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First Unitarian Society of Ithaca services are held in person Sundays at 10:30 am. We are located at the corner of Aurora St. and Buffalo St (306 N. Aurora Street). The church does not have a parking lot, but there is free parking on the nearby city streets on Sundays and the Town of Ithaca allows us to use their lot on Sundays (on Buffalo Street, directly across from the church).

Sunday Services are also Live Streamed from the sanctuary on our YouTube Channel. If you are unable to attend in person, we would love for you to join us virtually! Just click on the link above each Sunday at 10:30 am (or you can watch it later at your convenience).Our services feature inspiring words, music, and stories exploring themes in a multigenerational context. We are excited to welcome you! Information about upcoming services is listed below. View Past Services.

Join us after service at Coffee Hour in the church parlor for a time of connection.

Hearing Loop: The sanctuary has a Hearing Loop System which is an ADA approved technology that transmits sound wirelessly directly to hearing aids. If you wear hearing aids and your T-coil is activated, you can pick up the signal from the sound system (if you have hearing aids, but your T-coil is not activated, please speak with your audiologist). There are also sound amplifying headphones (available on the credenza in the Parlor or from one of the ushers) if you do not have hearing aids, but could benefit from amplified sound.

Sunday, October 26, “More Than You Know”
Rev. Dr. Sophia Betancourt and Rev. Dr. Adam Robersmith
As just two of the clergy and religious leaders to have come out of FUSIT, we are returning to you-our home congregation-to remind you with gratitude and joy that you are more impactful, more connected, than you know! Service followed by our Bagel Bash in the parlor at 11:30 am.
Music by worship leaders

Sunday, November 2
Service of Remembrance
Emily Richards, CRE
As we move into the dark half of the year, we enter a sacred time when many traditions pause to honor their ancestors and beloved dead. As the veil between worlds grows thin and the presence of the spirits is felt more closely let us gather in the deep stillness, giving thanks for those who came before and
for the love that we carry still.
Music by Laura Ramos

Sunday, November 9
“The Blessing That Carries Us”
Rev. Janet Shortall
In a time of turmoil and fatigue, what sustains our spirits and renews our strength for action? This service explores gratitude and blessing as deep sources of resilience and courage, drawing on stories of surprising compassion and the power of blessing to carry us forward when hope feels fragile.
Music by UU Choir

Sunday, November 16
“Cultivating Gratitude”
Rev. Peaches Gillette
Is gratitude what we cultivate, or is it character—the capacity to recognize and appreciate goodness, beauty, and gain even within a world suffused with hardships? Gratitude comes naturally to everyone.
Learning to hold onto it is where the challenge begins.
Music by VOICES Chorus

Sunday, November 23
“Gather in Thanks”
Emily Richards, CRE
Let us come together in gratitude for the season and this community, taking part in the nourishment of our annual Cider and Cornbread Communion. Join us for a service that will engage all ages, filled with story, song, and connection. Please stay for our chili and cornbread lunch to follow.
Music by Ithaca Children’s Youth Chorus

Sunday, November 30
“Lessons I learned as a South African diplomat in Palestine”
Sue Mann
Fresh from post-apartheid South Africa, Sue was a young diplomat (and later acting head of mission) in Palestine from 1997-2001. 30 years later she reflects on the enduring lessons of that time.
Music by Jayne Demakos