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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, February 1
“Resilience Grows When Bodies Feel Safe Enough to Exhale”
Rev. Janet Shortall
Resilience does not begin with resolve or optimism. It begins in the body—in the ways we breathe, adapt, and protect ourselves when life becomes overwhelming. This service explores resilience as a compassionate, embodied practice, one that honors limits, invites rest, and reminds us that healing and
persistence are rarely solitary acts.
Music by Kylie Brown, vocalist

Sunday, February 8
“Outlawing Jellybeans and Other Injustices”
Emily Richards, CRE
In this fun and interactive service based on the story by Johnny Valentine we will consider how we use our power and how we respond to injustice.
Music by Laura Ramos and Emily Richards

Sunday, February 15
“Embodying Resilience”
Rev. Peaches Gillette
Music by Valerie and Lloyd Graves

Sunday, February 22
“Streams of Generosity”
Emily Richards, CRE
A resilient community is a community that comes together, mingling our unique strengths, passions, skills, and resources to create something bigger than ourselves, like water flowing abundantly from many sources to create a river. It is through careful and intentional stewardship that this congregation continues to thrive and grow. Let us celebrate the generosity of this community, and its impact.
Music by UU Choir