First Unitarian Society of Ithaca events are held at 306 N. Aurora St unless otherwise specified. For more information, email office@uuithaca.org.

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Summer Pub Theology 

Wednesday, July 10, 6:00 pm 

Join us at Hopshire for an evening of good fellowship and conversation at one of our favorite local breweries. Non-beer and non-alcoholic drinks options available! Families and children are welcome. Bring your friends! Hope to see you there! Hopshire – 1771 Dryden Road, Freeville, NY 13068

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Care Cafe
Sundays, July 14, July 28, August 11
11 am – 12:30 pm in the FUSIT library

The Care Cafes provide an intimate, loving space for members to come together and share their thoughts and feelings, and their joys and sorrows as they navigate along their spiritual paths, both as individuals and as part of a community. The Care Cafes will be facilitated by Rev. Peaches Gillette and Christine Kapral, both professionals trained in counseling, pastoral care, and spiritual directions. Each gathering will focus on a loosely structured theme around spirituality, encouraging participants to freely explore all aspects of their spiritual journeys.

Please contact Christine or Rev. Peaches with any questions. 
Rev. Peaches Gilette assocdcl@uuithaca.org 
Christine Kapral christinekapral@yahoo.com

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Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30 pm

The Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month. The meeting takes place in the church parlor and through Zoom. All FUSIT members are invited to attend this meeting. Ten minutes are set aside at the beginning of the meeting for congregational feedback. 

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Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, July 29, from 9 am – 2 pm

The blood drive will be held in the church parlor.  Enter through the Garden Entrance (the double doors on Aurora Street between the church and the yellow Parish house).

Call 1-800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to make your appointment.

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Environmental Interest Circle (EIC)
August 7 at 7 pm, in the parlor and over Zoom

The Environmental Interest Circle meets monthly to discuss/exchange ideas and actions that further sustainable living for each one of us, for the FUSIT congregation, and for our congregation’s role in the greater community.

Religious Exploration Events for Children/Parents

Summer Family Gatherings
June 23rd, July 21st, and August 18th
Time and Location TBD
All families and children are welcome to meet up for a monthly summer gathering where parents can explore and discuss their spiritual journeys in community (and kids can play, perhaps with a shared hired babysitter).
Please contact office@uuithaca.org for more details. 

Summer Camp – Peace Village

August 19-23

Peace Village offers a week filled with a variety of engaging, hands-on activities with a focus on generosity, transformation, interconnectedness, compassion, and empathy.  Campers will engage in art, activities, and games for a healthy mind, body, and spirit.  Together we will explore both inner peace and how we spread peace in the world. More information and registration.

Summer Camp – Be the Change

August 26 – 30

Find out how you can Be the Change as we discover how our passion for justice can make a positive impact in the world. Join us for a week of inspiring growth and building community that encourages each camper to become a changemaker.  Be the light you want to shine in the world! More information and registration.