Our Sunday services are at 9 & 11am, unless otherwise noted.

Feb. 8 - Resilience Behind Bars with Cas Burr and music from the WBUUC Church Band

Feb. 15 - Bound Together with Rev. Jack Gaede and music from the WBUUC Choir

Feb. 22 - Remember Who We Are with Rev. Jessica Clay and music from the Gryphon Sax Quartet

Attend Worship on Zoom (9 & 11am):

Computer, tablet, or smartphone: http://bit.ly/wbuuc-sundays

Password: WBUUC328

By phone: +1 312 626 6799

Webinar ID: 743 728 311

Sundays, Feb. 8 & 22, 10:15am & 12:15pm

Meet in the Alcove

During this time of emergency, stress and uncertainty in Minnesota, we invite you to share your feelings and concerns, your stories and strategies with each other. Drop in after a church service on February 8th and/or February 22nd at 10:15 or 12:15 to debrief and commiserate.

*Sponsored by the Raising Racial Consciousness Workshops Planning Committee

Membership 1 Class

Sun. Feb. 8 | 12:30-2pm | In-person & on Zoom

In Membership 1, we strive to suss out and answer your questions, and Rev. Jack paints a picture of how our congregation fits into the broader Unitarian Universalist movement. He also provides a snapshot of UU history and UU theology. Snacks and childcare will be provided. Questions? Contact Rev. Jack

Register here: https://bit.ly/wbuuc-m1

Nested Bowls Ends Process Listening Sessions - Sign Up Now

February–March 2026
First Session is This Sunday, Feb. 8th

Over the months of February and March, we will hold our listening sessions to determine our church’s priorities for the next 5 years. These listening sessions are your opportunity to say what you want the church to do. If you have a vision for our justice work or a dream for our community, we need to hear it. We can’t build a vision for the future without you, so please sign up for a listening session today!

5:30 supper, followed by multi-age programming and events. Toddler & Nursery care provided.

Tonight's Menu:
Breakfast for Dinner - Egg Strata - turkey, mushroom, cheese (Vegan/GF version will be available), roasted veggies, rosemary potatoes, fresh fruit, Greek yogurt bar

Tonight's Programming:  Countering Climate Change presentation, Parent Circle, Choir Rehearsal, Kids Club, 4th-6th OWL

About the presentation: Learn about Minnesota’s bold climate actions and other renewable energy policies fundamental to the good news in countering climate change from speaker J. Drake Hamilton. J. Drake Hamilton, managing director for science policy at the nonprofit organization Fresh Energy, and one of Minnesota’s best-known experts in climate and energy policy at the state and national level.

A memorial service for beloved member Roger Upham will be held at WBUUC on Thursday, February 5 at 1pm, in-person and on Zoom. To attend on Zoom: https://bit.ly/roger-upham.

In the rising of the sun and in its going down, we will remember him. 

Take a walk through the church building and its history with longtime member Dick Ottman. Learn about our "expansions with intention" as Dick shares highlights from the 1994 and 2007 expansion projects.

Watch for more stories, fun facts, history and happenings as we celebrate our 70th year. Do you know some church history? Share it with us!

Music on Maple Presents: WBUUC Club Night

Sat. Feb. 14 | 7pm | Get Tickets

A perfect Valentine's Day Date Night! Dance the night away with your sweetie to the sweet music of the White Bear Big Band. All tickets are pay what you can (pwyc).

Explore more Music on Maple concerts: https://wbuuc.org/music-on-maple/

In response to the presence of ICE in the metro area and out of an abundance of caution, the front doors of the building will be locked – during business hours (Tue-Thu, 10am-4pm) as well as during evening programming and Sunday mornings. We are looking for volunteers to serve as Door Monitors for Wednesday Evenings, Sunday Mornings and special events.

Learn more and sign up to be a door monitor here

Questions? Contact Rev. Jack

Connection Circles Now Forming

Feeling overwhelmed by current events? Looking for an opportunity to connect with others on a deeper level? Sign up for a Connection Circle. Starting in February and running through April, these small groups will meet twice a month to foster connection and a sense of belonging while inviting participants to offer some deep sharing around some simple thought-engaging questions.

Learn more about Connection Circles:

www.wbuuc.org/connection-circles

Register here by February 5th:
https://bit.ly/cc-feb-apr-2026

Trauma Informed Yoga This Saturday at WBUUC

Sat Feb 7 | 9-11am | Free | Wheatley Room

Preregistration Required: https://wbuuc.breezechms.com/form/Yoga2726

Space is limited

Join Jackie Rae Daniels, certified trauma-informed yoga instructor, for healing yoga this Saturday. Using gentle movement, she helps reconnect with the body and regulate the nervous system. Her approach emphasizes awareness, coping tools, and empowerment in a supportive environment. Sponsored by WBUUC.


Learn more about Jackie and Your Road Yoga

Building Your Own Theology 
with Rev. Jessica Clay

Thu. Feb. 17 | 6-8pm | In-person & Zoom

WomenSpirit is focused on supporting individuals in exploring their spirituality in community with others and is open to all women.

For more info and to RSVP:

carol.marsyla@gmail.com. The Zoom link will be sent our the day before our circle.

Sing-a-Long

Thu. Feb. 19 | 11am-12:30pm

Join in a communal sing of campfire songs and other tunes. Attendees are encouraged to bring their “Rise Up Singing” group songbook. Plus, s’mores! Followed by lunch - $5

(cash, check or credit card)

Questions? Contact Amy Peterson

Programming for Children & Teens

9am & 11am Spiritual Growth Sunday Programming including our new Kids Club Program, Crossing Paths World Religions for 7th & 8th Grades, Coming of Age, Youth Group, and More

Register here: https://bit.ly/25-26RE

Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education Programs for 4th-6th Grades and 7th & 8th grades

Register here: https://bit.ly/25-26OWL

Questions? Contact Amy Peterson

If you have a pastoral care update or a request for tangible support, please email Rev. Jack directly (revjack@wbuuc.org) or fill out this form: https://wbuuc.breezechms.com/form/pastoralcare

We would be honored to name your joy or sorrow or life event during our Sunday morning meditation so that our community can know about your concern and hold it with you. As the Swedish proverb goes, “Shared joy is double joy; shared sorrow is half sorrow.” 

Meeting with Ministers

Rev. Jessica and Rev. Jack invite you to contact them directly with questions or to make an appointment for an in-person or Zoom meeting. We concentrate most of our appointments Tuesday - Thursday, but we can also make other times available as needed. 

Building Hours

Our building is open between the hours of 10am-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

If you need to get into the building on a Monday or Friday, please contact the office (office@wbuuc.org or 651-426-2369) to schedule that appointment.