauty and uniqueness each of us brings to our community.  Like the flowers, no two of us are the same, and each one adds something essential to the whole.

The Stories We Inherit, the Stories We Become — Jez Zimmer-Saltzman, Director of Religious Education and Aspirant for UU Ministry, preaching, with Worship Associate Karen Scharpf. Music by Music Director Margaret Jerz, with guests Molly and Jacob Roseman.

 

We’re shaped by the stories we grow up inside and by the ones that challenge us, unsettle us, or invite us to grow in new directions. In this sermon, we’ll explore what happens when we meet each other with certainty instead of curiosity, and how those moments can either close people off or open the door to a deeper sense of belonging. In a time when difference so often turns into division, we’re invited to consider what it means to stay in relationship across it and how we help shape the stories people carry with them.

Terms and Conditions – The Rev. Brian Mason preached, with Worship Associate Amy Place assisting. Music was provided by Music Director Margaret Jerz.

Pentecost is the oldest argument against the consumer model of faith: some things only come to those who gather.

Bridging Service — Jes Zimmer, Director of Religious Education, led the service, with the Rev. Brian Mason offering prayers and readings. Music was provided by Music Director Margaret Jerz, along with special musicians Ellie Mason, River McCarthy, and Christine Daniels. Rowen Saltzman served as Story Leader as the congregation celebrated graduates Margaret and Lucy.

We celebrate our graduating seniors and all those crossing important thresholds this season. Our young people offer reflections on their journeys, and we send them forward with our blessing.

 

Contact - The Rev. Brian Mason preached, with Worship Associate Sheryl Hemp assisting. The music was provided by Music Director Margaret Jerz, with guest musician Allycia Smith.

Not a concept. Not a theory. Some things can only be known when they knock you sideways. What happens when the sacred gets close?

Minus One — The Rev. Brian Mason preached, with Carl Drake as Worship Associate. Music was provided by the choir, directed by Margaret Jerz, with guest cellist Laurie Davis.

The Notes You Don't Play - The Rev. Brian Mason delivered the sermon, with Iain McIntosh as Worship Associate. The Church Choir, under the direction of Margaret Jerz provided the music for the annual Spring Sing. 

More to Come - The Rev. Brian Mason preached, with Worship Associate Jim Maas. Music was provided by Music Director Margaret Jerz.

I Believe – Church members Louis Pradt, Jay Coldwell, and Amy Place shared reflections on their beliefs. Sarah Thurs served as Worship Associate, and music was provided by Music Director Margaret Jerz.