First Unitarian Universalist 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 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.

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.

View Past Services

Sunday, September 27
From Beginning to Becoming
Rev. Janet Shortall
Beginnings often arrive with hope, possibility, and a sense of the new. But what happens after we begin? Becoming asks something more of us: patience, courage, attention, and a willingness to be changed along the way. This Sunday, we’ll
explore the space between who we have been and who we are becoming—and consider how our choices, our
communities, and our deepest commitments help shape what comes next.
Music by UU Ithaca Choir

Sunday, October 4
“Facing What Comes Next”
Emily Richards M. Div
How do we find the courage to face the unknown in the midst of instability and uncertainty? How do we keep hope alive when we live in times such as these? Fear is a tool used to divide us, but together we can face whatever comes next.
Music by Emily Richards and Laura Ramos

Sunday, October 11
“Community is the Antidote”
Emily Richards M. Div
Rev. Carrie Holley-Hurt said “community is the antidote.” What does community mean to you and what are your hopes for the future of this congregation? Have you ever wondered about connection circles and whether that is the missing piece in finding increased spiritual wholeness? Join us for an opportunity to connect more deeply with one another and explore who we are.
Music by Emily Richards and Laura Ramos

Sunday, October 18
“Make It Better with Make-Believe”
Rev. Craig Schwalenberg
Ever play Let’s Pretend? Or visit the kingdom of Make-Believe? We’re all too old for that now… aren’t we? I certainly hope not. Grab your chalk, hop on the trolley, board the magic school bus— A better world and better lives are waiting for us.
Music by Sondra Wayman, organ

Sunday, October 25
“Collective Responsibility, Visioning, and Community: A Songand-Skit Celebration”
UU Ithaca Board of Trustees
The UU Ithaca Board of Trustees (BoT) hits the stage to give you a laughter-filled service centering our Annual Action Priorities for this church year. Through song, skit, and anything else we come up with, BoT members hope to strengthen our collective feelings of community, hope, and alignment through this playful performance.
Music by UU Ithaca Choir