Category: News

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.

Soul Matters May 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).

Mays Soul Matters theme is Awakening Curiosity. Click here for the packet, which includes readings, spiritual exercises, … read more.

Soul Matters April 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).

April’s Soul Matters theme is Embracing Possibility. Click here for the packet, which includes readings, spiritual exercises, … 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.

Soul Matters – March 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).

March’s Soul Matters theme is Paying Attention. Click here for the packet, which includes readings, spiritual exercises, … 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.