Website: uucw.org | Email: uucw@uucw.org | 262-782-3535

Worship with us in person at 13001 W. North Ave., Brookfield, WI 53005

or online at uucw.org/livestream

The Rev. Julie Stoneberg

On this day when Sunday and Christmas Eve unite, we again encounter the age-old story, always as if for the first time. It's God incarnate; but just how is it that the holy enters our human lives? In the presence of music and candlelight, let us simply bask in the mystery.

The Multi-generational Christmas Choir will sing for the 10 am service while Mezzo-soprano Brennan Martinez will be the guest soloist at the 4 pm service.

Winter Solstice Service

TONIGHT, December 21st at 7 pm

In-person or online

uucw.org/livestream

We honor the moment when the night is longest here in the northern hemisphere with darkness, drumming, stories, and a powerful earth-based ritual to “call for the sun’s return.” Bring your drums and shakers. Children who can enjoy a dramatic, hour-long worship experience are welcome to attend with their parents or guardians. Through ritual, storytelling, and reflection, our Earth Spirit worship services help us tune in to the seasons of the earth.

USHERS AND GREETERS ARE NEEDED for the Solstice and Christmas Eve services. Sign up below!

Join the Holiday Welcome Team!

You can bring joy to folks just by making and serving coffee! COFFEE SIGN-UP

You can help make our church a welcoming place. GREETER SIGN-UP

Ushers are a core element of our in-person worship. USHER SIGN-UP

Greet and answer questions for our visitors. NEWCOMER TABLE SIGN-UP

Gerre Jarecki

January 8, 1934 - November 6, 2023

Please join us as we honor the memory of Gerre, mother of UUCW member Jeanne Jarecki.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 8th (Gerre's Birthday) at 5 pm at Unitarian Universalist Church-West. A reception will be held immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lutheran Home Foundation Memory Care.

Volunteers are needed to bring food for the visitation, greet guests, and help assist in clean up after the service.

A Holiday Letter from Rev. Julie  

Let’s take a huge sigh together. Ahhh…the holidays.  

It’s my 2nd winter holiday season with you, and as my time here begins to wane, I can’t help by wax nostalgic.

Survey Results Now Available

As you probably know, the Ministerial Search Team has spent the past several months putting together a congregational record to help prospective ministers better understand our congregation.

We invited you to give us your opinion by taking the congregational survey and by attending numerous cottage meetings and focus groups. 

As part of our efforts for transparency, summaries of our findings now are available. We hope you find the results as interesting as we did!

Campus Team Now Forming

Over the past year, UUCW has been working to restructure the Campus Team. With the Board's recent approval of the new structure, it is time to gather a team of people who would like to be part of this essential team. Team members will work with Vicki Banville, Church Administrator, to acquire quotes from businesses, monitor general annual maintenance, coordinate project volunteers, and ensure the upkeep of the building and grounds.

If you want to join this essential team, please contact Vicki Banville.

Join us for the next set

of Orientation sessions.

Newcomers and long-time visitors are invited to join Rev. Julie, Dave Cicero, and Membership team members for a

Two-part UU Orientation Class

Saturdays, Jan. 20th and 27th

9:30 am - 12 noon

For more information, contact Anne Deahl or Larry Hawley Start your unique UU journey! 

If you or someone you know needs Pastoral Care, contact Rev. Julie or the Lay Pastoral Care Team.

Enter your Joy or Concern with the link below and choose whether you'd like them shared in the e-news or shared privately with Rev. Julie.

Forever in our Hearts Prayer Vigil

Sponsored by MICAH

Thursday, December 28 at 5:30 pm

Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church

2412 N. 6th Street, Milwaukee

with Pastor Raymond C. Monk



Join us in unity and solidarity as we create a space for reflection and connection in this meaningful gathering. Light a candle to illuminate the evening, offer a prayer, connect with fellow community members, and embrace the transformative power of collective healing.

Contact Joyce Cable if you are interested in carpooling.

The January 7th Donation Rotation Features Games, Puzzles and Crafts!

Keep busy this winter — refresh your selection of games, puzzles, videos, crafting/hobby items, sewing/knitting notions and materials with Earth Ministry’s next Donation Rotation.

Before the service, bring your items to the Community Room. After service, browse and find treasures. Everything is free and you don’t need to bring an item to take one. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Ginter.

UUCW Supports the

Kinship Community Food Center

for December

Kinship Community Center engages volunteers and community residents to end hunger, isolation, and poverty.

The UU Circle at Harwood Place

December 28 at 10:30 am

Orchard Room (near dining rm) 

8220 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa

You are invited to join fellow UUs at their monthly gathering for worship, community, and discussion at Harwood Place Retirement Community.

Our theme for this gathering is "New Year Goals." Please RSVP to Nancy Spancy.

The Wednesday Night Book Group Announces 2024 Reading List

Join the group on the second Wednesday of every month. The next meeting is on Wednesday, January 10

at 7 pm via Zoom when they discuss "My Son Wears Heels - One Mom's Journey from Clueless to Kickass" by Julie Tarney.

New and potential group members are always welcome to join every meeting. Contact Patti Ulwelling for Zoom link.

Mysteries of the Dark Side

How does evil exist if God is love? Why is the universe so unfair? Humans have pondered this for millennia, but now we UUs have all the answers.-- Just Kidding!

All are welcome to join us for Topics in Liberal Christian Thought to be held at UUCW on Thursday, January 18 at 10:30 am in Room UL5 as we look at the Mysteries of the Dark Side.

Peer Caregiver Support Group

Tuesday, December 26th at 1 pm

The Peer Caregiver Support Group provides a safe space for caregivers to share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs with others.

The group is scheduled for the 4th Tuesday, Dec 26 at 1 pm, and will be held if there is interest, given holiday proximity. Our lead-off focus is 'How our UU values and principles aid in our peer caregiver support." Contact Mary Ross or Susan Swearingen to RSVP. The next regularly scheduled meeting is the 2nd Tuesday, January 9th.

Gr. 7-9 OWL - Our Whole Lives Starts Soon

Space is still available for friends and neighbors of UU families to be part of this truth- and values-based class on human sexuality. Led by trained UUCW (Brookfield) and LCUUC (Hartland) facilitators at United UU (Waukesha).

Important dates:

Sun., Jan. 14, 1:30-3:30 pm – Parent Orientation

Sat., Feb. 3, 6-10 pm – Student “Take-off” with games & pizza

Sun., Feb. 11 - May 5 (5:30-8 pm) – Weekly workshops

CommUUnity Connections provides a helping hand to support members of the church community in times of need.

Nora Vrakas is the CommUUnity Connections coordinator for December.

Beyond UU Church West

Click below for community events and resources from outside our church that align with our UU values and may be of interest to members and friends.

The holiday season is a time to spread joy, love, and laughter. Nothing quite captures the spirit of the season like a White Elephant and Silly Sock exchange. These events are always a hit with groups of all ages, but especially with young adults like our YRUU group.

The UUCW Writing Circle

Worship Leader: Deb Stevens

It is said that love has the power to set us free. As we enter 2024, several UUCWers will reflect on when or where they have encountered love as a liberating force. 

Our theme for January is "The Gift of Liberating Love."

Inspiring music by Jenny Horvath.