Author: Michelle

Summer Services 2026

Sundays, June 21, 2026 – September 6, 2026
9:30 am in the parlor
Childcare provided 

The summer services team is pleased to have put together informative talks, inspiring music, and friendly discussions on a variety of subjects pertinent to the principles and values of UUism. Coffee and tea will … read more.

Name Change!

At the Annual Meeting held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 the congregation voted to change our name from the First Unitarian Society of Ithaca to the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Ithaca. We will be working on the paperwork to make this change official and … read more.

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.