Upcoming 2024 Events
Please see below for a list of November 2024 events at the 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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Holiday Decorating Party
Sunday, December 1 from 11:30 am – 1 pm
FUSIT Parlor
It’s time to deck the halls for the holidays! Please lend a hand during Coffee Hour after the service to bring some light and festivity to our spaces. Decorations both provided and welcomed.
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Beacon on Aurora
An Evening with The Rough and Tumble
Sunday, December 8
Doors open at 6:30 pm, concert begins at 7 pm
The Rough & Tumble, a dynamic duo comprised of Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler, have been captivating audiences with their unique blend of dumpster-folk and thrift store-Americana for over a decade. The Pennsylvania-born Graham and Central California’s Tyler have a knack for weaving together elements of joy, sorrow, comedy, and drama in their music, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats. In May 2023, the band released Only This Far, a 12-song collection drawing from the highs and lows of their lived experiences over all those years. The songs are a symphony of raw, unbridled emotion, weaving together tales of love, loss, and longing with a deft touch that could only be crafted by these two songwriters who have quite literally lived on the road for the better part of a decade. It’s a true testament to the band’s unwavering dedication to their craft.
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Care Cafe
Sunday, December 8 and 22
12:15 – 1:45 pm, FUSIT Library
Rev. Peaches Gillette and Christine Kapral invite you to the Care Cafe. During our time in the ‘cafe’, we openly express our thoughts, reaching into ourselves and deeply touching upon and sharing what it means to be fully human in a complicated world. 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. Past groups have been excellent and enriching, as the flow of participants from week to week has created perfect cross currents of relationships, broadening and securing FUSIT’s sense of community. Time together in the Care Cafe allows many of us to meet and know one another more intimately.
Rev. Peaches Gillette pgfreedom09@gmail.com
Christine Kapral christinekapral@yahoo.com
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December Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, December 17 at 6:30 pm
Board meetings are a hybrid format, taking place in the Parlor and through Zoom. All FUSIT members are invited to attend these meetings. Ten minutes are set aside at the beginning of the meeting for congregation feedback. Please join us!
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Winter Solstice and Yule Celebration
Thursday, December 21 at 5:30 pm
RoseBarb Farm
Please join us for a celebration of the longest night and the return of the sun with ritual, light, and song. Dress warmly and bring an LED candle if you have one. All ages welcome. 108 Landon Road (off Rt. 79 South) in Ithaca.
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Community Candlelight Christmas Service
Sage Chapel on the Cornell campus
Monday, December 23 at 5 pm and 7:30 pm
The 75-voice choir will be singing at both services, including soloists Tracy Robertson, Travis Knapp, and Elisa Keeler. Erica Howard will be playing oboe before the 5pm service and the Shuhan family will be playing for the 7:30pm service. Strings for Silent night will include Tim Ball and Josephine Jenkins-Ortolano at 5pm and Roberta Crawford at 7:30pm. The Cornell Chimes will be ringing after both services.
Religious Exploration Events for Children/Parents
Religious Exploration Schedule for December
December 1 – Classroom Sunday
December 8 – Classroom Sunday
December 15 – Creative Sunday – Holiday Party
December 22 – Multigenerational Service – No Rehearsal Holiday Pageant
December 29 – Multigenerational Service, Nursery is closed.
Religious Exploration Events for December
Music for Little People
Wednesday, December 4 and 18
10 – 10:45 am, Arch Room
Share in the joy of music in this class which is free and open to the public. Children 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome to meet us in the Arch Room each month. Sing, play, dance, explore instruments, and connect through music.
Small Group Ministry for Parents – Childcare Provided
Sunday, December 15
12 – 1 pm, FUSIT Library
A Small Group Ministry for individuals who are actively parenting. The group will follow the Soul Matters themes with a focus on how they are related to the journey and experience of being a parent. Gatherings will take place monthly on the third Sunday of the month from 12pm-1pm, with childcare available. We invite you to join us for an opportunity for fellowship and community within our larger First UU community, in a safe, confidential and nurturing environment.
Holiday Cookie Decorating
Sunday, December 22
11:30 am-12:30 pm, FUSIT Parlor
The holiday season is upon us and that means baking and sweet treats! All are welcome to stay after our annual No Rehearsal Holiday pageant for holiday cookie decorating. Bakers needed to provide cookies and icing, gluten free, vegan, and allergen friendly varieties appreciated.
Holiday Cookie Decorating Sign Up