Author: Michelle

Congregational Conversation 


Sunday, May 17 at Noon in the Annex

Members of the Board of Trustees and the Treasurer invite you to join a Congregational Conversation. We will present the proposed 2026–2027 budget along with proposed amendments to our Constitution and Bylaws. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and engaging in … read more.

Summer Camp Registration Open!

Camp Aurora is a week-long summer day camp in the heart of Downtown Ithaca for kids ages 4-10 that is centered on community, connection, and engagement. Camp is offered August 17 – 21 and August 24-28. Daily, 9am-3pm Camp costs $325 per child per … read more.

Annual Meeting

Wednesday, May 27 
Pizza at 5:30 pm in the Parlor
Meeting at 6 pm in the sanctuary
Have your voice heard. Members are invited to join us to vote on the 26-27 budget, vote on board and Nominating Committee members and more. In order to vote at the annual … read more.

From Rev. Peaches

“An important conversation with co-host Peaches Gillette and Todd Saddler who are both facing cancer. Todd was diagnosed years ago, while Rev. Gillette was recently diagnosed.”

I wanted to begin this conversation on air as I navigate and process all that comes with a cancer diagnosis. I open … read more.

Braver Angels Workshop: Skills for Disagreeing Better

Sunday, April 12 at Noon in the Annex
The Skills for Disagreeing Better workshop helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically, develop skills for communicating across differences, and find a common ground.
Develop an understanding of the values and concerns of … read more.

The Year to Save the Earth


A Multimedia, Music, and Visual Experience by Composer Jim Scott
Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 pm 

 Mixing powerful songs and striking projected images, “The Year to Save the Earth” takes us from grieving to celebration to sustain life on our planetary home. Jim’s lyrical melodies and … read more.

Pledge Campaign Off to Great Start!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all our early pledgers! How much we pledge this spring determines how much First Unitarian will be able to do in 2026-27, and we want to do a lot:

Inspiring services
Religious exploration for children and adults
Social justice
Fellowship
Music
Fun
Care for those who need … read more.

Supporting Immigrants in Our Community

Sunday, February 15 at noon in the Annex
Mary Jo Dudley, project director of Migrant Advocacy and Support, will lead a discussion about immigrants in our community — what motivates them to migrate, what roles they play in our communities, and how they contribute to the economy. … read more.