Please see below for upcoming event information. Zoom links can be found in the Weekly Announce email or by emailing office@uuithaca.org. Events are at the church located at 306 N. Aurora St unless otherwise noted.

Also, check out our Social Justice Events and our Religious Exploration Events (for children and youth).

Care Cafe
Sunday, October 4 and 18
12 pm in the UU Ithaca Library
Please join us for our drop in Care Cafes, a drop-in group for young adults and older. These meetings are facilitated by Emily Richards, Christine Kapral, and Rev. Janet Shortall and offer a space for rich and honest conversations that foster connection. Childcare available upon request, contact dre@uuithaca.org. Meets every other Sunday.

Volunteer Work Party
Our grounds need some care and attention before winter to tidy up and prevent leaks and floods! Join us Saturday October 10 from 10-noon. A few people willing to climb ladders to clear gutters will be especially welcome, but there will be tasks for all abilities. Contact Sara Catterall with any questions sara.catterall@gmail.com

Ministry Team Fair
Sunday, October 11
During coffee hour in the Parlor
Enjoy a cup of coffee and snacks while learning about the many and varying ways you can get involved here at UU Ithaca. We want to learn about you! What are you passionate about? What brings you joy? What are your gifts and talents? Explore our many teams and ministries and find out how volunteering can deepen your connection to this community. A complete list of Teams and Committees can be found on the UU Ithaca website along with a description of the group and the group leader. Group members can be found in Breeze under Tags. We are extremely grateful for all Team and Committee leaders and members! If you would like to join one of the Teams, email office@uutithaca.org.

Local Climate Change Impacts: Let’s Get Ready
Sunday, October 11 in the Annex
What Does Climate Change Have in Store for us in Tompkins County?  Come learn what the data says we will be experiencing, and think together about what we can do about it. Talk led by Jerry Sheng, Clean Energy Communities Coordinator at Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Elder Wisdom
Sunday, October 18
In the Sanctuary from 11:45 am-12:45 pm
Learn more about long-time member Barabra Shew, who will be interviewed by Loretta Heimbuch.

“Newcomers Inspired, Connected, and Engaged (NICE)
October 18, October 25, November 1 at 12 pm
Sophia Lyon Fahs room (top of stairs by the Buffalo St entrance)
Do you want to learn more about UUism as a newcomer or returning member looking for connection? Are you interested in discussing the history of UUism, questions about getting involved with UU Ithaca, and what it means to be a member? Newcomers Inspired, Connected, and Engaged (NICE) may be the place for you! Please RSVP by emailing membership@uuithaca.org. If you’re considering becoming a member, this is strongly encouraged as a step in the process. We hope to see you there.

October Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, October 21 at 6:30 pm
Meets in the Arch room and over Zoom
The Board usually meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are a hybrid format, currently taking place in the Arch room and through Zoom. All UU Ithaca members are invited to attend these meetings. Ten minutes are set aside at the beginning of the meeting for congregation feedback.

Women’s Circle
Monday, October 26 at 7 pm
Women’s Circle usually meets via Zoom on the 4th Monday of the month from 7-8:30 pm. All who identify as women are welcome. This is a drop-in group, so no need to sign up; just come. Anyone is welcome to bring a poem or a reading. For information or questions, contact office@uuithaca.org or 607-273-7521 ext. 21.

Pub Theology
Tuesday, October 27
6:30 pm, Liquid State Brewing, 620 West Green Street
Join us at Liquid State Brewing for an evening of good fellowship and conversation at our favorite local brewery (owned by UU Ithaca members!). We will gather at 6:30 pm and reflect together on our monthly theme of Courage. Non-beer and non-alcoholic drinks options available! 21 and over please. Bring your friends! Hope to see you there! Pub Theology takes place on the 4th
Tuesday of every month.