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Explore your spirit at the First Unitarian Society of Ithaca. Services are held in person Sundays at 10:30 am at the corner of Aurora St. and Buffalo St. (306 N. Aurora Street). Join us after service at Coffee Hour for a time of connection. Sunday Services are also Live Streamed on our YouTube Channel. Services feature inspiring words, music, and stories exploring themes in a multigenerational context. We offer Religious Exploration programming for our children and youth three Sundays a month. On Sundays that do not have RE programming, we hold an interactive, multigenerational service in the sanctuary. We are excited to welcome you! Visit our Upcoming Worship Page for details.

Soul Matters – January 2026 January 2, 2026
At First Unitarian Society of Ithaca worship services and Small Groups are based on a monthly theme from The Soul Matters Sharing Circle LLC (a network of Unitarian Universalist congregations). January’s Soul Matters theme is Practicing Resistance. Click here for the packet, which includes readings, spiritual exercises, and discussion questions for you to consider.
Community Candlelight Christmas Service December 17, 2025
We continue our Christmas tradition of a holiday worship service for everyone in the Ithaca community at Sage Chapel on Cornell’s campus. A Christmas celebration with music, story, and candlelight, where we explore ancient tales of miracles followed by hardship and perseverance that can inspire hope within us all. Music by the UU Choir Parking Info: Attendees can ...
Winter Solstice and Yule Celebration December 3, 2025
Sunday, December 215:30 pm, FUSIT Annex (208 E. Buffalo St)Please join us for a celebration of the longest night and the return of the sun with ritual, light, and song. All who attend will be offered the opportunity to participate and everyone is invited to bring an LED candle if you have one. All ages ...