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In addition to our Teams and Committees<\/a> that fulfill vital church roles, First Unitarian Society of Ithaca offers many “Affinity Groups” as a way for congregants to socialize and create community. Our programs and activities are open to all who wish to share in this church and its vital commitment to liberal religion. Affinity Group information and contact information is below. You are also welcome to contact the church administrator with questions at 607-273-7521 or office@uuithaca.org. Please also see our Volunteer Opportunities.<\/a><\/p>\n

CHOIR.<\/strong> Beginners to experienced singers welcome! The choir performs during the last Sunday service of the month and rehearses Thursdays at 7 pm in the Annex. Contact Choir Director, Jayne Demakos choir@uuithaca.org with questions or to sign up!\u00a0<\/p>\n

DINER\u2019S CLUB<\/strong> meets approximately once a month from November through April on a rotating basis for dish-to-pass dinners and conversation in members\u2019 homes. The groups range in size from six to ten people and are always open to receive new participants. Contact Jane at j.e.koestler@gmail.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP <\/strong>We offer peer-to-peer support and resource sharing in a small-group virtual setting to persons who suffer from chronic illness and\/or pain. The group is now entirely folks with one of the following diagnoses:\u00a0 FMS, ME\/CFS, MCS, and Long COVID, so the discussion is most useful to folks with one or more of the listed problems. We meet by Zoom on the second Wednesday of the month from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. The meetings are facilitated by Judy Jones, who sends out the zoom link on the day of the meeting. For further information, call Judy at 607-273-2760 or\u00a0Dianne Ferriss at\u00a0607-272-6896.<\/p>\n

UUs OF COLOR<\/b><\/b>\u00a0We invite people of color (having\u00a0African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander<\/i> identities) to gather with us. Our purpose is to commune with one another, amplify our voices, and promote diversity in our UU community. Activities may include having meals together, welcoming new POC into the congregation, planning a service, collaborating with other groups at (or beyond) FUSIT, and more. We meet the first Monday of the month at 6 pm and around meaningful events. Please contact poc@uuithaca.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

WOMEN\u2019S CIRCLE <\/strong>generally meets on the fourth Monday of each month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.\u00a0 All who identify as women are welcome. Anyone is welcome to bring a poem or a reading. For information or questions contact Nancy Miller at ananda7733@gmail.com or 607 539 7733. The group is currently meeting by Zoom. Please email Nancy for the Zoom link.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Volunteer Opportunities<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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